TRENTON – In an effort to protect the health and wellbeing of casino patrons and employees, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation today sponsored by Senator Shirley Turner and Senator Joe Vitale to ban smoking …
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal that would set up the New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force advanced out of the Senate Education Committee. The 12-member task force would be charged with examining the educator evaluation …
TRENTON – In a major action taken to update and reform state civil rights law, the Senate Labor Committee passed legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker that would prohibit discrimination against persons because of their height or weight. “Roughly …
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced transformative legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senate President Nicholas Scutari that aims to codify a new framework for determining and enforcing local affordable …
TRENTON – In an effort to increase New Jersey’s affordable housing supply, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced a package of five bills sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Senator Shirley Turner, …
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Angela McKnight and Troy Singleton that would require the expanded use of affordable housing voucher program funding for the purpose of assistance with …
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Troy Singleton that would modify and expand the down payment assistance loan program for first-time and first- …
TRENTON – The Senate Labor Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and James Beach that would direct the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to establish a program that would connect persons with disabilities with …
TRENTON – The Senate Labor Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish a system of portable benefits aimed at ensuring that the hundreds of thousands of freelance workers employed in the “gig economy” are …
TRENTON – The Senate Labor Committee voted today to advance legislation sponsored by Labor Committee Chair Senator Joseph Lagana and Senate President Nick Scutari that would provide workers’ compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who …
TRENTON – The Senate Transportation Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would designate the bridge, located in the Townships of Bordentown and Hamilton, over Crosswicks Creek on Interstate Highway Route 295 North as the …
Trenton – As part of a continuing effort to address New Jersey’s teacher shortage, the Senate Education Committee released legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz meant to help replenish the teaching ranks by …
TRENTON – The Senate Education Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Angela V. McKnight that would establish new State requirements on how to determine whether a student has a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) under the federal “Individuals …
Trenton – The Senate Transportation Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji that would establish an independent Rider Advocacy Commission and a New Jersey Transit Customer Advocate. The bill, S-1190, would provide an independent …
TRENTON – “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Sheriff Richard Berdnik, a strong and compassionate leader who took much pride in wearing the uniform, and serving the people of Passaic County,” said Senator Johnson. “I know the men and women who …
TRENTON – Senator John McKeon issued the following statement in response to the proposed fare increases by New Jersey Transit: “Today’s announcement on a new fare increase from New Jersey Transit is nothing more than a tax on riders, especially those who …
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari issued the following statement in response to the proposed fare increases by New Jersey Transit: “New Jersey Transit is obviously in need of additional financial support, but continual fare increases will not fix the …
TRENTON – Senator John McKeon issued the following statement today on the passing of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik: “Sheriff Berdnik was a much-loved public servant who served Passaic County with honor and distinction for decades. Respected by the …
TRENTON – “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Sheriff Richard Berdnik, a strong and compassionate leader who took much pride in wearing the uniform, and serving the people of Passaic County. “I know the men and women who served under Sheriff …
TRENTON – Senator Nellie Pou issued the following statement today on the passing of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik: “I am overcome with an unshakeable sadness to learn of the tragic passing of Sheriff Berdnik, who was a friend, a dedicated public …
