Joe Pennacchio

Democrats joined Republicans in expressing their frustration that unemployment offices and others aren't fully reopened to the public.

"With the internet and with COVID, there's sort of an anonymity involved when you're asking for veterans' benefits," said state Sen. Joe Pennacchio, R-Morris, a sponsor of the legislation that's now law.

The legislation would require that public schools make curriculum plans available to parents/guardians and the public so they have time to go over the plans.

Critical Race Theory became one of the focal points of the New Jersey Governor's race this year and while the election is over, debate continues on whether it should be taught in schools or not.

State Senator Joe Pennacchio says the Murphy administration is ignoring science by not recognizing natural immunity

“From Monmouth to Cape May, we’ve seen what happens when you strip police of the power to hold teenagers and young adults accountable for breaking the law."

Resolution passes that strongly condemns president for events on Jan. 6, calls for him to be removed or impeached if he won't resign from office early.

"Mallory's Law," the bill's now-unofficial name, would increase the potential fines levied on families that blow off required anti-bullying classes.

Advocates for suicide awareness suggest it's a simple move that could further support schools with reducing stigma around mental health issues and leading troubled youth to the resources they may need.

On the heels of media reports detailing a scathing letter reportedly from state employees that reveals "shortcomings" in New Jersey's response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, a Republican state senator is calling on the federal government to take control of New Jersey's long-term care facilities...

Gov. Phil Murphy made a veiled reference to seeking re-election in a State of the State that promised details on an agenda for 2020 in the weeks ahead.

A proposed measure would improve bullying reporting and toughen penalties