New Jersey Senate Democrats Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 18, 2024 - 20:17 GMT

DEP Approval of New Passaic Valley Sewage Commission Power Plant in Newark is a Stunning and Immoral Reversal of Environmental ...

Leaders from Districts 28 & 29 Express Anger, Demand Repeal of Decision TRENTON – Leaders from Districts 28 & 29 are shocked and outraged by the decision of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to allow the Passaic Valley …

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Published on July 12, 2024 - 21:08 GMT

Senator McKnight Statement on Coach USA’s Decision to Halt Essential NJ Transit Bus Service

TRENTON – Senator Angela V. McKnight issued the following statement in response to Coach USA’s abrupt decision to halt NJ Transit local bus service in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic counties. Coach USA notified NJ Transit on July 10 that it will file for …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 22:45 GMT

Senator John McKeon Releases Statement on Overturning of Chevron Doctrine

TRENTON – Senator John McKeon released a statement on the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to overturn the longstanding Chevron Doctrine, which allowed courts to defer to the expertise of federal agencies to interpret and enforce federal …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 21:32 GMT

Senator Beach Highlights Budget Funding for Jewish Federations Security

TRENTON – Senator James Beach issued the following statement after the Senate voted to approve New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (S-2025), which included $1.5 million in dedicated funding to support the security needs of the nine Jewish Federations of …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 19:18 GMT

Ruiz Bills That Enhance the Well-being of New Jerseyans on Governor’s Desk

Trenton – A series of bills sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz are on the Governor’s desk following approval by the State Senate and General Assembly. “The thread that has always tied my legislative efforts together is protecting and …

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Published on July 3, 2024 - 19:25 GMT

Senate Clears Pou Joint Resolution to Recognize July as ‘Diverse Business Month’

TRENTON – In an effort to further recognize and support the state’s diverse owned-businesses, the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Nellie Pou to designate July as Diverse Business Month. Under the resolution, the Governor would be called on …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 22:54 GMT

Singleton, Johnson Bill to Establish Foreclosure Protections for Victims of Hurricane Ida Clears Senate

TRENTON – In an effort to further assist homeowners negatively impacted by Hurricane Ida, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Gordon Johnson that would establish mortgage relief and foreclosure protections to …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 22:54 GMT

Senate Clears Singleton Bill to Expand Background Checks for Healthcare Professionals

TRENTON – The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would expand the healthcare professions that are covered by law requiring criminal history background checks to ensure all healthcare professions requiring …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 21:39 GMT

Singleton Bill to Monitor Domestic Violence Offenders Clears Senate

TRENTON – In an effort to better enforce domestic violence restraining orders and prevent further violence, the New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County for the …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 21:39 GMT

Senate Passes Singleton Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Athletic Prosthetics

TRENTON – In an effort to better support residents with disabilities, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which would require insurance coverage for certain athletic orthotics and prosthetics. “Sports provide physical, mental, …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 21:39 GMT

Singleton, McKnight Resolution to Designate June as ‘Gun Violence Awareness Month’ Approved by Senate

TRENTON – Aiming to raise awareness of gun violence and gun safety, as well as to remember the victims of gun violence, the New Jersey Senate advanced a resolution sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight that would designate June of each …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 20:23 GMT

Scutari, Ruiz, Sarlo Statement on State Budget

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 joint statement on the Senate’s approval of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2025: “We …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 13:42 GMT

Statement from Senator Gordon Johnson on the FY2025 Budget

Trenton – Senator Gordon Johnson issued the following statement in support of New Jersey’s FY2025 Budget: “Every year, the state budget comes down to who and what we value most in New Jersey, and this year, we delivered big wins for some of our most …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 13:37 GMT

Statement from Senator Angela V. McKnight on the FY 2025 Budget

Trenton – Senator Angela V. McKnight issued the following statement in support of the FY 2025 State Budget: “Today, we made good on our commitment to make New Jersey the best state to live in for all generations of the family. This comprehensive budget …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 13:34 GMT

Statement from Senator John McKeon on the FY 2025 Budget

Trenton – Senator John McKeon issued the following statement in support of New Jersey’s FY 2025 Budget: “The budget we passed today puts us on a path to guarantee New Jersey’s success both now and in the years to come and carefully considers sustainability …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 13:32 GMT

Cryan and Quijano Applaud State Funding for Local Schools

TRENTON – As the state budget is passed, local lawmakers announced the approval of additional school education funds to address fundamental funding needs and ensure New Jersey students’ success. Roselle Public Schools will receive $500,000 and Kenilworth …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 13:29 GMT

Diegnan Bill to Further Enable Transition to Electric School Buses Clears Senate

TRENTON – The New Jersey Senate advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Patrick Diegnan that would authorize school districts to enter into extended contracts and lease terms for electric school buses, in addition to permitting the New Jersey School …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 10:14 GMT

Cryan Praises Added Funding for New Jersey’s Colleges and Universities

Trenton – Senator Joe Cryan, the Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, issued the following statement praising the increased funding of $90 million for New Jersey’s colleges and universities added to the budget. The Fiscal Year 2025 State …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 10:08 GMT

Burgess Applauds Passage of FY 2025 Budget

TRENTON — Senator Renee Burgess issued the following statement following passage of the 2025 State Budget, which includes $2 million to help facilitate the continuing project of merging Bloomfield College with Montclair State University, both of which are …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 09:32 GMT

Greenstein Statement on Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

TRENTON – Senator Linda Greenstein, the Vice-Chair of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: “This budget is focused on tackling the problems facing working …

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