Trenton – To ensure that the school funding formula is meeting the needs of students in every school district, the Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal to establish the School Funding Formula Evaluation Task Force. “We need to …
Trenton – Today the Senate approved two bills that would increase consumer protections for New Jersey drivers. The first bill, S-906, sponsored by Senator Patrick Diegnan, would allow residents to designate a beneficiary in the form of a “transfer on …
Trenton – In an effort to provide financial assistance to fund cost-effective energy efficiency improvements throughout the State, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and Senator Linda …
Trenton – Senator Bob Smith announced the formation of the Forest Stewardship Task Force during today’s Senate Environment and Energy Committee hearing. “Forests are critical to the environmental welfare of our State,” said Senator Smith (D Middlesex/ …
TRENTON – In an effort to expand diversity in agriculture ranks, strengthen the farm sectors of the state’s economy, and foster greater inclusion and equity for minorities, women and other underserved populations, the Senate Economic Growth Committee …
Trenton – The Senate Economic Growth Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would address energy resource distribution and installation through the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). “Energy reliability and efficiency …
TRENTON – In order to better protect New Jersey taxpayers and consumers from being subjected to so-called “predatory tax refund anticipation practices,” as well as other commercial dealings deemed as abusive, the Senate Commerce Committee advanced a …
Trenton – Senate President Nick Scutari issued the following statement welcoming the state savings produced by the “New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund” that was established by the Legislature as part of the budget. The State Treasurer …
Treasury’s debt defeasance complies with cost-saving budget requirement added by Legislature Trenton – Senate Budget Chair Paul Sarlo today said Treasury’s plan to pay down $3 billion in high-interest debt underscores the importance of the Legislature’s …
TRENTON – The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale and Senator Richard Codey that would provide certain protections for employees regarding their wages, benefits and employment …
Trenton – To ensure that the school funding formula is meeting the needs of students in every school district, the Senate Education Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal to establish the School Funding Formula Evaluation Task …
Trenton – Senator Joe Vitale, the chairman of the Senate Health Committee, issued the following statement praising the selection of Matt Platkin to be Attorney General: “I want to praise Governor Murphy’s selection of Matt Platkin as Attorney General. As …
Trenton – The Senate Transportation Committee advanced 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 …
Trenton – In an effort to further combat the growing epidemic of substance abuse, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which would dedicate all current and future Opioid Settlement dollars …
Would establish Division on School Desegregation to assess racial/socioeconomic conditions, develop strategic plan to support equal opportunities for all students Trenton – The Senate Education Committee today approved a bill authored by Senator Joe Cryan …
Trenton – Today the Senate Transportation Committee advanced two bills that would increase consumer protections for New Jersey drivers. The first bill, S-906, sponsored by Senator Patrick Diegnan, would allow residents to designate a beneficiary in the …
Trenton – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement on the nomination of Matt Platkin for Attorney General: “I welcome the nomination of an Essex County resident, whose commitment to public service was first demonstrated in his …
Trenton – Senator Paul Sarlo, the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement praising the appointment of Matt Platkin to serve as New Jersey Attorney General: “I applaud Governor Murphy’s naming of Matt Platkin to serve as New …
Trenton – Senator Gordon Johnson issued the following statement on the Governor’s announcement nominating Matt Platkin as the state’s next Attorney General: “Matt Platkin worked closely with the Legislature during his time as Chief Counsel and I am …
Trenton – New Jersey’s Legislative Latino Caucus issued the following statement of support after learning of the Administration’s plans to restore funding for New Jerseyans who had been excluded from previous COVID-related relief efforts. The Latino Caucus …
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