TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - New "NarxCare" Platform Includes Prescriber-to-Prescriber Messaging System and Other Technology to Better Coordinate Patient Care * * * Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies ("NJ CARES") announced enhancements to the NJ Prescription Monitoring Program ("NJ PMP")   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - Federal Policy Could Affect Food Security for Thousands of New Jersey Residents * * * Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that New Jersey is joining 15 other states and municipalities in filing a lawsuit to block a federal rule that, if allowed to stand, would cut off federal food assistance for approximately 700,000 Americans. Thousands of New Jersey res  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release on Jan. 15: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal led a multi-state call for the Trump Administration to withdraw a proposed new rule that would deny student teaching and research assistants at private colleges the right to organize and bargain collectively. At issue is a rule proposed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that would exclude student workers from the definition of "  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal filed comments calling on the Trump Administration to withdraw a proposed rule that would build dramatic delays into the process of issuing work permit applications for asylum-seekers and would bar other asylum-seekers from obtaining a work permit at all. Currently, asylum-seekers can apply for a work permit, or "Employment Authorization Document (EA  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that, according to preliminary data, 944 bias incidents were reported to New Jersey law enforcement in 2019, a 65 percent increase from 2018. The figure--which is likely to change somewhat as law enforcement reconciles end-of-year reports--represents the highest annual total of bias incidents reported since 1996, and the largest year-over-ye  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips: The Assembly passed a bill (A5085), sponsored by Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips, to expunge records of human trafficking victims who were convicted of certain crimes. New Jersey's Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection, and Treatment Act allows a human trafficking victim to vacate and expunge convictions and records for prostitution and  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce on Jan. 13: With today's unanimous Assembly vote, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce's bill (A3391/S498) that increases financial support for victims of crime will go to the governor's desk for his signature. DeCroce and renowned crime victims' lawyer and advocate Richard Pompelio have been pushing the reform bill to correct the injustices in the state  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney: In a unanimous vote, the Assembly passed a bill (A4800) sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney, to commemorate the state animal on a special license plate to support the health and well-being of horses as well as therapeutic riding programs for veterans and individuals with special needs. "The monies generated from the sale of this license plate wi  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblymen Hal Wirths and Parker Space: Under a bill (A3745/S2469) passed by the Assembly and sponsored by Assemblymen Hal Wirths and Parker Space, a person debarred from contracting with the federal government will be prohibited from contracting for any public work in New Jersey. The bill now goes to the governor for his consideration. "We can't have people barred from federa  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 14 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release on Jan. 13: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine, and New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a Trump Administration proposal that would significantly limit timely access to work permits for asylum-seekers. The proposed rule would arbitrarily extend wa  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 11 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Phoebe A. Haddon, chancellor of Rutgers University-Camden, has been named chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. She will lead the nine-member board for a two-year term. The board oversees the Bank's direction and performance, and participates in the formulation of the Fed's monetary policy through its reports on economic and financial conditions and its decisions on  more

THOROFARE, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of Electronic Article Surveillance and radio-frequency identification solutions for the retail industry, issued the following news release: The new label simultaneously offers retailers the benefits of EAS protection at the store exit and RFID inventory management, when paired with the appropriate hardware and software. Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in source-to-shopper solutions, has launched a new version of its unique UN  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Van Drew Takes Sage Advice from Embattled Former Governor Weeks Before Oral Arguments Launched "Bridgegate" Scandal Back In News The Jefferson Van Drew party switch storyline just got a little more interesting... Last month, the New York Times noted that "it was Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, and Mr. Stepien who helped orchestrate Mr. Van Drew's party switch. They bega  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 8 [TNSgrants-foundation] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Research shows that early literacy skills and chronic absenteeism in early grades have significant effects on academic performance in subsequent years. With financial support totaling $600,757 from the Victoria Foundation and The AmeriCorps National Service Network, the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies at Rutgers University-Newark will expand its Promise Parent Leadership Academy  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Ron Dancer: Both the Senate and Assembly passed legislation (A1045), sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer, to exempt horse boarding, maintenance and related services from the state sales tax. "There has been ongoing confusion in the industry about tax responsibilities, and as a result, stables have closed up shop and abandoned the state," said Dancer (R-Ocean), who ha  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Ron Dancer: The Assembly voted unanimously to pass a bill (A1697), sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer, that prohibits medical providers from reporting unpaid workers' compensation charges to collection and credit reporting agencies. It now goes to the governor for consideration. "Workers comp cases can be long and drawn out and medical bills can pile up," said Dance  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Ron Dancer: The Assembly unanimously voted in favor of Assemblyman Ron Dancer's bill (A6075/S4188) that would allow up to a $10,000 deduction on unreimbursed expenses if a taxpayer or their dependent donates an organ or bone marrow. The bill is designated as "Lindsay's Law" in honor of Lindsay Clark, a kidney donor, and Pine Hill resident. "Donating an organ and bon  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment issued the following public notice: * * * - Draft Air Quality Permit 6916-R1, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, DBA AT&T Mobility, Operation of an existing 80 kWe diesel-fired emergency generator set at 1301 New Jersey Avenue NW * * * Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 20 DCMR Sec. 210, the Air Quality Division (AQD) of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), located at 1200 First Street NE, 5th  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips: The Assembly and Senate passed a bill (A4535/S2958) permitting