TRENTON, NJ — In an effort to help New Jersey address the COVID-19 pandemic now and in the future, the state Assembly and Senate passed a package of bills that addresses a variety of topics, from health care to allowing municipalities to hold online council meetings. A total of 27 bills were passed in the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Earth Hour isn’t happening until March 28, but West Orange kicked it off two weeks early at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, with West Orange High School and Liberty Middle School students showing off their environmentally friendly projects on March 11. The presentations were held in advance of Earth Hour, […]
Township, entire state, close down everyday life to prevent spread of disease
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The township is feeling the effects of COVID-19, the strain of coronavirus that was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. School districts, many businesses and other organizations have closed and schools have moved to online learning for at least two weeks. As of March 19, […]
Two towns, entire state, close down everyday life to prevent spread of disease
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The two towns are feeling the effects of COVID-19, the strain of coronavirus that was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. School districts, many businesses and other organizations have closed and moved to online learning for at least two weeks. As of March […]
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed into law S4141, also known as Paul’s Law, which will authorize parents or guardians to request the use of an individualized health care plan for students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. Standing alongside Murphy as he signed the bill on Jan. 9 was Maplewood’s Miranda West, a […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Michelle Casalino was officially sworn in as new council president by N.J. State Assemblyman John McKeon, with her husband, Tony Casalino, holding the Bible, at the Township Council’s Jan. 7 meeting. Casalino takes the helm from Jerry Guarino, who passed her the ceremonial gavel at the meeting. After being sworn in, […]
TRENTON, NJ — Following the State Commission of Investigation report from June 2019, a bill sponsored by Assemblyman John McKeon, who represents parts of Essex and Morris counties, to curtail illegal dumping by increasing background checks and oversight of licensure in the solid waste and recycling industries was approved by the Assembly Environment and Solid […]
TRENTON, NJ — Seeking to bolster New Jersey’s environmental efforts in the face of a growing climate change crisis, the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee released two bills on Dec. 9 that would work respectively in addressing the emission of greenhouse gases and the efficacy of state recycling programs. “We’re facing a looming public […]
TRENTON, NJ — Looking to evaluate how New Jersey can bolster policies to reduce drunken and impaired driving following a 27-percent increase in fatalities since 2015, a measure to establish a 19-member Commission on Drunk and Impaired Driving was advanced by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee on Dec. 5. Under joint resolution AJR-64, […]
TRENTON, NJ — Seeking to bring insurers in New Jersey into compliance with accreditation standards set by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a measure requiring groups to file a confidential corporate governance annual disclosure to New Jersey’s Commissioner of Banking and Insurance was approved unanimously on Dec. 5 by the Assembly Financial Institutions and […]