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the produce was picked by Newark students and residents at last Friday’s gleaning event Newark – Senate President Pro Tempore…
Easterseals’ Raritan Valley Workshop presented Senate President Steve Sweeney the Good Samaritan Award at their 49th annual awards celebration to…
Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney spoke about the need to make smart investments, improve government efficiency and enhance business…
Trenton – Senate President Pro Tempore M. Teresa Ruiz organized a gleaning event held today in partnership with Giamarese Farm,…
New York City – Senate President Steve Sweeney attended a summit in New York City to discuss a regional approach…
Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney received the Good Samaritan award from Easterseals New Jersey at their 49th annual awards…
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POLICY ISSUES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SENATE PRESIDENT CREATES SELECT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE NEW JERSEY TRANSIT
Trenton– Senate President Steve Sweeney announced today the creation of the Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the reasons for NJ Transit’s continued failures and to develop an action plan to turn around the embattled agency.
SWEENEY URGES VAPING BUSINESSES TO JOIN EFFORT TO COMBAT CRISIS, PROTECT YOUNG PEOPLE
Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney met with the New Jersey Vapor Rights Coalition today to urge the vaping businesses, local retailers and organizations to help keep dangerous, unregulated and counterfeit products out of the hands of New Jersey consumers, particularly the youth.
RICE INTRODUCES BILL TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO REPLACE LEAD PIPES ON FORECLOSED HOMES
Trenton – Senator Ronald L. Rice introduced legislation, which would require financial institutions that have foreclosed on properties to remove water service lines that contain lead. The legislation is part of the ongoing effort to tackle the water quality dilemma plaguing New Jersey.