public-private partnerships for energy-related projects creating an opportunity for more savings and freeing up public funds say sponsors Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips and Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce. The bill now goes to the governor's desk. "Everyone will see savings as   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips: Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips stood-up against a bill that would have eliminated the religious exemption for school vaccination requirements. The bill could not get the votes to pass the legislature. "This bill is hardly a compromise from the one that we considered on December sixteenth," said DePhillips. "It is still unconstitutional bec  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips: Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips recently introduced a bill (A376) that would require health insurance coverage for annual mental health screenings. "We all know someone who has suffered with mental illness. With suicide rates on the rise among teenagers, veterans, and seniors, we must do more to eliminate the stigma," said DePhillips (R-Ber  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywomen Serena DiMaso and Holly Schepisi: The Assembly recognized the important role women play in their communities and politics by advancing a joint resolution (AJR90/SJR65), sponsored by Assemblywomen Serena DiMaso and Holly Schepisi, designating March 19 as "Women in Public Office Day." The unanimous vote sends the resolution to the governor's desk. "Next year we will  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release on Jan. 16: Half of corporate treasury and finance professionals do not believe an economic recession is a threat in 2020, according to a recent survey conducted by TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R), at the 2019 Association of Financial Professionals Annual Conference held in October in Boston, Massachusetts. * 40% concerned about fraud and cybersecurity * 46% named faster or   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a former Millville police officer was sentenced in connection with his guilty plea to felony charges related to two separate incidents in which he used excessive force against women during arrests. Joseph Dixon, 29, of Millville, N.J., was sentenced to two years of probation and 364 days in the county jail by Superior Court Judge Rober  more

MOORESTOWN, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: Through partnerships with the U.S. Government, Spain, Japan, and Canada, Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) solid state radar (SSR) technology will provide front-line defense to nations around the world with cutting-edge air and missile defense capabilities. These nations are part of a growing SSR family of 24 platforms, ushering in the next generation of maritime and ground-based advanced radar technology. The bas  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Ron Dancer: A bill (A5513) sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer that allows taxpayers to make contributions to Meals on Wheels programs in the state through their income tax return forms was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. "Person-to-person giving is a more beneficial and civically minded form of charity than any government program," said Dancer (R-Ocean). "We ar  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, R-Union: Students attending county colleges, colleges and universities in the state must receive meningitis vaccinations under new legislation signed by Gov. Phil Murphy this week. "This extremely contagious illness can easily spread among young people who are living in dormitories and sharing spaces in college," said Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (R-Union  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths: This week the governor signed legislation (A3592/S1953), sponsored by Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths, establishing food hubs to strengthen small-scale New Jersey farms. Food hubs help connect food producers to new markets and services. Selling through a food hub can supplement revenue for small to mid-sized farmers by aggregating  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 7 [TNSgrants-foundation] -- Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news release: A $600,000 grant was awarded to Princeton University's Program on Science and Global Security (SGS) by the Carnegie Corporation of New York for work on reducing nuclear risks through research, policy engagement, and training. The new grant will support SGS activities aiming to provide technical and policy analysis to reduce   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Measure a Part of a Comprehensive 12-Bill Legislative Package Introduced in the Assembly * * * Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Lou Greenwald and Yvonne Lopez to establish a rate increase review process in the Department of Banking and Insurance for individual and small employer health benefits plans under the newly proposed state-based health exchange was signed into law by the Go  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Rutgers-led discovery may help prevent muscular dystrophy-related heart disease, the leading cause of death in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy * * * A Rutgers-led team may have found the key to preventing Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)-related heart disease, the leading cause of death in patients living with the disease. The study, published in the Journal of Clinica  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 15 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Rutgers-led team develops innovative process to rapidly dissolve plant fibers * * * Researchers have developed a new process that could make it much cheaper to produce biofuels such as ethanol from plant waste and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Their approach, featuring an ammonia-salt based solvent that rapidly turns plant fibers into sugars needed to make ethanol, works well   more

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Jersey Central Power & Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: With cold weather now affecting the region, financial assistance programs are available for Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers who need help with their winter heating bills. Assistance to qualifying JCP&L customers is available through Lifeline, Universal Service Fund (USF), The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), the Weatherization Program, Payment As  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: Structural colors appear because the imprinted pattern on a surface changes the wavelengths of light. Chinese scientists have introduced an azopolymer that allows the imprinting of nanopatterns in a novel room-temperature lithographic process. A key aspect of the technique is the light-induced phase change of a novel azopolymer, explains the study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie. The process relies  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: New research indicates that there is a higher risk of early death among patients with oropharynx cancer when not caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), than those whose tumors are HPV-positive. The findings are published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. "Short-term mortality risks among patients with oropharynx cancer by human papillomavirus status." The inciden  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: In the upcoming new book Yes, You Can Do This! author and General Manager Americas East for worldwide entrepreneurial network, Techstars, Claudia Reuter, has created a new manifesto for women in the workforce. Reuter shares her story of re-entering the workforce after raising her two young children and the unique path she forged to create the career and life she wanted. In Yes, You Can Do This! Reuter invites  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- Johnson & Johnson issued the following news release: * * * - 2.5-day energy management training was associated with statistically significant improvement in personal purpose, energy levels, and general health 18 months after course * * * A recently published study in the American Journal of Health Promotion is the first to demonstrate significant, long-term improvements in multiple quality-of-life metrics with an immersive worksite-based intervention. Th  more

