Hightstown High School standout Angelina Benitez’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, March 30

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.

Senators Paul Sarlo and Declan O’Scanlon have called on FIFA to help pay transportation costs tied to NJ Transit during upcoming World Cup matches in New Jersey. They say current plans would place an unfair burden on local commuters due to special event restrictions requiring mass transit use.