NJ Senate Democrats

Happy Birthday Senator Patrick Diegnan! Thank you for everything you do for the people of New Jersey!

Today the Senate Judiciary Committee supported: - Margo Chaly to be the Secretary of @NJHigherEd - Victoria L. Kuhn to be the Commissioner of @NJ_DOC - Jacquelyn Suarez to be the Commissioner of @NJDCA We look forward to working with them to deliver for all New Jerseyans.

Surveillance pricing on everyday essentials is driving up costs and taking advantage of consumers. The Fair Price Protection Act from @SenatorJoeCryan aims to curb the misuse of personal data, protect shoppers, and hold companies accountable.   inquirer.com/politics/new-j…

PFAS are known as forever chemicals for a reason: once they enter our environment, they are unable to break down over time naturally. We advanced legislation from @SenGreenstein to ban PFAS in apparel - another important step to protect the long-term health of our residents.

Students deserve clearer information about the value of a college degree. Legislation by Senate President Pro Tempore Shirley Turner to require colleges to disclose graduate employment & earnings outcomes advanced in the Senate Higher Education Committee. njsendems.org/m/newsflash/ho…

Paying with cash shouldn’t cost extra. Legislation by Senate President Pro Tempore Shirley K. Turner and @SenPresScutari to prohibit “convenience fees” on in-person cash transactions advanced today in the Senate Commerce Committee. njsendems.org/m/newsflash/ho…

Legislation by Sen. @brianstacknj and @SenPresScutari to combat EBT card skimming scams and protect SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients advanced today in the Senate Health Committee. The bill would help prevent fraud and ensure stolen benefits can be replaced. njsendems.org/m/newsflash/ho…

Legislation from @AndrewZwicker would ban height & weight discrimination in New Jersey True equality in the workplace means ensuring that everyone is judged by their talent, hard work, and character - not by a number on a scale or a measurement on a wall nj.com/politics/2026/…

A bipartisan bill from Sen. Shirley Turner and Sen. Carmen Amato to prioritize New Jersey residents for mobile sport fishing permits advanced today. The proposal would give NJ residents a 14-day head start to obtain permits for driving on beaches like Island Beach State Park.

Today the Senate is meeting to hear legislation in the Commerce, Environment and Energy, Health, & Higher Education Committees. Listen live: njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceedin…

Community newsrooms across our state continue to tell the stories that matter most to the people they serve. Sen. @RajMukherji joined @GovSherrillNJ to honor our outstanding local journalists and news orgs. at the 2026 Excellence in Community Media Awards by @CenterCoopMedia

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee supported Priya Jain to be the Commissioner of @NewJerseyDOT & Dr. Raynard Washington to be the Commissioner of @NJDeptofHealth We look forward to working with them to deliver for all New Jerseyans

Surveillance pricing weaponizes our own personal data to gouge the prices of everyday essentials. This Monday the Senate Commerce Committee will hear legislation from Senator Joe Lagana & @SenatorJoeCryan to ensure that you and your neighbor are paying the same price.

These days, rent can be set by algorithms that use your data to charge the highest price they think you can bear. The same goes for groceries – where they switch prices based on things like time of day or phone browsing history. We will work to protect New Jerseys working families by limiting this kind of for-profit surveillance by Big Tech.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill pledged her support for legislation by @SenatorJoeCryan & @JoeLaganaNJ that would ban surveillance pricing during her budget speech on Tuesday. Read more here: nj.com/news/2026/03/n…

A wise doctor once said: “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book." It's always a joy to visit with our littlest learners for Read Across America day.

"Housing is not a luxury. It’s a necessity," says @brianstacknj on our bill package to make rent more affordable, strengthen tenant protections, and provide tax relief for renters. We are taking real steps to address the rent crisis and bring fairness to the rental market.

Over the coming months, we’ll work with @GovSherrillNJ to craft a budget that reflects our residents’ priorities and meets our state’s needs responsibly. We look forward to presenting a budget in June that showcases our shared vision for a prosperous future.

Happy Birthday Senator Angela McKnight! Thank you for everything you do for the people of New Jersey!

#TeamMonmouth crisscrossed Monmouth County today by marching in our two St. Patrick’s Day Parades. I was honored to march in Rumson/Fair Haven and Assemblymembers Donlon and Peterpaul marched in Asbury Park. Congratulations to Grand Marshall Grace Hanlon (Rumson) and Grand Marshall Kim Guadagno (Asbury Park) and to the parade committees of both. Great to celebrate our awesome Irish-American community and their heritage and culture! @GraceHanlon @AsburyParkChmbr @RFH_Regional @Rumson_Borough @inAsburyParkNJ ☘️ ☘️ ☘️