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - JLL closed the $32.3M sale of Concordia Shopping Center * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has closed the $32.3 million sale of Concordia Shopping Center, a 135,090-square-foot, Stop & Shop-anchored neighborhood shopping center in the central New Jersey community of Monroe Township. JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller, Concordia Shopping Manager Corp. A joint venture betwe  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - JLL Capital Markets completes the $11.05M sale on behalf of Pennmark Properties * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has closed the $11.05 million sale of The Mount Laurel Office Center, an 83,216-square-foot office portfolio located at 530, 532, and 534 Fellowship Road in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. JLL represented the seller, Pennmark Properties, and procured the buyer, a private inve  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Many new drivers are unaware of their rights and proper protocol when being pulled over by a police officer. To help educate residents to that extent, a bill encouraged by national dialogue on incidents occurring during routine law enforcement stops advanced in the Assembly Monday 73-0. "Teaching drivers their rights as wells as how to safely interact with police during a stop must be a part of the dri  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release on Jan. 17: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that the former licensed operator of the South River Water Department, the public drinking water system for South River Borough in Middlesex County, pleaded guilty to submitting false water samples and records to a lab that tests such samples for coliform bacteria for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). R  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - Defendant was one of 40 offenders arrested in "Operation Statewide" * * * Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a man was convicted at trial of distributing child pornography online using a file-sharing network. He was one of 40 offenders arrested in "Operation Statewide," a child pornography operation by the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Tas  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywoman Nancy F. Munoz: Two bills (A5629 and A5630), sponsored by Assemblywoman Nancy F. Munoz, that strengthen the state's response to workplace discrimination and harassment by creating a hotline for state employees and ensuring the governor is made aware of reports, were back in the Assembly to concur with Senate amendments. They once again passed the full Assembly unani  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Making the path to higher education easier for New Jersey service members and veterans, two bills sponsored by Assembly Democrats to assist with college course registration and to award credit for their learned skills were signed into law Monday. The first law (formerly bill A-790) provides both former and current service members who live in New Jersey and attend a public institution of higher educatio  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to facilitate increased demand for energy efficient vehicles in New Jersey as the market expands, legislation to establish new goals and incentives that support the use of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) was signed into law by the Governor on Friday. The measure is sponsored by Assembly Democrats Daniel Benson, Nancy Pinkin and James Kennedy. The legislation (A-4819), now law, establishes   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: To protect the safety of lucky New Jerseyans who win the lottery, Assembly Democrats John Burzichelli, Jamel Holley and Clinton Calabrese sponsored legislation allowing for winners of the State Lottery to remain anonymous. The bill received final legislative approval 74-1 in the full Assembly on Monday. "While winning the lottery is a dream come true for those lucky individuals who are able to call th  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In light of the potential closure of Bayonne Medical Center due to an upcoming hospital merger, of which elected officials had no prior knowledge, Assembly Democrats Nicholas Chiaravalloti and Angela McKnight sponsored a three-bill package aimed at increasing hospitals' transparency to help prevent the abrupt loss of important healthcare services in local communities. One of the bills in the package wa  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to address an alarming rise of teen depression and suicide, Assembly Democrats Herb Conaway, M.D., Pamela Lampitt and Carol Murphy have sponsored a bill to mandate annual depression screenings for certain students in public schools. The legislation passed the full Assembly and Senate Monday, 69-4-1 and 25-14, respectively. The bill (A-3926/S-2835) would require New Jersey public schools to  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Measure to Provide Over a Third of All NJ Students Access to Free Meals * * * Expanding access to free meals for families struggling to afford the cost of reduced-price school meals, a measure requiring the State to cover the cost of reduced price breakfast and lunch for eligible public school students was given final legislative approval after passage in both the full Assembly 71-0-2 and Sen  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: From a grand scale performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, to an intimate show at a local community theatre, to statewide events organized by the New Jersey Historical Commission, there is much to do throughout the state if you enjoy arts and culture. Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Patricia Egan Jones, Daniel Benson and Bruce Land to boost funding for tourism, the arts and hi  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: To make the process of getting motor vehicle insurance fairer for car buyers, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Roy Freiman and Joann Downey to require creditors to make certain disclosures regarding collateral protection insurance to consumer debtors was signed into law by the Governor on Monday. When getting a loan to buy a vehicle, the buyer must have insurance to cover it. If a buyer does  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Assembly Democrats Louis Greenwald (D-Camden, Burlington), Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) and Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen) have sponsored a bill (A-5977) aimed at improving New Jersey's healthcare through the creation of a Regional Health Hub Program. Greenwald authored legislation that created the original Medicaid Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Demonstration Project in 2011, and this bill repre  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With an extensive background in the legislative and healthcare fields, Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez has been named Vice Chair of the Assembly Health Committee for the 219th legislative session. With certification in Diagnostic Radiography, Jimenez works as an MRI, CT and Mammography Radiographer Specialist when she's not at the State House. As such, many of the bills she has sponsored during her eigh  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Legislation Supports Continuing Effort to Combat Childhood Hunger * * * In New Jersey, it is estimated that 