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Legislation Introduced By Weinberg, Sweeney Would Overhaul Paratransit Programs

June 2, 2020 Nathan Resso

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.

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Job-Sharing Furlough Bill Could Save Up to $750 Million

May 6, 2020 Nathan Resso

A job-sharing furlough bill put forth by State Sen. President Steve Sweeney could save up to $750 million for workers, businesses, and taxpayers has received bipartisian support from two key lawmakers.

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State Sen. Steve Sweeney Urges Moratorium on Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 24, 2020 Nathan Resso

New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney urged the federal government to offer some protections to the state’s citizens as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continued.

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Senate Passes Bipartisan Package to Address Issues Caused by Coronavirus Pandemic

March 20, 2020 Nathan Resso

In a show of unity in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the New Jersey Senate cleared a package of 27 bills designed to contend with the current situation and the months ahead.

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Sweeney Identifies Actions to Fight Economic Impacts of Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 Nathan Resso

As the coronavirus pandemic continued to spread in New Jersey and the country, State Senate President Steve Sweeney highlighted a series of legislative and administrative

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North Jersey News Roundup for March 2, 2020

March 2, 2020 James Hickey

Sen. Bob Menendez and Rep. Josh Gottheimer are working with local hospitals as the coronavirus begins to spread in the U.S. Both officials met separately with

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Gov. Phil Murphy Proposed Budget Includes Funding of New Programs, New Taxes

February 26, 2020 James Hickey

Gov. Phil Murphy hopes the third time’s a charm for his millionaire tax. The governor, who received a thundering welcome, started his budget address by

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Sen. Steve Sweeney Unveils $500 Million Dedicated NJ Transit Funding Plan

February 24, 2020 James Hickey

Senate President Steve Sweeney revealed his plan to dedicate $500 million a year to NJ Transit’s operating budget.  The proposal came on Feb. 21 after

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Economic Growth Plan Offered For Greater Highlands And Pinelands Regions

February 21, 2020 James Hickey

A new bipartisan economic growth plan was announced Feb. 20 to support New Jersey’s Greater Highlands and Pinelands regions.  Rep. Josh Gottheimer, along with state

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NJ Transit to Expand Positive Train Control Testing

February 19, 2020 James Hickey

NJ Transit received permission to expand testing of its Positive Train Control (PTC) system, the latest agency officials say NJ Transit will meet the federally

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