Political news from Washington and Trenton that affects us
New Jersey Republicans in the State Senate and Assembly will join together to hold an investigation into Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The legislation would establish criteria for state-funded regionalization studies to understand the issue better.
New Jersey is taking steps to prohibit auto insurance companies from using a driver’s credit score, occupation and education as factors to establish coverage rates.
Sherrill wants a 9/11 style commission to investigate the U.S. Capitol Riot Jan. 6 domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol and domestic terrorism more broadly.
For the weekend of Feb. 20 and 21, the state reported 4,485 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 76 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 766,405 and 22,858.
The second longest serving Senator in New Jersey history, Cardinale passed away on Feb. 20 at Pascack Valley Hospital after a brief illness.
Committees in the State Senate passed bills to increase early-voting and the pay for poll workers
As of Feb. 19, the state reported 2,679 new COVID-19 cases and 64 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 761,498 and 22,784.
New Jersey lawmakers on the state and federal levels have advanced measures aimed at better protecting victims of domestic violence from their former abusers.
Rep. Tom Malinowski stated the misguided Trump policy was standing in the way of further advancing the tunnel portion of the Gateway project.
As of Feb. 17, the state reported 3,786 new COVID-19 cases and 92 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 755,174 and 22,632.
As of Feb. 16, the state reported 3,144 new COVID-19 cases and 31 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 751,065 and 22,497.
A group of bipartisan legislators are supporting articles of impeachment put forth by Assemblywoman Jean Stanfield.
The Alyssa’s Legacy in School Safety Alert (ALYSSA) Act would required silent panic alarms in all schools.
As of Feb. 15, the state reported 1,222 new COVID-19 cases and 14 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 747,432 and 22,466.
Over the weekend, the state reported 5,209 new COVID-19 cases and 62 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 745,987 and 22,454.
North Jersey lawmakers, including Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, introduced the SALT Deductibility Act.
State Sens. Joe Pennacchio and Kristin Corrado were tapped to focus on the state’s nursing homes, LTC facilities, and veterans homes.
Gottheimer announced new legislation to double the maximum jail sentence for a conviction of insurrection against the United States to 20 years.
The assemblywoman revealed she contacted the Department of Corrections in August 2019 to share concerns about Sgt. Amir Bethea.
As of Feb. 8, the state reported 2,2184 new COVID-19 cases and 25 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 724,728. and 22,011.
Over the weekend, the state reported 7,654 new COVID-19 cases and 93 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 722,167 and 21,989.
On Feb. 5, the state reported 3,723 new COVID-19 cases and 93 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 713,324 and 21,886.
Federal and state lawmakers are focusing on legislation to improve broadband access in areas across the state like Sussex and Warren counties where help is needed.
The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus reiterated the need for a bipartisan committee with subpoena power to investigate the decisions made during the early stages of the pandemic.
With Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Gordon Johnson each staking a claim for the Democratic nomination for the State Senate, an opening in the party would be created to fill the seat in the Assembly.
Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. and Josh Gottheimer are leading the full delegation in formally requesting the repeal of the SALT deduction cap in the next COVID-19 relief legislative package
For March 4, the state reported 2,605 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 42 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 802,669 and 23,491.
Anti-semitic comments made by Assembly candidate Alexandra Soriano-Taveras are raising questions about whether her candidacy should move forward by state lawmakers.
The poll found Americans overwhelmingly support stimulus checks, extending unemployment benefits and state and local aid.
For March 3, the state reported 2,957 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 63 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 799,476 and 23,449.
The bill is a $1.9 trillion emergency COVID-19 stimulus package with stipulations to increase financial aid to American families alongside states and local communities.
Gov. Phil Murphy believes the first day of school will be in person next year.
“Governor Murphy has a multi-billion dollar surplus already banked and is likely to get another $6 billion in federal aid in the coming weeks,” said Bucco. “It’s an insult to every New Jerseyan.”
For March 2, the state reported 2,820 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 48 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 795,695 and 23,321.
New Jersey Republicans in Trenton are taking issue with Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget allocations for education across the state, arguing it would hamstring underfunded districts in Northwestern New Jersey.
During the month of March, New Jersey will twice expand the list for those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine—headlined by teachers—despite the state continuing to face significant supply/demand imbalances.
Assemblyman Robert Auth (R-39) entered the race to be his party’s nominee this November backed by Carole Cardinale, State Sen. Gerald Cardinale widow.
For March 1, the state reported 2,668 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 21 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 792,496 and 23,273.