Corrado & Stanfield Launch “Socks for Soldiers” Collection Drive to Support Troops
Senators Encourage Schools, Businesses, and Local Governments to Participate
Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Jean Stanfield are teaming up for a “Socks for Soldiers” collection drive throughout the month of March.
Sen. Kristin Corrado and Sen. Jean Stanfield are teaming up for a ‘Socks for Soldiers’ collection drive throughout the month of March. (SenateNJ.com)
“New socks are always in high demand by our troops who serve both at home and abroad,” said Corrado (R-40). “For those in the field, access to clean socks is a necessity to stay healthy. Our sock drive is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices of our volunteer heroes and show they have support from back home in New Jersey.”
Corrado and Stanfield (R-8) are collecting sock donations at their district offices throughout the month of March. This is the second year they are hosting the drive together.
Stanfield Bill That Expands Street Vending Laws for Veterans Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that allows honorably discharged veterans to sell goods and merchandise in more areas of the state was approved by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Senate Committee.
Sen. Stanfield’s bill that allows honorably discharged veterans to sell goods in more locations was advanced by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Prevention Senate Committee. (Pixabay)
“Street vending is a valuable entrepreneurial venture that provides numerous economic opportunities for veterans living in New Jersey,” said Stanfield. “Loosening outdated restrictions for licensed street vendors enables them to expand their businesses. This legislation specifically allows certain military veterans to conduct business in areas that would no longer be considered restricted locations.”
Senate Clears Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was approved today by the New Jersey Senate. (Wikimedia Commons)
“Children of military service members face many unique responsibilities during their school years,” said Senator Stanfield (R-8). “Between K-12, military children can move to different locations six to nine times, which separates them from family and friends as well as familiar social environments. This legislation will formally recognize these young American heroes for their daily sacrifices and the distinctive challenges they must overcome.”
Stanfield Bill that Would Promote New Jersey Historic Sites Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that would allow the New Jersey Historical Commission to establish a program to support historic sites and collect donations for projects on their behalf was approved today by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would allow the NJ Historical Commission to establish a program to support historic sites was approved today by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee. (©iStock)
“This program would be a creative platform to enable historic sites and organizations to gain exposure, generate funding, and leverage donations for their historic projects,” said Stanfield (R-8). “Not only will this bill allow more people to discover the great historical sites we have in New Jersey, but it will give them the opportunity to make a donation or support them in other ways.”
Stanfield Bill to Reduce The Human Trafficking of Women and Children of Color Approved
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield to protect women and children of color from human trafficking was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sen. Stanfield’s bill expanding the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking to protect women and children of color was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Pixabay)
“Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery that exploits the innocence of its victims,” said Stanfield (R-8). “Anyone can be targeted by the perpetrators of these violent crimes, but women and members of marginalized groups are more vulnerable to be trafficked. This legislation requires the Commission on Human Trafficking to find ways to reduce these heinous acts from occurring in New Jersey.”
Stanfield Bill Giving Municipalities More Options for Publishing Legal Notices Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that gives municipalities more options for publishing legal notices was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Sen. Stanfield’s bill that changes the definition of qualified newspaper to give municipalities more options for publishing legal notices was advanced by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. (©iStock)
“Local newspapers are a valuable resource for delivering important information throughout our communities,” said Stanfield (R-8). “This legislation gives local governments more options for publishing required legal notices by expanding the types of papers that qualify under state law. It could provide residents who don’t subscribe to daily papers greater access to important legal notices that might impact them.”
Senate Clears Stanfield Bill Requiring BPU to Open Electrical Grid to New Energy Sources
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that requires the Board of Public Utilities to conduct a study on short-term solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Sen. Stanfield’s bill requiring the BPU to find solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was passed by the New Jersey Senate. (Pixabay)
“These requirements for the BPU will ensure that we have the necessary infrastructure in place to efficiently meet the energy needs of all New Jerseyans,” said Stanfield (R-8). “Our legislation offers four potential solutions that could open segments of the electrical grid that are currently closed to new energy sources. We are also instructing the BPU to identify alternative solutions as well.”
Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that requires the Attorney General to perform outreach and provide services to victims of human trafficking was approved by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill instructing the Attorney General’s Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. (Pixabay)
“Anyone can fall victim to the evil criminal networks intertwined with human trafficking, and New Jerseyans are no exception,” said Stanfield (R-8). “Victims of these violent crimes must have the resources necessary to recover emotionally, physically, and financially.”
Stanfield Legislation Requiring BPU to Open Electrical Grid to New Energy Sources Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that requires the Board of Public Utilities to conduct a study on short-term solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Sen. Stanfield’s bill requiring the BPU to find solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. (Pixabay)
“New Jersey has ambitious goals to promote and expand renewable energy projects, but the infrastructure must be in place for these initiatives to work,” said Stanfield (R-8). “Our legislation offers four potential solutions that could open segments of the electrical grid that are currently closed to new energy sources and instructs the BPU to identify alternative solutions as well.”
Committee Clears Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. (©iStock)
“Children of military service members face many unique responsibilities during their school years,” said Senator Stanfield (R-8). “Between K-12, military children can move to different locations six to nine times, which separates them from family and friends as well as familiar social environments. My legislation will formally recognize these young American heroes for their daily sacrifices and the distinctive challenges they must overcome.”
