Trenton – In an effort to improve state standardized testing, the Senate Education Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Shirley Turner and Senator Patrick Diegnan that would revise the provisions of the law concerning graduation proficiency …
Trenton – The Senate Commerce Committee today approved a package of nine insurance reform bills, sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari, that would provide consumer rights and protections needed by New Jersey motorists. “These are common-sense …
Trenton –In continuation of the ongoing initiative to improve mental health services within public schools, the Senate Education Committee today released legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph Lagana that would expand access to school counseling services. …
Trenton – Legislation that would add one more layer of school security by requiring each board of education of a school district, board of trustees of a charter school or renaissance school project, or a chief school administrator of a nonpublic school to …
Trenton – Today the Senate advanced three pieces of legislation that concern infrastructure projects and the financial plan for Fiscal Year 2023. The first bill, S-2734, sponsored by Senator Richard Codey, would appropriate funding to the Department of …
TRENTON – The Senate today passed legislation that would require the Department of Human Services to establish a comprehensive Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care, including implementation of a new 9-8-8 behavioral health crisis hotline and …
Trenton – The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Fred Madden, Joseph Lagana and Andrew Zwicker aimed to improve the turnaround time for unemployment benefits at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and call for a conduct …
Trenton – The Senate today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan and Senator Shirley Turner that would establish a legal procedure to allow for the pre-trial detention of those charged with serious gun crimes so dangerous suspects are kept in …
Trenton – The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Fred Madden, Joseph Lagana and Andrew Zwicker aimed to improve the turnaround time for unemployment benefits at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and call for a conduct …
Trenton – In an effort to ensure New Jersey schools are meeting the state’s environmental goals, the Senate today released legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Smith that would require school districts to include an environmental sustainability plan in …
Trenton – The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Patrick Diegnan and Linda Greenstein that would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop and implement a three-year electric school bus pilot program. “On a typical …
Trenton – In an effort to provide further assistance to veterans, the Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senator Michael Testa (R-Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland), which would increase the annual allowance paid to …
Trenton – The Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Mike Testa (R- Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland) that would require the New Jersey Historical Commission to identify a series of Black heritage sites to be part of …
TRENTON – The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and Senator Jean Stanfield that further supports New Jersey’s military-connected families, specifically by recognizing schools that place emphasis on assisting children of active duty …
Trenton – Today the Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Brian Stack and Senator Nicholas Sacco, known as the Liberty State Park Conservation, Recreation and Community Inclusion Act. “For far too long, Liberty …
Trenton – Senate Majority Caucus Chair Nellie Pou issued the following statement today on the proposal to accelerate the timetable for the ANCHOR tax relief plan and the state budget: “I want to join others in thanking Governor Murphy, Senate President …
Trenton – Senator Andrew Zwicker issued the following statement: “I want to give credit where it is due, and to thank Governor Murphy, Senate President Scutari and Speaker Coughlin for coming together to recognize that many New Jersey residents are still …
Trenton – Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham, who serves as Vice Chair for the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement today on the state budget and the proposal to expand the ANCHOR tax relief plan: “New Jersey is facing an unprecedented …
Trenton – Senator Troy Singleton, who serves as Senate Majority Whip, issued the statement today on the state budget: “Easing the tax burden for homeowners, renters, and businesses is a shared priority that calls for the continued commitment of the …
Trenton – Senate President Nick Scutari, Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senate Budget Chairman Paul Sarlo issued the following joint statement today on the proposal to expand the ANCHOR tax relief plan and the state budget: “We support the …
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