13.2 percent of children are suffering from hunger. Seeking to tackle the issue and increase participation in school meal programs, a bill (A-4062) sponsored by Assembly Democrats Pamela Lampitt, Annette Quijano and Britnee Timberlake to create promotional materials was signed into law   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to revise the state's existing Newborn Screening Program, Assembly Democrats John F. McKeon, Shanique Speight and Valerie Vainieri Huttle have sponsored a bill to establish a Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee. The bill (A-2705) was signed into law on Monday. The committee will consist of medical, hospital, and public health officials, as well as scientific experts and consumer re  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In the face of a worsening environmental crisis, the importance of New Jersey's role in curbing greenhouse-gas emissions continues to grow. Recognizing the need for action, Assembly Democrats John McKeon and Valerie Vainieri Huttle sponsored legislation, which would require New Jersey to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The measure was signed into law by the Governor on Monday. The  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: As part of the Assembly's ongoing efforts to assist parents and ensure aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remain in place regardless of any federal changes, Assembly Democrats sponsored legislation guaranteeing and expanding coverage of breastfeeding support in New Jersey. The bill (A-5509) was signed into law on Monday. Upon the legislation becoming law, Democratic sponsors Gabriela Mosquera (D  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: A set of bipartisan bills sponsored by Assemblywomen Eliana Pintor Marin (D-Essex) and Nancy Munoz (R-Union) to address the concerns of harassment and discrimination reporting practices as well as state hiring processes during a gubernatorial transition was signed into law on Monday by Governor Phil Murphy. The legislation would also apply to all State employees. Pintor Marin and Munoz served as chair   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Legislation sponsored by Assemblywomen Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-Mercer, Hunterdon) and Lisa Swain (D-Bergen, Passaic) to ensure extended open enrollment periods as part of the state-based healthcare exchange was signed into law by the Governor on Thursday. The bill (A-5503), now law, establishes one limited open enrollment period of not less than 90 days in the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In the wake of multiple acts of terrorism against the Jewish community in New Jersey and neighboring New York, legislation to expand the definition of the crime of terrorism under State law received final legislative approval on Monday. It passed the Assembly 74-0, and the Senate 31-0. Targeted acts of terror, particularly against members of the Jewish community, have shaken New Jersey and New York in   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In the wake of multiple acts of terrorism against the Jewish community in New Jersey and neighboring New York, legislation to expand the definition of the crime of terrorism under State statute was signed into law Wednesday by Governor Phil Murphy. Targeted acts of terror, particularly against members of the Jewish community, have shaken New Jersey and New York in recent weeks. In December, a police of  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With nearly 40 million adults throughout the country having a serious illness within the past three years and nearly 20 million suffering from chronic pain that interferes with their daily activities, Assembly Democrats Shanique Speight, Cleopatra Tucker and Nancy Pinkin have sponsored three bills to improve access to both palliative and end-of-life care in New Jersey. One of those bills was signed into  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to recognize and assist veterans independent of their combat experience, Assembly Democrats have sponsored a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the existing $250 property tax deduction to all honorably discharged veterans, rather than just those with active wartime service or extended involvement in certain peacekeeping missions and operations. Upon the resolution (A  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to financially assist a greater number of New Jersey veterans, Assembly Democrats have sponsored a bill that would allow the existing $250 property tax deduction to be granted to all honorably discharged veterans, rather than just those with active wartime service or involvement in certain peacekeeping operations. The full Legislature passed a resolution (ACR-253) on Monday to have NJ resi  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With years of legislative experience to draw upon, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle has been named Chair of the Assembly Senior Services Committee by Speaker Craig Coughlin. Assemblywoman Shanique Speight has been selected as Vice Chair of the committee. As leaders of the Senior Services Committee, they will oversee the consideration of bills during the 219th legislative session that are related t  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Measure Prompted by Allegations of Systemic Sexual Abuse & Civil Rights Violations at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility * * * Setting guidelines to assist victims of sexual assault in New Jersey's only women's prison, legislation sponsored by Assemblywomen Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Yvonne Lopez and Britnee Timberlake to address sexual misconduct and abuse against female prisoners by correctiona  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Tackling the unprecedented levels of violence sweeping through many of New Jersey's urban communities, a measure sponsored by Assembly Democrats Anthony Verrelli, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (both D-Mercer, Hunterdon), and Shavonda Sumter (D-Bergen, Passaic) creating a 44-member commission to study the issue was approved 71-0-2 by the full Assembly on Monday, giving it final legislative approval. The New   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Aiming to help protect students at New Jersey's four-year colleges and universities from meningitis outbreaks, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Shavonda Sumter and Raj Mukherji was signed into law Monday. The law (formerly bill A-1991) revises the requirement for residential students in four-year institutions of higher education to receive immunization against meningococcal disease, so that   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to protect vulnerable New Jersey residents during the winter, a bill sponsored by Assembly Democrats Eric Houghtaling, Joann Downey and Valerie Vainieri Huttle would require counties to alert the public whenever the National Weather Service predicts temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Having previously passed in the Senate, the legislation passed the full Assembly Monday, 68-2-5  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to help preserve the ability of individuals to have children in the future when forced to undergo medically necessary treatment that may cause infertility, Assembly Democrats Pamela Lampitt, Britnee N. Timberlake, Gabriela Mosquera, Shavonda Sumter, Cleopatra Tucker and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson sponsor legislation that would require health insurance providers to cover fertility preservation  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With more than one in four American high school students using e-cigarettes and children as young as 11-years-old beginning to vape right here in New Jersey, Assembly Democrats Herb Conaway, M.D., Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Yvonne Lopez and Nancy Pinkin sponsor legislation to more thoroughly regulate the electronic smoking industry in an