The Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee is set to consider A1515, legislation that authorizes the creation of local civilian review boards to review police operations and conduct. The boards…
The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee will consider legislation (A5366) that places a ban on the sale of Water Beads in New Jersey. The often brightly-colored polymer beads have the ability…
Legislators in New Jersey are taking steps to protect minors who use social media. A5750, which is being heard in the Assembly Health Committee on Monday, December 11th at 10am,…
Legendary singer, actor and entertainer Frank Sinatra was born in Hoboken on December 12, 1915, and went on to become one of the most famous New Jersey natives in the…
***UPDATE: On 11/30, S179 was moved to "For Discussion Only", along with two other pet-related bills (one relating to Pet Groomer licensing, and another that would ban the sale of…
Someone has to say it: The STAY NJ Act is a smoke-and-mirrors scam, and it's doubtful that the program as it's being described today will ever actually be implemented. What's…
Last October, a bi-partisan bill establishing a Commission to examine the effects of Smart Phone and Social Media Usage on Adolescents (S715) passed the NJ State Senate unanimously. Sponsored by…
The negative effects that social media addiction and excessive time spent online has on children and teens has been a topic of conversation for years. Cyber-bulling, low-self esteem, distracted driving,…
Lawmakers in Trenton are gearing up for Budget season, the time of year when the Budget Committee meets frequently to hammer out the state's spending budget for next year. It's…
There are a handful of great bills coming up for a vote on Monday—here’s a quick overview As the Assembly reconvenes for its first Voting Session of 2022, there are…