The grant will provide $800 million in federal dollars to replace the a key link on the NJ Transit rail lines.
Author: Nathan Resso
Sen. Bob Menendez Signals Priorities as Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair
The Senator’s comments focused on the existing diplomatic challenges, including Chinese aggression and nuclear activity in Iran.
Potential Legislation to Protect Seniors, Fight Age Discrimination Advanced in Assembly
A pair of bills that would protect the rights and health of Garden State seniors were advanced by legislative panels in Trenton.
Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s ‘Safe Stop’ Bill to Educate Drivers on Rights Now Law
The bill was crafted in response and encouraged by a national dialogue on incidents occurring during routine law enforcement stops.
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Employee Charged in Bribery Scheme
Hillsdale resident Omid Bayati attempted to bribe PVSC officials for help in procuring promotional opportunities within PVSC and politics broadly.
North Jersey Congressmen Call For Investigations of Members, Police in U.S. Capitol Riot
Rep. Mikie Sherrill led 30 members of Congress in requesting an investigation in regarding to suspicious access given to some visitors on Jan. 5.
Paterson to Reclaim Full Control of School District
The move was made following nearly 30 years of state control of district operations.
State Sens. Kristin Corrado, Joe Pennacchio Blast Gov. Murphy on Rising COVID-19 Deaths at Nursing Homes
As of Jan. 6, the state’s total number of individual COVID-19 cases is 557,271 and total deaths at 19,523.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Works With GOP’s Brian Fitzpatrick in Introducing Online Terrorism Bill
The Online Terrorism Prevention Act will require regular disclosures when designated terrorist organizations utilize social media platforms.
Sen. Bob Menendez Secures Funding Extension for Hoboken Flood Resiliency Project
Sen. Menendez was able to secure a one-year extension of Sandy-related Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief funds allocated for the projects, which was set to expire Sept. 30, 2022.
Sen. Cory Booker Introduces College Athletes Bill of Rights
The College Athletes Bill of Rights was designed to guarantee fair and equitable compensation for college athletes, in addition to enforceable health and safety standards.
North Jersey Politicians Stand up for Families of 9/11 Responders
Bills working their way through the State Senate would provide aid to families of police officers who helped with rescue efforts and raise the age limit of firefighters in New Jersey.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Sen. Bob Menendez Seek Answers on Russian Hack
The two called for answers regarding the supposed Russian hack, arguing the Trump Administration was not taking the threat seriously enough.
Sen. Bob Menendez Promises to Fight on for Daniel Anderl Legislation to Protect Judges
The bill was blocked on the floor by Kentucky’s Sen. Rand Paul, who insisted the same privacy protection be afforded to elected Members of Congress.