effort to protect both minors and adult users. The bill passed the f  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Reasserting education as a basic right for all, two measures making clear that school districts should not deny undocumented students or students of protected status access to school were signed into law by the Governor on Monday. It is against federal and state law for school districts to deny a student's enrollment based on his or her immigration status, or make inquiries of students or parents that   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Legislation Supports Continuing Effort to Combat Child Hunger * * * Following recent controversy surrounding student lunch and other unpaid meal debt, two bills within a legislative package, sponsored by Assembly Democrats Pamela Lampitt, Mila Jasey, Joann Downey, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Ralph Caputo to address practices employed in schools concerning unpaid meal debt cleared the full As  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement by Assembly Member Louis Greenwald, D-Camden/Burlington, on the release of funding provided in the fiscal 2020 budget: "I am glad to see that organizations no longer have to wait for their funding and can continue to do their best work for the residents of New Jersey. "Over $120 million for hospitals, arts and culture, roadway improvement projects and schools, including Cooper University Health Car  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement by Assembly Member John McKeon, D-Essex/Morris: * * * - Measure Brings NJ into Compliance with NAIC Accreditation Standards * * * Bringing insurers in New Jersey into compliance with accreditation standards set by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), a measure requiring groups to file a confidential corporate governance annual disclosure to New Jersey's Commissioner of Bank  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statements by Assembly Members Herb Conaway, D-Burlington, and Thomas Giblin, D-Essex/Passaic: With the goal of reducing influenza cases in New Jersey, legislation (A-1576) sponsored by Assembly Democrats Herb Conaway (D-Burlington) and Thomas Giblin (D-Essex, Passaic) to require certain health care facilities to offer, and for workers to receive, annual flu vaccinations was signed into law Monday by Governor  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statements on Jan. 16 by Assembly Members Herb Conaway, D-Burlington, Raj Mukherji, D-Hudson, and John McKeon, D-Essex/Morris: To ensure critical protections provided under the Affordable Care Act will be preserved in New Jersey if the federal law were ever repealed, legislation (A-5248) was signed into law Thursday by Governor Phil Murphy. Assemblyman Herb Conaway (D-Burlington): "As a physician, I firmly b  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statements by Assembly Members Eliana Pintor Marin, D-Essex, Shanique Speight, D-Essex, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle, D-Bergen, on penalties for counterfeit medical drugs and devices legislation (A-5037): "Anyone who knowingly creates or distributes a counterfeit medical product is willfully putting the health and wellbeing of patients on the line," said Pintor Marin (D-Essex). "This law emphasizes just how se  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following joint statement by Assembly Members John McKeon, D-Essex, Herb Conaway, D-Burlington, and Raj Mukherji, D-Hudson: Ensuring healthcare coverage for preventive care and screenings under the State-based health exchange, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats John McKeon (D-Essex), Herb Conaway (D-Burlington) and Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson) was signed into law Thursday. "Preventive healthcare is critical to hel  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following joint statement by Assembly Members John McKeon, D-Essex, Valerie Vainieri Huttle, D-Bergen, and Shanique Speight, D-Essex: As part of a 12-bill legislative package introduced in the Assembly to safeguard residents from federal changes to the Affordable Care Act, legislation (A-5501) sponsored by Assembly members John McKeon (D-Essex), Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen) and Shanique Speight (D-Essex) to ensur  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statements by Assembly Members Gary Schaer, D-Bergen/Passaic, Annette Quijano, D-Union, and Lisa Swain, D-Bergen/Passaic: * * * - Funding to Aid Hire of Security Personnel, Purchase of Security Equipment * * * Following an unprecedented increase in violence against certain religious and racial groups among others, a measure to provide an additional $1 million to the New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Pilo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statements on Jan. 15 by Assembly Members Shavonda Sumter, D-Bergen/Passaic, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle, D-Bergen: Aiming to find ways to improve the State's Tuition Aid Grant Program, a bill (A-1997) sponsored by Assemblywomen Shavonda Sumter (D-Bergen, Passaic) and Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen) to create a commission to study the program and make recommendations was signed into law by Governor Phil Mu  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statements by Assembly Members Chris Tully, D-Bergen/Passaic, and Joe Danielsen, D-Middlesex/Somerset: As part of the Assembly's efforts to guarantee the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) policies continue in New Jersey - regardless of what happens at the federal level - Assembly Democrats Chris Tully and Joe Danielsen sponsor a bill prohibiting health insurance companies from offering inexpensive yet highly defici  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: To make certain patients would continue to have coverage for pre-existing conditions if the federal Affordable Care Act were ever amended or repealed, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Nicholas Chiaravalloti, Joann Downey and Joe Danielsen to require health insurers to cover pre-existing conditions for New Jersey residents was signed into law Thursday by Governor Phil   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following joint statement: With an increasing demand for behavior analysts throughout the country - especially in New Jersey - Assembly Democrats have sponsored legislation to make licensure available and mandatory for these professionals. Upon the bill (A-4608) being signed into law Monday, Assembly sponsors Andrew Zwicker (D-Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon) and Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) released the following  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statements by Assembly Members Andrew Zwicker, D-Somerset/Mercer/Middlesex/Hunterdon, Raj Mukherji, D-Hudson, Lisa Swain, D-Bergen, Passaic: Seeking to better understand and reverse the effects of climate change, legislation (A-4606) requiring New Jersey's state agencies to use a 20-year time horizon, versus the 100-year time horizon, to calculate the 'global warming potential' and environmental impact of gre  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - If Enacted, NJ Would Become 8th State to Issue Ban on Common Legal Strategy in Related Murder Cases * * * Joining other states who have enacted or considered a ban on the use of 'gay or trans panic' legal strategies in criminal cases, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats John McKeon and Joann Downey passed the full Assembly 76-0 on Monday on a concurrence vote. The bill will now go to   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: * * * - Vows to Put Middle-Class Families First * * * Craig Coughlin on Tuesday took the oath for his second term as New Jersey General Assembly Speaker, challenging his colleagues, "to be bolder, to be more imaginative and not to just make progress, but to make Real Change! "The people of New Jersey have the right to demand we put