TRENTON, N.J. – Visits to the pool and trips down the Shore define New Jersey summers. While the focus should be on fun, knowing how to prevent drowning or identify a drowning victim will ensure a safe and enjoyable time for everyone. One of Assemblyman Sean Kean’s missions is...
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TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, an independent nonprofit that promotes public engagement through local media and other civic-minded projects, will have greater ability to manage its affairs and award grants under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney and advanced by the Assembly Thursday. ...
TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly on Thursday 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. – The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, an independent nonprofit that promotes public engagement through local media and other civic-minded projects, will have greater ability to manage its affairs and award grants under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney and advanced by the Assembly Higher...
TRENTON, N.J. – The pandemic business landscape challenged child care centers, often small businesses owned and operated by women of color. Assemblywoman Aura Dunn successfully advocated for subsidies to help those businesses stay open based on enrollment numbers, not attendance. Her bill was signed into law in December 2021....
TRENTON, N.J. – The City of Salem and Penns Grove in Salem County are receiving $125,000 and $100,000, respectively, through a grant program administered by the Economic Development Authority to address the area’s lack of grocery stores and access to fresh food. Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick, who has been...
TRENTON, N.J. – Senate and Assembly minority leaders Steve Oroho and John DiMaio warned Wednesday that legislation sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal to ban county constitutional officers from serving as county party leaders will deal a blow to the electoral process, not prevent conflicts of interest. “This bill represents...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s bill allowing New Jersey drivers with autism or another communication disorder to notate their diagnosis on a license or ID issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission was signed into law on Monday. The bill (A2369/S761) aims to improve communication between law enforcement and...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn sit on the Assembly Republicans’ reaction couch to discuss Gov. Phil Murphy’s nearly half-million dollar majestic makeover for his personal Statehouse offices. From Murphy’s defense of first-class furnishings to his disregard for taxpayers, the GOP lawmakers say the governor...
TRENTON, N.J. – Sussex County Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths blasted Gov. Phil Murphy’s more ambitious green energy plans announced Wednesday: “Murphy’s ‘next New Jersey’ should be called ‘exit New Jersey,’ because that is exactly what will happen when you limit energy sources and drive up costs,” said...