The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee approved seven bills strengthening gun laws in New Jersey. Continue reading
TOPIC: Politics & Government
New Jersey Environmental Federation Campaign Director David Pringle says his organization no longer supports Gov. Chris Christie because he has broken many campaign promises related to the environment. He believes Barbara Buono is a much better candidate from an environmental standpoint. Continue reading
FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Vogel says the disaster relief organization will be in New Jersey as long as recovery takes after Hurricane Sandy, but May 1 is the deadline for individuals to register. Continue reading
Parents who lost children in the Newtown school shooting stood with Democratic leaders in Trenton to encourage lawmakers to further limit magazine capacity in the Garden State. Continue reading
Jackie and Mark Barden, whose son Daniel was killed in the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., say they’re hopeful that New Jersey lawmakers will pass stricter gun laws like their counterparts in New York and Connecticut. Continue reading
Gov. Chris Christie and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan visited Highlands to discuss the ongoing recovery six months after Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey. Continue reading
With a stream of federal funds from the Sandy relief act starting to flow, state comptroller Matthew Boxer details how the state will monitor the Sandy funds. Continue reading
Sen. Joseph Vitale explains that the Good Samaritan bill would help prevent drug overdoses, the leading cause of accidental death in New Jersey. Continue reading
Even though the bill reducing the size of magazines is not up for a vote on Tuesday, Sen. Loretta Weinberg said she maintains the same position as Assemblyman Lou Greenwald. Continue reading
After Gov. Chris Christie proposed new gun laws last week, Democrats are introducing their own version of legislation. But disagreements within the party may make reform difficult. Continue reading