TRENTON – The temporary workers who perform a wide variety of jobs and have increased in numbers in recent years would gain basic employee protections that already apply to most American workers, under terms of legislation authored by Senator Joe Cryan …
Trenton – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight released the following statement today in response to the comments made by Hopatcong councilman: “In reading the councilman from …
Trenton – Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham issued the following statement on the draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey: “I am deeply disturbed by reports that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn …
Trenton – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement on the draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey: “I went to bed early and woke up in the middle of the night to the news …
TRENTON – In response to Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin’s action of updating vehicular pursuit policy of car-theft suspects, Senator Joe Lagana and Senator Paul Sarlo issued the following statement in support of the change: “We applaud Attorney …
Trenton – Several South Jersey legislators, including Senators Singleton, Cruz-Perez and Beach and Assemblymembers Murphy, Greenwald, Lampitt, Moen and Moriarty, sent the following letter today to Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin seeking …
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari, the prime author of both the medical marijuana and adult-use cannabis laws, issued the following statement on the first day of sales of recreational marijuana in New Jersey: “This is a milestone that marks real …
With recent misinformation pushed by political operatives, Senate Education Committee Chairman Vin Gopal will act on legislation to ensure that parents are informed and empowered on the health and sex education curriculum Trenton – Senator Vin Gopal, …
BURLINGTON TWP – In honor of May being “Gifts from the Garden Month,” Senator Troy Singleton will partner with the Burlington Township Green Team and Burlington Township Food Pantry to help prepare their Community Garden for the spring and summer planting …
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari issued the following statement in response to today’s action by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission certifying seven Alternative Treatment Centers for adult-use cannabis sales: “I am happy to see that progress has …
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari announced the appointment of Alison Accettola as the next Executive Director of the Senate Democratic Majority Office. Accettola, who currently serves as Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel, will succeed …
Trenton – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz today announced a comprehensive child care bill package to address the needs of providers, employees and parents. The legislation, which will also be sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale, Senator Nilsa Cruz- …
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari announced today that he will form a special legislative committee to review the delays with legal marijuana sales in New Jersey. Senator Scutari said he wants to get explanations on the repeated hold-ups in expanding …
Trenton – Senator Nellie Pou, who serves as Majority Caucus Chair as well as Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Latino Caucus, has been installed as President of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL). Senator Pou, who chairs the Senate …
TRENTON – In an effort to provide greater transparency, and to give health care consumers a fuller picture of the professionals from whom they might seek treatment, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Nellie Pou and Senator Nia Gill that …
Trenton – In an attempt to further protect access to the ballot box, the Senate today unanimously approved three bills that would raise the pay for election workers and change certain rules surrounding the electoral process. “Our goal is to make voting …
Trenton – In an effort to make transportation services more accessible for all residents, the Senate passed legislation today sponsored by Senator Patrick Diegnan that would support the needs of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other …
Trenton – The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Patrick Diegnan, Jr. and Vin Gopal that would revise current law prohibiting cruel tethering and confinement of dogs and establish procedures for seizure, care and forfeiture of animals …
Trenton – In an effort to aid certain establishments in adopting the use of reusable carryout bags, the Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and Senator Andrew Zwicker that would amend the May 4, 2022, single-use plastic and paper …
Trenton – In an effort to address teacher shortages, the Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley Turner and Linda Greenstein that would prohibit the State Board of Education from requiring completion of performance-based assessment as …
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