Trenton – In a move to strengthen protections for victims of stalking and online harassment, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senator Vin Gopal which would allow restraining orders for situations in which …
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senators Nilsa Cruz-Perez, James Beach, and Troy Singleton to establish penalties for nuisance motor vehicles, commonly referred to as boom cars, cleared the Senate today. “The love for music is one thing most people …
TRENTON – The Senate today approved legislation that would have New Jersey schools provide instruction on how to handle grief and loss. The bipartisan bill, S-3330, sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan and Senator Jon Bramnick, would require school districts to …
TRENTON – New Jersey would be a leader with the creation of a statewide program to provide for the recycling of electric vehicle batteries, under terms of legislation authored by Senator Bob Smith that was approved by the Senate today. Senator Smith’s …
Trenton – A bill authored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senator Troy Singleton would spur transit-oriented residential development by reducing the number of required parking spaces for new projects that are near public transportation services. The legislation, …
Trenton – In an effort to further assist senior citizens statewide, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Linda Greenstein, which would expand housing protections for senior citizens throughout the state. Under …
Trenton – In an effort to address teacher shortages facing districts around the state, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz to permit educators who have retired from TPAF to return to employment without …
TRENTON – Two separate pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale, Senator Brian Stack and Senator Linda Greenstein aimed toward trying to improve the quality and oversight of New Jersey nursing homes cleared the full Senate. The first bill, S …
Trenton – Senator Nellie Pou issued the following statement on the refurbishment and reopening of fabled Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, one of the last existing ballparks where Negro Leagues baseball games were played when the Major Leagues were still …
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal that would provide $1 million in funding to the NJ Racing Commission for a five-year grant program to aid with the care and keeping of retired thoroughbreds was released from the Senate State Government, …
Trenton – In an effort to help young gamblers the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee approved legislation sponsored by Committee Chair Senator James Beach to permit a compulsive gambling prevention program as an …
Trenton – In an effort to ensure the fair trial and investigation of juveniles within the state, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Nellie Pou, which would authorize underage …
Trenton – In an effort to make prescription drugs more affordable, the Senate Commerce Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Fred Madden, which would incorporate the use of healthcare platforms into the laws governing pharmacy benefits …
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal that would require the NJ Business Action Center (BAC) to establish and maintain a public database of vacant commercial space available for purchase or lease by small businesses was released from the …
TRENTON – New Jersey would be a leader with the creation of a statewide program to provide for the recycling of electric vehicle batteries, under terms of legislation authored by Senator Bob Smith that was approved by the Senate Environment Committee today …
Trenton – In an effort to protect sewer systems against clogs caused by non-flushable wipes the Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation today sponsored by Senator Gordon Johnson and Senator Joe Cryan which would set strict labeling requirements for …
Trenton – In an effort to improve transparency around credit card fees, the Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Gordon Johnson which would cap fees and establish notice requirements. “It seems in recent months credit card …
Trenton – In an effort to minimize the amount of drinking water that fails to make it to customers’ faucets, the Senate Energy and Environment Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Richard Codey, which would …
Trenton – Two pieces of legislation aimed at helping small businesses adjust to the changing technological landscape while also mentoring them on how to achieve best practices to sustain growth in a 21st Century world were released from the Senate Budget …
Trenton – In an effort to make prescription drugs more affordable, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton, Joseph Vitale, and Nellie Pou which would establish certain data reporting …
