“We cannot sit back when we know there is more to do to address the danger of gun violence in our communities,” said Phil Murphy.
Tag: State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz
Report: Summer School, Tutoring Could Help Reverse ‘COVID Slide’ In NJ Schools
On average, students lost 30% of expected learning in English and 36% in math during the first half of the 2020-12 school year
New Jersey Department of Education Asks Biden Administration for Standardized Testing Waiver
For the weekend of Feb. 20 and 21, the state reported 4,485 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 76 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 766,405 and 22,858.
New Jersey Looks To Strengthen Protections For Domestic Violence Victims
New Jersey lawmakers on the state and federal levels have advanced measures aimed at better protecting victims of domestic violence from their former abusers.
Laura Wooten’s Law to Teach Civics to New Jersey Students Passed by State Senate
The bill would require each board of education to provide a middle school civics course beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 11, 2021
Over 650,000 New Jerseyans have signed up at the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System for the COVID-19 vaccine in its first week.
New Jersey Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Approve $14 Billion Corporate Tax Break Bill
North Jersey officials, including local legislators, groups and unions, have come out in support of the bill they say is needed to keep businesses in New Jersey.
Newark Penn Station to Receive $190 Million Facelift
The work is slated to begin immediately with $30 million in renovations and restorations, with additional upgrades scheduled over the next five years totaling $160 million, all funded by the state.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 2, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is part of a Congressional group from both houses and parties proposing a $908 billion coronavirus stimulus bill.
State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz Pushes For State Report On Pandemic’s Impact On Student Learning
NJDOE would be required to compile and report on student progress and break the data up into ethic, racial and socioeconomic categories.
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.
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Approving Use of Campaign Funds for Childcare Expenses
The legislation approves the use of campaign contributions for childcare expenses related to activities related to the purpose of either campaign for or holding the office. These are expenses that would not otherwise incur.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 11, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is pushing a suite of legislative initiatives to combat terrorists increasingly using social media platforms
State Sen. M Teresa Ruiz Bills Seek To Make Remote Learning Easier For Teachers, Parents
With many students kicking off a new school year virtually, State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz (D-29) introduced a pair of bills aimed at making remote learning easier for teachers and parents.