A pair of bills that would protect the rights and health of Garden State seniors were advanced by legislative panels in Trenton.
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New Jersey Taking Steps To Decriminalize Marijuana
The bill legalizes possession of up to six ounces of marijuana and automatically expunge certain marijuana-related offenses.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 12, 2020
State Sen. Kristin Corrado and Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips introduced legislation to exempt masks from New Jersey’s sales tax.
Marijuana Bills Pass Key Committees in New Jersey Senate, Assembly
After New Jerseyans resoundingly endorsed adult use of recreational marijuana, legislation to enact the will of the people passed key committees in both the Assembly and State Senate.
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.
North Jersey News Roundup for Aug. 13, 2020
New Jersey schools will have the option of staying closed and teaching virtually if they meet a list of conditions to begin the school year.
New Jersey Legislators Target Power Companies in Wake of Isaias
Power outages followed in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias, and regional power suppliers felt the heat as state legislators lamented their response to the electrical crisis.
New Jersey Assembly Introduces Four Social Justice Reform Bills
The state Assembly moved forward with four bills focusing on social justice reform during their legislative session June 15.
Assembly Passes Legislation Supporting Efforts to Combat Student Hunger
Two separate bills combating child hunger for New Jersey students passed the state Assembly. The first proposal seeks to combat hunger among New Jersey students