Task force: NJ can improve how it addresses bullying in schools
The task force is led by the mother of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers student who took his own life after being a victim of cyberbullying.
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Terror cells on social media to be met by NJ lawmaker's 'arsenal'
The new proposal is made up of three main components, including what Rep. Josh Gottheimer hopes will be bipartisan legislation.
NJ congressman says social media companies must block terrorists
A New Jersey congressman says social media has a terrorism problem.
How NJ lawmakers want to avoid another disaster at nursing homes
New Jersey representatives introduce a bipartisan bill to protect seniors in long-term care facilities during virus outbreaks, like COVID-19.
NJ vets home chief quits, and runs for Congress, after 100 deaths
Mark Piterski plans to run for Congress as an independent against Democrat Josh Gottheimer.
Shore Congressman makes push to keep NJ testing sites open
Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith alongside fellow Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer got the attention of the Department of Health and Human Services and their efforts will result in the state's two free Covid-19 testing sites remaining open.
Bipartisan bill would study U.S. response to crises like COVID-19
The "Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act" would create a national commission focusing on the country's emergency preparedness, and its findings would be reported to Congress and the President.
Murphy presses Congress to roll back local-tax deduction cap
As New Jersey entered a second month of its first public health crisis, Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that he would continue to push the need in Washington for full SALT deduction relief.
NJ congressman says more must be done to stop bullying
His five-point plan includes a provision to have social media companies develop ways to recognize cyberbullying so it can be stopped.
NJ congressman targets trucks as 'weapons of terror'
A New Jersey congressman is pushing a plan to stop terrorist truck attacks.
NJ to make schools test water for lead twice as often
New Jersey's latest actions related to lead in school water: Tests every three years, a searchable database of reports and priority for infrastructure funds.
Schools could use tech to stop kids from vaping, lawmaker says
As the nation's attention turns to the potential dangers of vaping, a congressman believes technology holds the key to curbing underage e-cig use.