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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips’ bill expunging the records of human trafficking victims who were convicted of certain crimes was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday.
Continue reading Human trafficking victims can have more records expunged under new law
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips blasted the Murphy administration over their updated guidance for K-12 schools that excludes unvaccinated students from sports or extracurricular activities in areas where Covid-19 activity is very high.
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Trenton NJ, a little-known New Jersey commission that gained a lot of notoriety for its recent decision to implement a controversial Covid policy would see a shakeup under a bill that will be introduced by Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips on Thursday.
Continue reading New Democrat Policy Limits Public and Legislative Access to New Jersey Statehouse
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Trenton NJ, Corporations in the state are now legally permitted to maintain records on an electronic network, including those using blockchain technology – the digital ledger invented for keeping track of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips warned Democrats in September about their misguided legislation that would release prisoners early due to the Covid pandemic. Now, an 18-year-old is dead at the hands of one of those early released prisoners.
Continue reading Democrats’ misguided legislation results in murder
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips says the bursting budget surplus should be used to fully fund schools. While Murphy has been non-committal about how the $10.1 billion surplus in fiscal year 2021 will be used, the state has a constitutional obligation that must be fulfilled.
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Trenton NJ, The state Assembly passed legislation Thursday to legalize cryptocurrencies and crypto exchanges in New Jersey.
The bill (A1178), sponsored by Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips, clarifies that New Jersey corporations may use so-called “blockchain” technology to simplify recordkeeping requirements.
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Wyckoff NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips submitted testimony to the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities and the Homeland Security Committees Wednesday as part of the legislative hearings examining the response of utility companies after massive power outages during Tropical Storm Isaias.
Continue reading Utilities Can No Longer Leave Customers in the Dark
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Wyckoff NJ, One week after Tropical Storm Isaias hit, thousands of New Jersey residents are still in the dark. At the peak of Tuesday’s storm, over 1.4 million people were in the dark, and there were still about 5,340 Garden State residents without power Monday morning.
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips, who will be participating at today’s Assembly hearings into the Murphy administration’s handling of New Jersey’s long-term care facilities, issued a statement in advance.
Continue reading Murphy Administration Ducks Hearing on Nursing Home COVID Deaths
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Ridgewood NJ, Since Governor Phil Murphy lifted his stay at home order, many businesses find themselves slowly starting to reopen. While barbershops and child care centers can soon resume operations, institutions like libraries have been overlooked and remain closed.
Continue reading Governor Murphy Needs to Reopen libraries Now !
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Ridgewood NJ, A resolution sponsored by Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips and Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso today passed the Assembly by a vote of 80-0.
Continue reading Health Care First Responder Loan Forgiveness Resolution Passes Assembly Unanimously
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Wyckoff NJ, according to Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips ,”As we begin to look forward to the reopening of New Jersey, I will be sharing daily ideas and proposals on how to restart the economy safely and responsibly. Unfortunately, Gov. Murphy has refused to lift the “stay at home” order at all.”
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MIDLAND PARK NJ, In light of a business survey that found 45 percent of employers would close within three weeks, and over 83 percent within 11 weeks, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips said he will work on providing state-level relief for businesses. He says the best way to start is ensuring current-year income will last beyond the pandemic.
Continue reading Urgent business, employee relief package Needed for New Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, A bill (A2959) recently introduced by Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips would prohibit candidates and elected officials charged with crimes from using campaign contributions to fund their legal defenses.
