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....
Read More
TRENTON, N.J. – New cars equipped with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and other technology can collect information from a driver’s favorite podcast to their most frequented destinations. The growing privacy concerns in the auto industry could soon be addressed by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney’s legislation passed by the Assembly on...
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. – The Assembly on Monday advanced a bill sponsored by Assemblymen Hal Wirths and Brandon Umba that will align the education sector with manufacturing employers to create a pipeline of skilled workers prepared for careers in this growing New Jersey industry. “Establishing manufacturing career pathways for students...
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill that will require the Division of Consumer Affairs to provide information on safe disposal sites for hypodermic syringes and needles, and prescription drugs, through the state’s 211 telephone system is one step closer to becoming law. The bill (S4156/A4337), sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J....
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. – The cost of a new fire engine can be more than $1 million and a new garbage truck can be $300,000 or more. Under current law, counties and towns are limited in how they can finance such major but necessary expenses, says Assemblyman Michael Torrissi, who sponsors...
TRENTON, N.J. – When someone passes away without a will in New Jersey, it can be a heavy burden for families and next of kin to handle. Yet, these situations become an even more complicated when a person who dies without a will and happens to be in the...
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...