SENATE APPROVES ZWICKER AND MCKNIGHT BILL TO ADDRESS HEIGHT, WEIGHT DISCRIMINATION

by Kayleigh | Feb 15, 2024 | News

TRENTON – In a major action taken to update and reform state civil rights law, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Angela McKnight that would prohibit discrimination against persons because of their height or weight. “Roughly...

SENATOR ANDREW ZWICKER COMMENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH FUNDING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

by Kayleigh | Feb 15, 2024 | News

ZWICKER BILL TO ESTABLISH PROGRAM TO INTEGRATE, ANALYZE AND MONITOR BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY RELEASED FROM COMMERCE COMMITTEE

by Kayleigh | Feb 15, 2024 | News

TRENTON – Legislation that would jump-start efforts to establish the Blockchain Promotion and Integration Program, which would analyze the state of the blockchain and decentralized digital technology sectors in New Jersey, was passed out of the Senate Commerce...

TURNER, ZWICKER BILL TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SICKLE CELL CARE GOES TO THE GOVERNOR

by Kayleigh | Feb 15, 2024 | News

Trenton – In an effort to improve health outcomes in the state, the Senate advanced legislation today sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Senator Andrew Zwicker which would increase access to comprehensive sickle cell treatment care. The bill, S-2710,...

Zwicker Bill Enabling Financial Relief to Certain Schools Experiencing State Aid Reductions Advances

by Kayleigh | Feb 15, 2024 | News

TRENTON – School districts scheduled to receive reduced State aid will be able to fund critical instructional programs and maintain teaching staff thanks to legislation authored by Senator Andrew Zwicker. The Senate Education Committee advanced the legislation today....