NJ nursing homes caught off-guard by COVID-19. Never again, lawmakers say
New Jersey representatives introduce a bipartisan bill to protect seniors in long-term care facilities during virus outbreaks, like COVID-19.
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NJ veterans home chief quits, and runs for Congress, after 100 deaths at facilities
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 says more SALT needed for NJ taxpayers in light of COVID-19
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 says trucks as ‘weapons of terror’ is cause for concern
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.
Technology could help schools 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.
Federal rules creating a doctor shortage in NJ
New Jersey's 2 U.S. Senators and 2 members of the State's House delegation propose legislation to fix the state's worsening doctor shortage.
Feds cut funds for 9/11 responders. NJ Rep wants the money back
After recent drastic cuts were announced, Rep. Gottheimer is among NJ delegates who have rallied to restore the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund.