
NJ Senate Democrats
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The New Jersey Senate Democratic Caucus is committed to upholding the core values & principles of the Democratic Party, in order to best serve the people of NJ.
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https://www.njsendems.org/ 05-03-2010 18:46:21
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PJM blocked progress, ignored solutions, and left NJ families to face rising energy bills. Senator Bob Smith underscores the need for meaningful reform.





We advanced legislation to prohibit the “sweepstakes” model of wagering in NJ. Sponsored by Senators Burzichelli & John F. McKeon, the bill helps protect residents from unregulated gambling operations that lack oversight and consumer safeguards. njsendems.org/CivicAlerts.as…


Today we advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein & Majority Leader Sen Teresa Ruiz that would codify the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together Program. Learn more about the bill: njsendems.org/CivicAlerts.as…


Today we advanced legislation sponsored by Senator James Beach and Senator Linda Greenstein that would establish employment protections for paid first responders who are diagnosed with work-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learn more about the bill: njsendems.org/CivicAlerts.as…


Today we heard testimony from Senate President Nick Scutari on bipartisan legislation to protect New Jerseyans from unlicensed and untested cannabis products. "We have a legal marketplace now and there are good reasons for it - because it is safe for people to ingest that product."


Our electrical grid is broken and we are paying the price. Read today's op-ed from Senator Andrew Zwicker on how our energy supply has been deliberately obstructed, demand has been artificially inflated - and what we can do to fix it. njspotlightnews.org/2025/06/sen-an…

Happy #PrideMonth! Earlier this year we were proud to join Garden State Equality at their new Asbury Park home and unveil the Cornerstone of Gratitude — honoring our Senators’ commitment to equality. In NJ, we keep fighting for inclusion for all. Sen Teresa Ruiz


Happy Birthday Senator John F. McKeon! Thank you for everything you do for the people of New Jersey!



NOW LAW: Legislation from Sen. Paul Moriarty to crack down on organized fights and disruptive behavior at public gatherings was signed by Governor Phil Murphy The new law responds to recent disturbances that have plagued local community events in towns like Seaside Heights.

“I stand not only as a Senator today but as the wife of a Newark firefighter whose friends perished that day.” We passed legislation from Britnee N. Timberlake to align firefighter deployment with national safety standards, honoring two Newark firefighters lost in 2023.

The trailblazing women of the Six Triple Eight are now forever honored in New Jersey. Thanks to Sen. Shirley Turner's bill, signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy, the 855 women who served - including 28 from NJ - are officially recognized for their heroism.

Today is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in New Jersey. We’re proud to support NJ Center for TS with vital funding championed by @senatorandrewzwicker in the FY25 state budget. NJCTS is breaking stigmas and building community - for individuals with TS, their families, and more.