“I support the American Jobs plan with a big line in the sand with (it must reinstate) the state and local tax (SALT) deduction,” stated Gottheimer.
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Sen. Bob Menendez Offers Federal Marijuana Insurance Bill to Ease Capital Access for Businesses
Menendez said the bipartisan legislation would “take the shackles off of state-authorized cannabis businesses, allowing this burgeoning industry to thrive.”
Treasury Secretary Yellen Pledges to Address SALT Cap Inequities in North Jersey Under Questioning by Rep. Gottheimer
Secretary Yellen promised she would work with Gottheimer through the various proposals currently being debated in Washington to try to ensure the inequities caused by the cap are remedied.
North Jersey News Roundup for March 19, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy and State Sen. Loretta Weinberg announced their support for the ticket in the 37th Legislative District headed by Assemblyman Gordon Johnson.
Bills to Strengthen New Jersey Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Heads to Gov. Phil Murphy’s Desk
The Assembly unanimously passed seven bills on March 1 that seek to provide victims more rights in the criminal justice system and improve how cases involving sexual assault are handled.
North Jersey News Roundup for March 8, 2021
State officials recently warned that the increase of coronavirus variants in the Garden State is an issue they are monitoring.
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.
Monmouth Poll: Over 60% Support American Rescue Plan
The poll found Americans overwhelmingly support stimulus checks, extending unemployment benefits and state and local aid.
Legislation for Commission to Investigate the U.S. Capitol Riot Sponsored by Rep. Mikie Sherrill
Sherrill wants a 9/11 style commission to investigate the U.S. Capitol Riot Jan. 6 domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol and domestic terrorism more broadly.
Legislation for Restoration of Full SALT Deduction Introduced By New Jersey Federal Lawmakers
North Jersey lawmakers, including Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, introduced the SALT Deductibility Act.
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.
A Pair of State Senate Bills Would Examine New Jersey Regulations Costing Taxpayers
A bill would bolster government efficiency and reduce damaging economic regulations while a second to shut down do-nothing advisory groups.
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.
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.