TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin’s bill establishing that public servants who have yet to be elected or sworn in could still be guilty of bribery was advanced by the Assembly State and Local Government Committee on Thursday. “Political candidates can sell the power of their future positions to...
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TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn slammed the Labor Department’s lack of clear plans to address the demand for in-person unemployment assistance when the services return to the dozen of One-Stop Career Centers around the state on March 28. “On Monday, March 28, there is going to a lot of...
TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee passed Assemblyman Edward Thomson’s bill on Thursday to allow county airports to operate independently, which would aid in expansion and economic development. The bill (A2861) permits county governments to manage an airport as a public utility, separating it from...
TRENTON, N.J. – Freshman lawmaker Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn’s bill ensuring New Jersey’s earned sick leave law applies to all employees as intended passed the Assembly Labor Committee on Thursday. The bill (A2922), which was drafted by Flynn in response to a constituent’s concern, clarifies that employees covered by collective...
TRENTON, N.J. – Drivers with autism or another communication disorder could soon notate their diagnosis on a license or ID issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission. The bill (A2369), sponsored by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn and advanced by the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee on Thursday, aims to improve...
TRENTON, N.J. – In addition to being in the hot seat at a Senate committee hearing on Thursday, N.J. Labor Department Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo could soon be out of a job. Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is introducing a resolution to impeach Asaro-Angelo for failing to perform the duties of his...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and Assemblyman Hal Wirths said New Jersey’s lagging unemployment rate, business closures, increased spending and lack of sustainable property tax relief contest Gov. Phil Murphy’s feel-good talking points in his budget message he delivered on Tuesday. Murphy’s proposed fiscal year 2023...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn doesn’t want Gov. Phil Murphy to get away with underfunding schools and possibly putting federal funding in jeopardy. She says Murphy should fully fund schools, his constitutional duty, immediately. “We have a teacher shortage, skyrocketing bus contracts, and student mental health problems and...
TRENTON, N.J. – Facing record-high gas prices in New Jersey on Tuesday, Assemblyman Erik Peterson introduced a resolution demanding that the President of the United States and Congress increase and open domestic energy production. “Instead of coming up with a solution for our pain at the pumps, Governor Murphy...
TRENTON, N.J. – On the heels of Black History Month, the Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee revived a measure sponsored by Cape May County’s first African American Assemblyman, Antwan McClellan to establish a New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. “I am honored to help shine a light on...