aside our egos and ambitions and do what is right for them," said Co  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) has reappointed Assemblyman Jamel Holley (D-Union) to serve as vice-chair of the Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. Holley represents the 20th legislative district, which includes an area around the Turnpike's Exit 13A that has been dubbed by FBI and government officials from the state as "the most dangerous two miles in America" for terror  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement by Assemblyman John McKeon, D-Essex/Morris, on Gov. Phil Murphy's state of the state address and the announcement of plans for N.J. Transit on Jan. 14: "For eight straight years, the previous administration neglected NJ TRANSIT. This, once, 'jewel' of a public transportation system was left to wither and its commuters were made to suffer. "Thanks to the hard work of the Governor, NJ TRANSIT Executi  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) has called on Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro (D-Hudson) to join chair Assemblyman Adam Taliaferro (D-Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland) as vice-chair of the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee. A lifelong resident of Hoboken and product the city's public schooling system, Chaparro currently works as a Clerk II in Hoboken City Hall. Previously, she held rol  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news on Jan. 13: Relieving certain costs for counties to officiate mail-in ballot procedures, legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Patricia Jones allowing for reimbursement cleared the full Assembly Monday 55-19-0. The bill now goes to the Governor for further consideration. Jones was also the prime sponsor of legislation mandating automatic renewal of vote by mail applications helping to ensuring greater   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has tapped Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex) to serve as vice-chair of the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee. The committee focuses on improving transportation operations across the state, including NJ Transit, roadway safety and bridge and highway construction. "I'm grateful to Speaker Coughlin for his confidence and this opportunity,  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In recognition of her work to prevent and raise awareness of human trafficking, Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-Hudson) received the 2020 Advocacy Champion Award from the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking. McKnight sponsored a law (formerly bill A-1428) that requires the Department of Education to develop guidelines for school districts concerning child trafficking awareness and preventio  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has selected Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-Hudson) to lead the Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. "I thank Speaker Coughlin for instilling his faith and trust in me with this charge," said McKnight. "Last month in my hometown of Jersey City, I saw what happens when terror strikes a community. I mourned with my neighbors. I worried about the f  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement by Assemblywoman Britnee N. Timberlake, D-Essex/Passaic: Assemblywoman Britnee N. Timberlake (D-Essex, Passaic), a seasoned veteran with vast experience in housing and community development has been named Vice-Chair of the Assembly Community Development Committee and will be a member of the Housing Committee as well during the 219th legislative session. Timberlake released the following statement i  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news: Legislation prime-sponsored by Senator Christopher Connors and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove entitled the "Combat to College Act," which would grant priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education, was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy. "No one is more deserving of special consideration  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Kip Bateman: Senator Kip Bateman's legislation banning the sale or installation of equipment containing greenhouse gases passed the Senate. The bipartisan bill (A5583/S3919) would transition the State to less harmful alternatives by prohibiting hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other gases that threaten the ozone. "Moving to more environmentally benign refrigerants benefi  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Kip Bateman: Senator Kip Bateman's bill that would give the Judicial Retirement System a representative on the State Investment Council cleared the Senate. "The judicial system is one of the three major public pension systems in New Jersey, and they should have input on discussions about how the money will be invested. "It just makes sense for the judiciary to have a seat at the tab  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Kip Bateman: Senator Kip Bateman's legislation to expand property tax benefits to all veterans who were honorably discharged and to those with a service-connected disability has unanimously passed the New Jersey Senate. "Everyone who has served our nation and worn our country's uniform should be respected and recognized as such. "Our brave veterans who sacrificed life and limb to def  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Kip Bateman: * * * - Brown Avenue Extension Will Divert Truck Traffic from Dukes Parkway West * * * Senator Kip Bateman said that $500,000 of funding to begin a critical road project that will improve public safety in Hillsborough has been unfrozen by the Murphy Administration months after it was approved as part of the FY 2020 State Budget. "The funding that finall  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 14 by State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco: Senator Anthony M. Bucco expressed concern that Governor Phil Murphy's State of the State address included no plan to improve affordability for New Jersey residents. "The Legislature spent the past few weeks pushing through a wish list of Governor Murphy's progressive priorities, including nearly 200 bills yesterday, and today we heard him call for more of  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco: Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would expand the board of the Washington Association of New Jersey ("WANJ") awaits consideration by Governor Murphy after passing the Senate. The bill (A4370/S2919) allows the board of the association, chartered in 1874, to expand to 18 members. "The association plays a crucial role in preserving  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Kristin Corrado: Senator Kristin Corrado's legislation to help firefighters use their academy training to earn college credits has been signed into law. "Firefighter training classes are just as rigorous and challenging as college courses, and I am pleased they will now be recognized as such. "Accrediting fire service training creates a pathway to a fire science bachelor's degree, op  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Kristin Corrado: The Legislature's sexual harassment policy would be updated for the first time in more than a decade by a bill sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado and advanced by the Senate. "I want to send a loud and clear message that sexual harassment will not be tolerated. "News reports, and testimony we have heard in Trenton indicate sexual misconduct is more prevalent than we  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Kristin Corrado: Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado to standardize the process for veterans applying for an identification card has passed the New Jersey Senate. "Our nation's survival is dependent on the heroism of our patriotic women and men. ""Veterans in good standing deserve to reap the benefits of their distinguished service. Simplifying the process to access