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Selina Kanowitz made history when she was elected National Commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of ...
10/23/2026

Selina Kanowitz made history when she was elected National Commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, the nation’s oldest active veterans’ service organization, founded in 1896.

Senator Beach and the New Jersey State Senate were proud to honor Kanowitz on the Senate floor in recognition of her 21 years of exemplary service in the United States Air Force and her continued contributions to her community and country.
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Selina Kanowitz hizo historia al ser elegida Comandante Nacional de los Veteranos de Guerra Judíos de los Estados Unidos de América (Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America), la organización de servicios para veteranos más antigua del país que continúa activa fue fundada en 1896.

El senador Beach y el Senado del Estado de Nueva Jersey se enorgullecieron de rendir homenaje a Kanowitz en el Senado, en reconocimiento a sus 21 años de servicio ejemplar en la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos y a sus continuas contribuciones a su comunidad y a su país.

The New Jersey Senate proudly recognized Arthur “Art” Eason for his distinguished 32-year career as an educator, coach, ...
10/23/2026

The New Jersey Senate proudly recognized Arthur “Art” Eason for his distinguished 32-year career as an educator, coach, and administrator.

Honored by Senator Benjie Wimberly, Eason began his career as a teacher at Paterson’s Eastside High School before taking on leadership roles at William Paterson University, where the athletic program earned 27 conference championships and two NCAA Division III baseball national titles during his tenure.

We congratulate Mr. Eason on his remarkable achievements and thank him for his lifelong dedication to education, mentorship, and service to New Jersey communities.
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El Senado de Nueva Jersey reconoció con orgullo a Arthur (Art) Eason por su destacada trayectoria de 32 años como educador, entrenador y administrador.

Ha sido homenajeado por el senador Benjie Wimberly, Eason comenzó su carrera como maestro en la escuela secundaria Eastside High School de Paterson, antes de asumir puestos de liderazgo en la Universidad William Paterson, donde, durante su gestión, el programa deportivo obtuvo 27 campeonatos de conferencia y dos títulos nacionales de béisbol de la División III de la NCAA.

Felicitamos al señor Eason por sus extraordinarios logros y le agradecemos su dedicación de toda una vida a la educación, la orientación y formación de otros, así mismo como el servicio a las comunidades de Nueva Jersey.

The Senate Judiciary Committee supported Jeanne Hengemuhle’s nomination to serve as Superintendent of the New Jersey Sta...
10/23/2026

The Senate Judiciary Committee supported Jeanne Hengemuhle’s nomination to serve as Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police.

A 26-year veteran of the State Police, Hengemuhle would make history as the first woman and first openly LGBTQ+ individual to lead the agency in its more than 100-year history.

We look forward to her continued leadership and service to the people of New Jersey.
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El Comité Judicial del Senado respaldó la nominación de Jeanne Hengemuhle para ocupar el cargo de superintendente de la Policía Estatal de Nueva Jersey.

Con 26 años de trayectoria en la Policía Estatal, Hengemuhle hará historia al convertirse en la primera mujer y la primera persona abiertamente LGBTQ+ en dirigir la institución en sus más de 100 años de historia.

Esperamos con interés que continúe ejerciendo su liderazgo y prestando servicio a los habitantes de Nueva Jersey.

The Senate Judiciary Committee supported Susan Ochs to serve as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and...
10/23/2026

The Senate Judiciary Committee supported Susan Ochs to serve as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance.

We look forward to working with her and Governor Sherrill’s administration to protect consumers and serve the people of New Jersey.
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El Comité Judicial del Senado respaldó la nominación de Susan Ochs para ocupar el cargo de comisionada del Departamento de Banca y Seguros de Nueva Jersey.

Estamos entusiasmados de trabajar con ella y con la administración de la gobernadora Sherrill para proteger a los consumidores y servir a los habitantes de Nueva Jersey.

10/23/2026

Time is of the essence when it comes to protecting children from bullying and harassment at school.

The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Angela McKnight and Shirley Turner that would require school districts to create an online reporting form for incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB). By making the reporting process more accessible, this legislation would help remove barriers for students and families seeking support and ensure concerns can be brought forward more easily.
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El tiempo es un factor crucial cuando se trata de proteger a los niños del acoso y hostigamiento en las escuelas.

