State Legislature

ON STATE LIST – The U.S. Army National Guard Armory on Hamilton Street is on a list of sites to be used if needed to process migrants. It’s not needed now, but the U.S. Army National Guard Armory on Hamilton Street remains on the list of sites to process migrants arriving in in New Jersey, a military official said on …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s (D-17) annual “Head to Toe” Winter Clothing Drive is underway, through February 16, 2024. The drive seeks donations to support families in need within the 17th Legislative District during winter. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are …

CHECK PRESENTATION – State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen talks about the $1.5 million he secured in the state budget for the Franklin Township Youth Center and Somerset County Action Program. A $1.5 million state budget appropriation for the Franklin Township Youth Center and the Somerset County Action Program was delivered at the October 10 Township Council meeting by state Assemblyman Joe …

More than 900 backpacks containing school supplies were recently donated to children in need across the 17th Legislative District by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen. Danielsen has conducted annual backpack drives for a number of years. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) is once again sponsoring his annual backpack drive for families in his District. Danielsen is collecting donations of backpacks and school supplies now through August 31. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly …

A MAN AND HIS DOG – State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen and his dog, Brie, outside the MVC mobile unit on May 11. The state Motor Vehicle Commission’s mobile unit paid another visit to the township on May 11, this time to cater to patrons of the Senior/Community Center. Staking out some space behind the Villagers Theatre in the Municipal Complex, …

State Assemblyman and township resident Joe Danielsen was endorsed by the Somerset County Democratic Committee in the 2023 primary for the Assembly’s 17th District. Also endorsed were Danielsen’s District 17 running mates, state Sen. Bob Smith and Assemblyman Joe Egan. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

More than 1,500 hats, socks, scarves, and gloves for children between the ages of 3 to 16 years were collected by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) during his recent Winter Head-to-Toe clothing drive. The annual event was held this year between December 1, 2022 and February 13, 2023. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen is holding his annual clothing drive. (File photo). State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen is once again running his “Head to Toe” clothing donation drive. Donations of hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, socks, etc. for children aged 3 to 16 are sought. All clothing must be clean or new. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

Legislation designed to enhance security at large venues – co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen – was signed into law on November 14 by Gov. Phil Murphy. The bill – S721 – requires sports and entertainment facilities capable of seating more than 5,000 people, movie theaters capable of seating more than 1,000 people, and places of worship capable of seating …