Emma Marchese, former Notre Dame High School standout, played on Friday, March 14 in NCAA Division I softball game

Senator Joe Pennacchio urges passage of SCR-31 allowing slot machines at horse racetracks amid growing competition from neighboring states’ casinos. He proposes involving Atlantic City casinos directly while dedicating revenue toward public pensions and local industries.

Senators Declan O’Scanlon and Carmen Amato urged Governor Sherrill on April 29 to quickly restore capped school funding before districts make cuts. Their letter cites new revenue projections supporting increased education aid. The move follows earlier GOP proposals aimed at addressing New Jersey’s structural budget issues.

Senator Vince Polistina has called again for action on his bill restricting corporate purchases of single-family homes after a new executive order was signed by New Jersey’s governor. The proposal aims to give families better access to homeownership amid concerns over rising competition from large investors.