a ve  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Tom Kean on Jan. 13: Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean to advance the health of African-American women is on the way to Governor Murphy's desk for consideration. Approved today by the Senate, the bipartisan bill (A-5029/S3522) calls on the New Jersey Office of Minority and Multicultural Health to study the factors influencing the dramatic diffe  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Tom Kean: Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean to create a Campus Sexual Assault Commission was signed into law. "Our college campuses should foster a healthy learning environment; a secure place where students can grow without fear of the unthinkable. "Many brave survivors have come forward to share their stories. "They, and all survivors, deserve justice. Est  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Tom Kean on Jan. 13: Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean sponsors legislation, cleared by the Senate, that would more accurately reflect the severity of the State's opioid crisis. Kean's bill (A5446/S3907) would mandate a medical examiner or health care professional who determines a death was related to opioids to report it to the State health department. Passed by the A  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Declan O'Scanlon, R-Monmouth: Senator Declan O'Scanlon's legislation to enhance reporting requirements and transparency for asset forfeiture was signed into law by the Governor. "Accountability is critical when assets are seized by law enforcement which may have been used in illegal activities. "There is a line we need to walk when it comes to property rights and items that may have   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Declan O'Scanlon on legislation to repeal the religious exemption for mandatory vaccines: "The failure of the vaccine bill to pass today is a case of Democracy working as it should. There was enough opposition to this version of the bill to block it. "I applaud the opponents for their tremendous, ultimately successful effort. "The question now is what happens next. We should all hope  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Steve Oroho: Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho that would establish the New Jersey Economic and Fiscal Policy Review Commission was advanced by the Senate and Assembly and now heads to the governor for final approval. The bill (S3770) implements a policy proposal contained in the Path to Progress report issued by the New Jersey Economic & Fiscal P  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Steven Oroho: Senator Steven Oroho's legislation to help prevent law enforcement suicide has unanimously passed the New Jersey Senate. "Just as the public often needs the help of the police, our brave police officers need our help, too. "It's our duty to protect the law enforcement community when their difficult work takes a toll that may seem unbearable. "By empowering our police a  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Steve Oroho: Legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho permitting government bodies to enter into public-private partnership agreements with private entities to undertake energy-related projects has cleared the New Jersey Senate. "The increasing magnitude and frequency of weather events and the devastation they have inflicted on our State has revealed the inadequacies and obsolesce  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Steve Oroho, R-Sussex, Warren, Morris: Senator Steve Oroho's legislation that would clarify horse boarding services are exempt from state sales tax passed the Senate and awaits consideration by the governor. "Horses and horse-related businesses are vital components of the economy, especially in the agricultural areas of our state. "Misinterpretation of the sales tax burden for horse   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Joe Pennacchio on Jan. 17: Senator Joe Pennacchio was honored as a 2020 Advocacy Champion by the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT). Formed in 2011, the NJCAHT is a non-profit comprised of 180 unique groups, including faith-based organizations, government agencies, academics, and law enforcement, who stand united against human trafficking. "Human   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Robert Singer: A pair of legislative initiatives sponsored by Senator Robert Singer to combat New Jersey's fatal overdose epidemic has passed the State Senate. The first bill, "Charlie's Law," is named in memory of Charlie Van Tassel, a beloved son and brother who struggled and succumbed to his addiction at the age of 33. Charlie's Law would require pharmacists to educ  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Robert Singer: Senator Robert Singer's legislation to improve the health and well-being of mothers during and after pregnancy has passed the New Jersey Senate. "New mothers deserve the best healthcare our State has to offer. "Yet New Jersey's maternal illness and death toll are frankly disturbing, especially for African American mothers. "Prioritizing maternal health throughout the   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Robert Singer: Senator Robert Singer sponsors legislation to establish statewide standards for mold remediation work that has been passed by the Senate. Singer's bill (S2897) would build on industry standards and guidelines from the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency to create consistent procedures for mold work - from inspection to identification to abatement - in   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Robert Singer: Senator Robert Singer's legislation supporting the important Meals on Wheels nutrition program with public donations has become law. The measure signed by the governor (S-463) establishes the "Meals on Wheels in New Jersey Fund" and provides an option on the State income tax return that will allow taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to the fund. "  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sens. Tom Kean and Kristin Corrado: Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and Senator Kristin Corrado that would establish a program to detect potentially deadly fentanyl in the illegal drug supply was approved by the Senate and now awaits the governor's consideration. The bill (A5445/S3909) would require the attorney general to test all controlled dang  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement by Chairman John Currie on Sen. Cory Booker's ending presidential campaign: "Cory Booker ran an inspiring and courageous campaign for President. "His bold, progressive agenda made all of us in New Jersey extremely proud to be represented by him every day in Washington. "Although his campaign for President has ended, Cory's ideas and his willingness to challenge the status quo will live on  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Allowing employees to deliver service across preferred omnichannel environments, NICE EEM improves engagement while helping organizations optimize staffing * * * NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) announced that its Employee Engagement Manager (EEM) solution now utilizes employees' personal channel preferences and skills. Organizations can now help employees make optimum use of their   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 11 [TNSsociologyresearch-Personality and Individual Differences journal] -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: In a series of prior studies, Rutgers University-Camden researcher Andrew Abeyta discovered that nostalgic reflection of personal, social events can give people a temporary boost of confidence and, in turn, encourage them to become more committed to growing and improving their relationships. In his latest research, however, the assista  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz: The governor signed a bill (A4682/S3118) this week, sponsored by Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, that