The legislation seeks to address long wait times at MVC agencies while maintaining public safety measures for those attempting to obtain REAL ID identification cards and taking driver’s license exams.
Tag: Assemblyman Daniel Benson
Bills Aiming To Improve New Jersey Nursing Home Infection Control, Reporting Standards Advance
The state Legislature recently advanced four bills aimed at boosting nursing home safety, including measures to improve infection control standards and increase transparency from facilities.
New Jersey Officials Praise Port Authority’s Plan To Overhaul Midtown Bus Terminal
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s plans to tear down its Midtown bus terminal and replace it with a new, state-of-the art facility.
Murphy, NJ Transit Applauded for Completion of Positive Train Control System Ahead of Year-end Deadline
NJ Transit met its end-of-year implementation deadline and has now been certified by the Federal Railroad Administration.
Task Force Report Maps ‘Road Ahead’ for Self-Driving Cars In New Jersey
New Jersey is looking into what policies, laws and regulations it would need to enact self-driving cars.
Transit Practices to Help Seniors, Disabled Will Be Overhauled in New Jersey
State Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D-37) and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-37) pushed for greater coordination among service providers in the industry, while establishing regional paratransit coordinating councils.
Legislation Abounds to Hold BPU Accountable During Storms
New Jersey legislators remain vigilant in their efforts to hold the Board of Public Utilities responsible in the aftermath of significant storms.
New Jersey Lawmakers Look to Reduce Lines, Waits At Motor Vehicle Commission
Lawmakers are looking to modernize how the NJMVC serves the state.
Deadly Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Homes Leads Assembly to Unanimously Pass PPE Stockpile Legislation
The bill requires licensed facilities to maintain sufficient inventories of personal protective equipment (PPE). Supply requirements will depend on the number of facilities owned by a health system.
New Jersey DOT Awarded $150 Million by Federal Highway Administration
The funding was provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and it was the second consecutive year NJDOT received additional funding of $100 million or more.
Assembly Panel Advances Bills To Improve Long-Term Care Centers
Four bills aimed at strengthening New Jersey’s long-term care facilities against future viral outbreaks have advanced in the state Assembly.
Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle Co-Sponsors Legislation to Protect State’s Senior Population
The impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey’s senior population, and in particular residents of nursing homes, is spurring legislative efforts from four Assembly Democrats.
Legislation Introduced By Weinberg, Sweeney Would Overhaul Paratransit Programs
State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3), State Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D-37) and Assemblyman Daniel Benson (D-14) recently introduced legislation to improve the quality of paratransit.