TRENTON, N.J. – World War II veteran John Tarantino distinguished himself on the battlefield under the command of Gen. George S. Patton and back home in his community, working with the Disabled American Veterans charity. To honor his service, life and work, Assemblyman Sean Kean sought to have a...
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TRENTON, N.J. – A bill sponsored by Atlantic County Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift that will allow regional municipal courts to pass on hearing certain cases originating outside participating municipalities was signed into law Tuesday. The legislators said Atlantic County officials requested the change, saying nonparticipating municipalities...
TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly on Monday passed a bill that extends subsidies to child care centers based on enrollment, not attendance. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, addresses the challenges the government lockdowns created for those centers, often small businesses owned and operated by women of color....
TRENTON, N.J. – Regional municipal courts will no longer have to hear certain cases originating outside participating municipalities under a bill sponsored by Atlantic County Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift. The Assembly passed the measure on Monday. The change comes at the request of some Atlantic County...
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy spent $87.8 million Tuesday on immigrants who didn’t qualify for COVID relief programs because they are undocumented or don’t have social security numbers. Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio compared that to the relatively meager help for veterans, reducing violent crime and housing discrimination....
Bill opening state teaching certification to some nontraditional educators passes Assembly committee
To address New Jersey’s ongoing critical teacher shortage, the state should create a certification route for educators holding a Montessori teaching credential, says Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis. Her bill (A4689), released from the Assembly Appropriations Committee Thursday, would require the state Board of Examiners to establish a certification program for...
TRENTON, N.J. – Those suffering from catastrophic physical or mental traumas have benefitted from the assistance and companionship of service dogs. However, the cost to rescue, train and pair a dog with a veteran in need is cost prohibitive, leaving many without this life enhancing service. Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer...
TRENTON, N.J. – Regional municipal courts will no longer have to hear certain cases originating outside participating municipalities under a bill sponsored by Atlantic County Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift. Both the Assembly Judiciary and Appropriations committees released that bill Monday. The change comes at the request...
TRENTON, N.J. – Students will be permitted one excused absence per school year to attend a civics event under a bill that cleared the Assembly State and Local Government Committee Monday. The bill (A1271), sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney, would allow students in grades 6-12 at least one such excused...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’ testimony before the Assembly Education Committee on Thursday spoke to the critical importance of teaching students about grief, an experience that became more common for children during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Improving access to these critical life skills for students in grades 8 through...