establishes an awareness campaign in the state Health Department to encourage community-wide conversations about advanced care planning and end-of-life care. "End-of-life discussions are difficult, but necessary. When people are prepared to have conversatio  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- The Ohio House Democrats issued the following statement on Jan. 14 by State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco: Senator Anthony M. Bucco expressed concern that Governor Phil Murphy's State of the State address included no plan to improve affordability for New Jersey residents. "The Legislature spent the past few weeks pushing through a wish list of Governor Murphy's progressive priorities, including nearly 200 bills yesterday, and today we heard him call for more of the same. "U  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to facilitate increased demand for energy efficient vehicles in New Jersey as the market expands, legislation to establish new goals and incentives that support the use of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) was approved 65-9 in the full Assembly and 27-12 in the Senate on Monday. The measure is sponsored by Assembly Democrats Daniel Benson, Nancy Pinkin and James Kennedy. The bill (A-4819) w  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Jan. 9 -- Richard Stockton College/Stockton University issued the following news: The New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG) and Stockton University were recognized at the 2019 Army Community Partnership Awards in December for their partnership to establish an internship program focused on improving operational and mission readiness in the Sustainability, Real Property, Facilities Management, and Environmental Programs. These partnerships ensure that NJARNG Soldiers train  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Research led by Rutgers University Camden biology professor Xingyun Qi on salinity stress to crops could help other scientists and farmers uncover ways to protect crops from destruction. High salt conditions, one of the biggest threats to agriculture, impair crop development. In Qi's Rutgers-Camden research lab, she is studying how plants respond to environmental stress, such as drought, high salt, or e  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news on behalf of New Jersey State Sen. Mike Doherty: Senator Mike Doherty sponsors legislation, approved by the Senate that would study the feasibility of a centralized database for verification of property taxes paid. Doherty's bill, A1044/S1441, could streamline the process for eligible claimants seeking homestead property tax reimbursement. "A taxpayer who qualifies for reimbursement should not have to   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release on Jan. 17: A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Randy Sanchez, 24, of Passaic, N.J., who was fatally shot by an officer of the Passaic Police Department last year. According to police, civilian witnesses, and security video, Sanchez was standing over a woman and holding a gun when he was shot. Purs  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical will showcase its portfolio of inks for metal packaging at the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) 2020, which takes place from 29 to 30 January at the Porte de Versailles, Paris, France, and is the only dedicated trade event that showcases the world's most innovative aerosol and dispensing technologies. During the exhibition, Sun Chemical will present its SunAltec and SunTrio  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: Low-income residents of Broward County in South Florida will have additional affordable housing options in 2021. The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale (HACFL) will revitalize Suncrest Court a 66-unit public housing community, by replacing it with 116 new, modern and affordable apartment units. TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank's(R), Commercial Real Estate business   more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Jan. 18 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release on Jan. 17: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sacrificed his own life to make the world a more equal and just place. That's why Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and the late Senator Harris Wofford (D-PA), both colleagues of Dr. King in the Civil Rights movement, co-sponsored sponsored a bill in 1994 to turn Martin Luther King (MLK) Day into a Day of Service because they thought that was how their friend  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 8 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: Thomas Edison State University will be a provider of college credit for the newly announced MicroBachelors(TM) Programs created by edX.org, the trusted platform for learning. These programs will be the first credit-backed stackable credential, marking a significant milestone in online learning and will deliver immediately transferable skills to meet the real-world needs of employers, while providing  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With research indicating that breast milk can protect infants from infection and reduce rates of health issues developing later in life, a measure to include coverage for pasteurized donated human breast milk under Medicaid was signed into law by the Governor on Monday. The new law (A-4747) will extend coverage for breast milk, to include human milk fortifiers if medically indicated, under certain circ  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- Verisk, a data analytics provider, issued the following news release: The private U.S. property/casualty insurance industry saw its net underwriting gains increase to $5.4 billion in the first nine months of 2019 from $4.7 billion a year earlier, bolstered by growth in premiums and a drop in catastrophe losses, and its surplus reach a record high of $812.2 billion, according to Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK), a leading data analytics provider, and the American Property  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * - Whole Cities Foundation Commits to Additional Three-Year Investment of $555,000 for Newark's Local Food Initiatives * * * Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit that works alongside community-based organizations to improve neighborhood health by broadening access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced that Newark organizations can apply now for $150,000 in grants through February 20. The gra  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblyman Hal Wirths: This week the governor signed a bill (A2536/S538), sponsored by Assemblyman Hal Wirths, to allow municipalities to accept payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for state or federally-subsidized low-income housing beyond the term of a housing project's mortgage. The town of Sparta established such an agreement with a low-income senior housing project; however, it becam  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- Wyndham Destinations, a hospitality company, issued the following news release: Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific has donated $30,000 to the Australian Red Cross bushfire appeal and will also gift free holidays to Mt Hotham - Dinner Plain CFA volunteer firefighters, who have been battling dangerous blazes in the Victorian High Country. "A number of our resort guests, timeshare club owners, staff members and resorts have been impacted during this unprecedented  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Legislation revising state law to require healthcare coverage of contraceptives sponsored by Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon), Carol Murphy (D-Burlington) and Shavonda Sumter (D-Bergen, Passaic) was signed into law Thursday. The law (formerly bill A-5508) provides that health insurance carriers and the State Health Benefits Program subject to the law will be require  more