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.

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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.
President Donald Trump signed into law a major coronavirus stimulus package along with an annual spending bill, avoiding a government shutdown.
The last week and the promise of an expanding COVID-19 vaccine program are reminders when our elected officials work together, big things can be accomplished.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is at the forefront of an attempt to forge a coronavirus stimulus deal in Washington.
The framework allocates $908 billion in total aid, including both new funding and the reallocation of previously appropriated CARES Act funding.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation allowing residents to place wagers using New Jersey’s horse racing account wagering system while in another state.
A Hopatcong woman was arrested at her home Nov. 25 on charges she sent money to a Syrian foreign terrorist organization.
The race matches State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Democratic challenger Rupande Mehta, candidates for the only State Senate election being held Nov. 3.
Sen. Bob Menendez introduced bipartisan legislation that would create an independent, non-partisan commission to investigate the nation’s preparedness and response to COVID-19.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law four measures that lawmakers believe will improve long-term care facilities that were at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic.
The bipartisan Protecting Your Credit Score Act, scheduled to be voted on June 29, will create a new online credit portal to provide U.S. consumers with free access to their credit reports and scores.
Gov. Phil Murphy joined his fellow governors in New York and Connecticut in announcing travel restrictions for those entering the tri-state region
New Jersey residents unable to obtain a driver’s license during the COVID-19 pandemic may have the road test requirement waived.
Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi introduced a bill allowing municipalities to establish a street fair model for local businesses to sell goods, food and beverages while maintaining current coronavirus health guidelines.