Legislation sponsored by Senator Lorreta Weinberg and Senator Kristen M. Corrado, that was written to reflect the recommendations of the Legislative Select Oversight Committee, passed the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee this week. Legislation sponsored by Senator Sandra B. Cunningham, Senator Nia Gill and Senator Shirley Turner, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair style, type or texture under the Law Against Discrimination, cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lastly, Senate President Steve Sweeney spoke on the League of Municipalities Leadership Panel this week in Atlantic City on the major issues facing New Jersey, which included adult use marijuana, tax incentive programs, energy tax receipts, affordable housing, and the opioid crisis.
Related Posts
Legislation sponsored by Senator M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Nicholas Scutari involving family justice centers advanced from the Senate this…
Senate President Steve Sweeney spoke at the Ocean County Mayor’s Association business meeting this week. Senator Vin Gopal announced this…
Senate President Sweeney was joined by Senator Scutari, Senator Cryan & Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean at the Path to…
Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Linda Greenstein called on state officials to expedite the use of $100 million in…
Legislation to protect from wage theft is signed into law, Senate President Sweeney meets with Re-Entry Organizations and legislation on…
Happy Thanksgiving from the Senate Democrats!
The Select Oversight Committee heard testimony that provided valuable insight and recommendations for ways to create a safer work environment…
Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Bob Smith and Senator Patrick Diegnan celebrated the announcement this week that the Middlesex County…
Senate President Sweeney Endorses Transparency for all Indepedent Advocacy Groups.
New Jersey’s minimum wage increased to $10 an hour this week, the first step in the process to raise the…
Senate President Steve Sweeney spoke at the Coalition for a DSP Living Wage Rally held outside of the Statehouse Annex…
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, the Senate passed two bills this week that would honor…
New Jersey Senators celebrated the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, Sweeney spoke at the 2020 State Agricultural Convention,…
The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee voted to expand New Jersey’s medical marijuana program. Senate President Steve…
Senate President Sweeney’s sponsored $15 Minimum Wage bill has passed the Senate and is awaiting the Governor’s signature to become…