State lawmakers representing Districts 24 and 36 are urging Gov. Phil Murphy to use American Rescue Plan funds on education and the economy.
Author: Jenn Waters
New Jersey Marijuana Clean-up Bill Draws Criticism About Limitations of Parental Notification
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have raised concerns about workplace safety and parental notifications.
Malinowski, Menendez Want Federal Commission to Prepare U.S. For Future Pandemics
For the weekend of March 6 and 7, the state reported 5,092 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 54 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 811,609 and 23,574.
Gov. Phil Murphy Announces New Education Recovery Plan, Boosted by $1.2B in Federal Funding
The Road Forward plan is four coordinated initiatives, focused on assisting students and educators in the Spring, next school year and beyond.
State Sen. Loretta Weinberg Pushing For Independent Advocate With Investigative Powers
New Jersey lawmakers are looking to create an independent advocate to help vulnerable populations that are under state supervision.
Female Lawmakers Back Impeachment of New Jersey Corrections Commissioner
A group of bipartisan legislators are supporting articles of impeachment put forth by Assemblywoman Jean Stanfield.
Rep. Gottheimer, State Sen. Oroho Work to Improve Broadband Access in Sussex, Warren Counties
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.
Lawmakers Call for County-specific Coronavirus Reopening Plans, Lifting 10 PM Curfew for Super Bowl Sunday
The State Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation to establish a county-based mitigation plan to allow businesses to operate during a pandemic.
Child Safety Focus of Dunn, Vainieri Huttle Legislation Requiring Communication Between Parents and Childcare Centers
This law requires a parent/guardian to notify the childcare center if their child will be absent that day.
Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle Brings Awareness to Needs of Disabled Individuals During Health Crisis
Public health emergencies compound the challenges faced by disabled individuals as the needs of this vulnerable population appear to have been overlooked during the COVID-19
Federal Funding for Community Parks, Railroad Transparency Legislation Introduced by Rep. Albio Sires
“In order to preserve and rehabilitate these free public resources for Americans living in urban and metropolitan areas, we must provide communities with the tools and resources needed,” said Sires.
Sen. Menendez Describes New Ruling Forcing Banks to Lend to Gun Makers as “Politically-Motivated”
Sen. Bob Menendez spoke out against a proposed Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regulation requiring financial institutions to lend to industries identified as risky.
Assembly Committee Acts to Expand Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Services on College Campuses
This new legislation expands on the Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act, which was enacted in 2016.
Murphy, State Leaders Welcome Buttigieg’s Cabinet Appointment to Fund Stalled Infrastructure Projects
Federal, state and local lawmakers in New Jersey view the nomination of Peter Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary as a positive for the state.