Trenton – In an effort to further combat human trafficking in New Jersey, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, and Senator Vin Gopal, which would hold all those who benefit from human trafficking accountable. “It is …
TRENTON – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senator Joe Lagana that would address the deadly fentanyl crisis by targeting the dealers that traffic the highly-potent drug. The bill, S-3325, would focus on those who …
Trenton – The Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Shirley K. Turner that would establish the “Annual Business Matchmaking Initiative” program for small businesses. “Small businesses, including women and …
Trenton – In an effort to encourage more students to pursue an education career, the Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Richard Codey and Senator Troy Singleton that would establish the New Jersey Educator Scholarship Program within the …
Trenton – In the name of promoting sustainability at the local level, the Senate advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and Senator Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz that would establish within the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) a special …
Trenton – Today, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Bob Smith to officially recognize Central Jersey as a tourism region. The bill, which has an identical version in the General Assembly, aims to boost economic …
TRENTON – The Senate released legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and Senate President Nicholas Scutari prohibiting the inhumane confinement of breeding pigs and calves raised for veal in a manner that unduly restricts their movement and/or provides …
Trenton – Furthering efforts to aid and support disaster victims who may face foreclosure proceedings during a time of declared emergency, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Lagana and Senator Renee Burgess to expand the scope of …
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph Cryan and Senator Nellie Pou that would require institutions of higher learning to implement and expand suicide prevention programs, provide students with more information on depression and suicide, and …
Trenton – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee released legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Shirley Turner that requires periodic reporting of results on Election Night and also ensures transparency of the democratic …
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and Senator Declan O’ Scanlon that would stop funding cuts at regional school districts while encouraging smaller districts who are facing cuts due to declining enrollment to also move toward …
Trenton – In an effort to increase access to adequate healthcare services, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee today advanced a pair of bills sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner, Andrew Zwicker, and Senate Majority Leader M. …
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale that would expand exemptions from criminal drug paraphernalia laws to exempt additional harm reduction supplies, including clean syringes and needles, and thus make those supplies more readily available …
Trenton – Legislation that would update state law to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes was released from the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. The bill, sponsored by committee Chair Joe Vitale, along with Senator Robert …
Trenton –Manufacturing Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Linda Greenstein and Senator Michael Testa praised the committee passage of two bills which will further support the rapid growth of the state’s manufacturing industry. “For over 200 years, the …
Trenton – In an effort to help address the ongoing teacher shortages plaguing districts around the state, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced two bills sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz to expand pathways to teaching. “ …
TRENTON – In a move to strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a series of bills sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, Senator Vin Gopal, Senator Linda Greenstein, and Senator Sandra B. …
Trenton — Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Lagana that would eliminate the presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with certain motor vehicle theft offenses if the defendant was arrested or convicted of a prior motor vehicle theft …
Trenton – Legislation authored by Senate President Nick Scutari that would help lower health care costs for public workers was approved by a Senate committee today. The bill, SCS-3756, would bring more competition and greater transparency to the …
TRENTON – In an effort to enhance support provided to crime victims and trauma survivors, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein which would establish the Division of Violence Intervention and …