El Senado aprobó un proyecto de ley presentado por las senadoras Angela McKnight y Shirley Turner que exigiría a los distritos escolares crear un formulario en línea para denunciar incidentes de hostigamiento, intimidación y acoso escolar (HIB, por sus siglas en inglés). Al facilitar el acceso al proceso de denuncia, esta medida ayudaría a eliminar las barreras que enfrentan los estudiantes y sus familias al buscar apoyo, y permitiría que sus inquietudes se comuniquen con mayor facilidad.

For seniors and low-income households already struggling to keep up with everyday expenses, even small utility fees can ...
10/22/2026

For seniors and low-income households already struggling to keep up with everyday expenses, even small utility fees can add up.

Today, the Senate approved S-3225, sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner and Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez, which would prohibit utilities from charging additional fees for paper statements and one-time payments.
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Para los adultos mayores y los hogares de bajos ingresos que ya enfrentan dificultades para cubrir sus gastos diarios, incluso los pequeños cargos por servicios públicos pueden acumularse y convertirse en una carga económica considerable.

Hoy, el Senado aprobó el proyecto de ley S-3225, patrocinado por la senadora Shirley Turner y la senadora Nilsa Cruz-Perez, que prohibiría a las empresas de servicios públicos cobrar cargos adicionales por los estados de cuenta en papel y los pagos únicos.

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Shirley K. Turner and Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez that would protect utility customers from certain surcharges and fees based on how

Legislation sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Brian P. Stack to increase transparency in data center developmen...
10/22/2026

Legislation sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Brian P. Stack to increase transparency in data center development by prohibiting certain non-disclosure agreements was approved by the Senate.

From protecting public transparency to keeping communities informed, this legislation ensures that data center development plans are not concealed from the public.

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El proyecto de ley, presentado por los senadores Linda Greenstein y Brian P. Stack, que busca aumentar la transparencia en el desarrollo de centros de datos mediante la prohibición de ciertos acuerdos de confidencialidad, fue aprobado por el Senado.

Desde proteger la transparencia pública hasta mantener informadas a las comunidades, esta legislación garantiza que los planes para el desarrollo de centros de datos no se mantengan ocultos al público.

TRENTON – The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senator Brian P. Stack that would increase transparency surrounding proposed data center projects by prohibitin

Legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Angela McKnight to require all graduating high school students to r...
10/22/2026

Legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Angela McKnight to require all graduating high school students to receive an offer of admission from their local county college was approved by the Senate.

From expanding access to education to creating more opportunities for students, S-4128 aims to make higher education more accessible to every New Jersey graduate, bringing them closer to the future they deserve.

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El proyecto de ley, presentado por los senadores Andrew Zwicker y Angela McKnight, que exigiría que todos los estudiantes que se gradúen de la escuela secundaria reciban una oferta de admisión de la universidad comunitaria de su condado, fue aprobado por el Senado.

Desde ampliar el acceso a la educación hasta crear más oportunidades para los estudiantes, el proyecto de ley S-4128 busca facilitar el acceso a la educación superior para todos los graduados de Nueva Jersey, acercándolos al futuro que merecen.

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TRENTON –Legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Angela McKnight that would require all graduating high school students to receive an offer of admission from their local county

The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji that would require communications providers in New Jer...
10/22/2026

The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji that would require communications providers in New Jersey to expedite their response to a search warrant for an investigation involving domestic violence or stalking.

Modeled after Oregon’s “Kristi’s Law,” the bill would make it easier for any person experiencing domestic violence or stalking to get the documents, records, or other information they need.
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El Senado aprobó un proyecto de ley presentado por el senador Raj Mukherji que exigirá a los proveedores de servicios de comunicación en Nueva Jersey agilizar su respuesta a las órdenes judiciales de registro relacionadas con investigaciones por violencia doméstica o acoso.

Inspirado en la ley de Oregón conocida como “Kristi’s Law”, el proyecto facilitaría que cualquier persona que esté sufriendo de violencia doméstica o acoso tenga acceso a documentos, registros u otra información que necesite.

TRENTON – The Senate today voted to approve bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji that would require a communications provider to expedite its response to any search warr

10/22/2026

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