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On May 18, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and J.D. Vance (R-OH) introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act, legislation aimed at guaranteeing proper retirement benefits for all federal law enforcement officers. U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the companion bill in the House earlier this year.

Governor Murphy Signs Joint Resolution Establishing “Day of the Girl” in New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy today signed a joint resolution SJR21/AJR167, designating October 11 of each year as the “Day of the Girl” in New Jersey.

Sen. Menendez Joins with Business Leaders, Transportation Officials and Advocates to Announce Legislation to Address New York’s Congestion Pricing Tax on New Jersey Commuters & Businesses

The Senator also sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Buttigieg expressing ‘serious concern’ about the impacts of New York’s congestion pricing plan

AG Platkin Co-Leads $2.5-Million Multistate Settlement with EyeMed Over Data Breach that Compromised the Personal Information of Millions of Patients

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that New Jersey is co-leading, with Oregon and Florida, an overall $2.5-million settlement with EyeMed Vision Care (“EyeMed”) that resolves an investigation into a data breach that compromised the personal and medical information of approximately 2.1 million people, including more than 52,000 from New Jersey.

Attorney General Platkin Co-leads Multistate Comment Letter Supporting and Advocating for Further Antidiscrimination Protections in Biden Administration’s Proposed Rule for Transgender Athletes

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a comment letter supporting robust antidiscrimination protections for transgender students in response to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) that would clarify how schools receiving federal funding can remain in compliance with Title IX, a federal civil rights statute, when determining a transgender student’s eligibility to participate on school athletic teams.

Week of May 6: 237 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in New Jersey

By Garden State Times | May 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 237 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 6.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in New Jersey during week May 6

By Garden State Times | May 21, 2023

New Jersey's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Week ending April 29: 102 deaths among Hispanic people in New Jersey

By Garden State Times | May 21, 2023

There were 102 Hispanic people who died in New Jersey in the week ending April 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Booker, Underwood, Adams Reintroduce the Bicameral Momnibus Act to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis

On May 15, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Adams (NC-12) reintroduced the bicameral Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, historic legislation to save moms’ lives and address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States.

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Allowing Mental Health Care Providers to Play a Crucial Role within Homeless Shelters

As part of ongoing efforts to address the mental health needs of New Jersey residents, Governor Phil Murphy today signed a bill (A-4755) to permit mental and behavioral health care providers to operate within emergency shelters that serve people experiencing homelessness.

Menendez Statement on Historic First Nomination of Latina to Serve on Federal Reserve Board of Governors

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement on the historic nomination of Adriana Kugler as the first Hispanic to ever serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in its 109-year history:

Attorney General Platkin Announces Recipients of the Excellence in Policing Awards in Commemoration of National Police Week

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the winners of the 2023 Excellence in Policing Awards, highlighting the outstanding service displayed by law enforcement agencies, officers, and professionals across the state.

Booker Statement on the End of Title 42

U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement:

Menendez, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Help First Responders and Teachers Become Homeowners

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and several of his colleagues in the Senate today reintroduced the Homes for Every Local Protector Educator and Responder (HELPER) Act to create a first-time homebuyer loan program under the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for teachers and first responders who have served at least four years in their respective role.

Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Residents to Indicate Autism Spectrum or Communication Disorder Diagnosis on State IDs

Legislation Aims to Empower Residents and Facilitate Successful Interactions with Law Enforcement

New Jersey Bureau of Securities Joins other States in Effort to Stop Artificial Intelligence Investment Scam