A pair of bills in the Assembly would address homelessness within the Garden State as well as senior abuse and neglect.
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Bipartisan Bill Promoting New Jersey’s Craft Beer Scene Passes Assembly
The Division of Travel and Tourism within would identify and develop a craft brewery trail featuring some of the state’s best brewpubs and breweries.
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.
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.
Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Bill Authorizing Permit Extensions
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into a law a bill to extend permits to a variety of industries, including banks, construction, real estate companies, and other private projects.
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.
Competing Bills in Trenton Authorizing Benefits for First Responders Advance
Competing bills in the New Jersey’s Assembly and Senate would address concerns regarding essential workers diagnosed with COVID-19 by creating legal presumptions the disease was contracted on the job.
Assemblywoman Huttle’s Bill Fights Fraud for Patients Seeking Opioid Treatment
A proposed law fining those prying on patients looking to enter treatment for opioid addiction recently passed the Assembly Health Committee. Under the bill, a