Tag: nj assembly
Prieto reacts to Christie’s ‘disappointing’ veto of $15 minimum wage bill
Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-32), one of the sponsors of a bill that would've raised the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by...
New advocacy group launches campaign against North Jersey casinos
An advocacy group has announced an active campaign to prevent casinos from coming to North Jersey, claiming the idea is "designed to help special...
Prieto, Sweeney reach compromise on $16B Transportation Trust Fund plan
Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-32) and state Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) announced that they have finally reached a compromise on a $16 billion,...
McKnight among Assembly Dems looking to reform expungement laws
Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-31) is among four Assembly Democrats that have introduced legislation looking to reform expungement laws throughout the state.
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NJ Legislature proposes $20B Transportation Trust Fund revitalization plan
The state Assembly and Senate proposed a 10-year, $20 billion Transportation Trust Fund revitalization plan on Friday, aiming to boost transportation spending and aid...
Prieto, Zimmer, DeGise come out to support Chaparro in Hoboken
Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro (D-33) hosted her first fundraiser since taking office last night, with guests such as Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-32), Hoboken Mayor...
Sweeney, Cunningham, Chiaravalloti advocate expanding N.J. pre-K programs
State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3), state Senator Sandra Cunningham and Assemblyman Nick Chiaravalloti (both D-31) are all advocating for expanding pre-school programs throughout...
McKnight: Christie showed ‘lack of empathy’ by vetoing ‘Heat & Eat’...
Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-31) is going after Gov. Chris Christie (R) for vetoing a bill she co-sponsored to ensure low-income residents have access to...
Christie rips Prieto for not posting Atlantic City rescue bill, Prieto...
Gov. Chris Christie (R) went on offense after Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-32) did not post his Atlantic City rescue bill today, calling the...
With Assembly vote looming, Christie and Prieto continue feud over AC
With the state Assembly expected to vote on Speaker Vincent Prieto's (D-32) Atlantic City rescue bill on Thursday, Gov. Chris Christie (R) took aim...
