My bill A-3514 evaluates caregiver support services in the State and provides recommendations for the improvement and expansion of such services ensuring that New Jersey is doing all it can to support caregivers who provide invaluable services to loved ones and friends. Caregivers are often the immediate family members of the individual being cared for, but may also be friends or community members. Anyone who’s ever found themselves in a caregiver roll… Read More

A bill sponsored by Senator Madden to revise part of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act to include certain types of fabrications was approved by the full Senate during the voting session on December 17. In its current form, the Prevailing Wage Act requires individuals employed on public works projects receive certain wages and benefits, the rates of which are established by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The bill (S-2454)… Read More

New Jersey Legislators are concerned about the effect of rising rent costs on seniors. Many seniors live on a fixed income, making unexpected rent increases stressful. When landlords do not provide seniors with a proper explanation for their rent increase, it can further compound the issue. To combat this, Assemblyman Moriarty’s bill (A-4397) will require landlords to provide a written explanation for any rent increase to seniors. The Assembly Housing and Community… Read More

Panel to Offer Recommendations for Legislation, Ways to Improve Caregiver Support Services in the State Ensuring that New Jersey is doing all it can to support caregivers who provide invaluable services to loved ones and friends, legislation (A-3514) sponsored by Assembly Democrat Gabriela Mosquera that would create the “New Jersey Caregiver Task Force” was approved 79-0-0 by the full Assembly Monday. An estimated 1.75 million people in New Jersey provide varying degrees… Read More