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Bills would mandate broadband speeds across NJ before ISPs can charge premiums
“Assemblyman Kevin Rooney, R-40th District, said he intends to introduce two bills that would restrict internet service providers in New Jersey from implementing paid prioritization for their services unless they already provide broadband speeds to the entire state.” Read the full story at: njbiz.com
New Jersey’s Leading Reentry Program Opens Site in Hackensack, First in Bergen County
Assemblyman Rooney presented a congratulatory citation. Read the full story at: tapinto.net
Environmentalists concede N.J. Dems’ latest climate bills won’t help the climate
On Thursday, the Assembly Environment Committee convened and there were some interesting exchanges between representatives of the N.J. Sierra Club and Environment New Jersey concerning RGGI’s impact on New Jersey greenhouse gas emissions. For example, Jeff Tittel of the Sierra Club conceded that RGGI wouldn’t impact auto emissions during an exchange with Assemblyman Kevin Rooney (R-40). […]
NJ to join net neutrality legal challenge against Trump administration
“On Monday, Assemblyman Kevin Rooney, R-Wyckoff, said he intends to introduce a pair of bills designed to push back against the FCC’s action. One bill would require Internet providers to commit to providing at least broadband service to its entire service area before allowing paid prioritization of content; the other would require cable companies to provide […]
Franklin Lakes preserves ‘Alice and Bud’s Meadow’
“Assemblyman Kevin Rooney, R-Wyckoff, provided a congratulatory citation. Read the full story at: Northjersey.com
McGreevey-run nonprofit that helps former inmates opens Hackensack office
Assemblyman Rooney presented a congratulatory citation. Read the full story at: Northjersey.com
Here’s What Happened Under The Gold Dome On Thursday
The Assembly Speaker has made the following appointment to the Statewide Public Safety Communication Commission: Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (40) Read the full story at: InsiderNJ.com
From Pensions to Bump Stocks: Bills Christie Signed During His Last Days
Read the full story at: Governing.com “Smokeless tobacco The use of smokeless tobacco is now prohibited on the grounds of any public school. Christie signed S-293/A-493, a bipartisan measure that its Republican sponsors say will make clear that chewing tobacco and snuff are not safe substitutes for cigarettes even though the products are popular among […]
NJ lawmakers vote… on busy day in Trenton
Read the full story at: NorthJersey.com “Superfund shirkers The state pension system would be banned from investing in companies that avoid paying to remediate highly contaminated and hazardous “Superfund” sites in New Jersey under a measure approved unanimously by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The bipartisan bill, A-4814, was prompted by an apparent scheme affecting the Diamond Alkali site […]