Trenton – In an effort to ensure the safety of firefighters throughout the State, legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senator Troy Singleton was signed into law today by Governor Phil Murphy to mandate periodic cancer screenings for …
Trenton – In an effort to provide further assistance to disabled veterans, legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein was signed into law today by Governor Murphy. The law, formerly S-1536, will increase the annual payments by the State to …
TRENTON – Senator Paul Sarlo, the Chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the upgrade of the state’s credit rating to “A” by Fitch Ratings, the third upgrade by a fiscal ratings firm: “ …
Senate Majority Leader Says Immediate Solutions, Greater Transparency Needed to Protect Taxpayers Trenton – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement today on the proposed rate hikes for public sector health benefits: “The …
TRENTON – New Jersey State Senators Troy Singleton and Linda Greenstein sent a letter this week to the Environmental Protection Agency stating their fierce opposition to the disproportionate funding New Jersey will receive for lead service line replacement …
Trenton – Senator Joe Vitale, Chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee and long-time champion of harm reduction policies, issued the following statement to coincide with Overdose Awareness Day: “Overdose Awareness Day …
Trenton – Senate President Nick Scutari issued the following statement on the announced retirement of Senator Ronald Rice: “Ron Rice is an accomplished and admired public official who has dedicated much of his life to the service of others. He served our …
Trenton – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement on the retirement of Senator Ronald L. Rice: “Senator Ronald L. Rice lived his commitment to public service over a lifetime of hard work, sacrifice and dedication to the …
Trenton – Senator Richard J. Codey released the following statement on Senator Ronald Rice’s announcement that he plans to retire at the end of the month: “It’s a sad day for me and my family, he is probably my closest friend in the Legislature,” said …
TRENTON – Senator Shirley K. Turner introduced legislation this week to address the proposed double-digit rate increases in health benefits for public sector employees and retirees and to prevent exorbitant rate hikes in the future. The first bill, S- …
Trenton – The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill sponsored by Senator Brian Stack and Senator Sandra B. Cunningham to designate and preserve Caven Point Peninsula in Liberty State Park as a natural habitat. “Liberty State Park is a landmark area …
Trenton – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Paul Sarlo introduced legislation today that would expand the membership of the commissions responsible for approving any rate increases for public sector health benefits. The bill would add a …
WEST ORANGE – Senator Richard J. Codey and Senator Anthony M. Bucco today announced plans to introduce bipartisan legislation that would give law enforcement new tools to fight “an epidemic of car thefts, often organized by gangs that prey on at-risk …
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari announced the appointment of Timothy P. Lydon as the new Executive Director of the Senate Majority Office. Lydon, who currently serves as the Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division in Mercer County, previously …
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari, Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Paul Sarlo, the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement today urging those with approval authority to put off acting on the suddenly- …
Trenton – Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Declan O’Scanlon would adjust and clarify current non-disclosure agreements and strengthen current law, enacted in 2019, by including language that prohibits certain non- …
TRENTON – The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Nellie Pou that would update various provisions of the Consumer Fraud Act and the New Jersey Antitrust Act. The bill would expand language under the Consumer Fraud Act to prohibit …
Senate Approves Legislation to Provide Grants Under the ‘Securing Our Children’s Future Fund’ Trenton – Yesterday the Senate approved two bills that would appropriate funds from the ‘Securing our Children’s Future Fund’ to cover career and technical …
Trenton – The Senate today advanced a package of bills to promote and enhance food security: S-1677, the “Working Class Families’ Anti-Hunger Act,” sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Joe Vitale, would require schools to …
Trenton – In an effort to ensure the safety of firefighters throughout the State, the Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senator Troy Singleton that would mandate periodic cancer screenings for professional …
