TRENTON, N.J. – By approving controversial measures this summer pushing building owners to convert from natural gas to electric heat, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is teaming up with Gov. Phil Murphy to advance his green energy goals despite public outcry. Are the five government-appointed commissioners at...
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TRENTON, N.J. – One of the first pieces of legislation Assemblyman Alex Sauickie sponsored upon joining the General Assembly in 2022 addresses the insufficient oversight at state-run veterans homes as recently detailed in a report by the U.S. Department of Justice. His bill (A319) would create an independent inspector...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn is calling on legislative leaders to post a bill she cosponsors requiring upgrades to the state-run veterans homes at Menlo Park and Paramus following the U.S. Department of Justice’s scathing report detailing inadequate infection control and medical care at the facilities Thursday. “New...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio called on Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration to take full accountability for continuing to fail veterans at state-run homes and take immediate action to ensure their health and safety following the conclusion of the federal investigation at Menlo Park and...
TRENTON, N.J. – During the public comment period of the New Jersey State Board of Education’s monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Assemblyman Christian Barranco espoused the importance of parental rights as the board attempts to backpedal recent changes to the equity code. WATCH: Barranco speaks up for parents at BOE...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn is pushing legislation she drafted codifying cannabis packaging regulations following the New Jersey Poison Control Center’s report of 30 children receiving medical treatment for accidentally ingesting marijuana edibles in July. “An increasing number of children are gaining access to cannabis products following the...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Alex Sauickie, who represents one of the school districts being sued by Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration over its parental notification policy, says it’s time to stop suggesting parents are a danger to their kids and recognize the real danger to students is slashing school funding. “Earlier...
TRENTON, N.J. – Following the State Board of Education’s controversial changes to the state’s school equity code, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is renewing his push for legislative oversight of the process. When revisions to the state’s English and math learning standards were proposed this May, DePhillips introduced a bill (A5456)...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Rob Clifton’s bill helping police put the brakes on ‘boom’ cars and parties was signed into law on Monday. “It’s time to give law enforcement the ability to cite the audible assaults resulting from cars equipped with stereo systems designed for concert arenas,” Clifton (R-Monmouth)...
TRENTON, N.J. – Senate and Assembly Republican Leaders Anthony Bucco and John DiMaio sent a letter to the NJ Transit train operator’s union requesting a meeting to address concerns prior to a possible strike. The Republicans expressed support for the 500 engineers represented by the New Jersey Brotherhood of...