State Legislature

SPONSORED NEW LAW – A bill co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen targeting retail theft has been signed into law. Legislation designed to strengthen penalties against retail theft was signed into law April 1 by Gov. Phil Murphy. The bill, A4755, was co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17). The law introduces several provisions aimed at deterring criminal activity while …

FRANKLIN CONTINGENT – Sudhir Shah, Mahesh Muchhala, Deputy Mayor Shepa Uddin, state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen,Mayor Phil Kramer, Jan Brant, Eleanor Ogin, and Roz Sherman (left to right) after the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee hearing on warehouse proliferation in the state. A contingent of Franklin residents – including Township officials – converged in Trenton on March 20 to offer …

SIGN CONTROVERSY – This sign in the front yard of a DeMott Lane home has sparked a response from Mayor Phil Kramer, Councilmember Ed Potosnak and state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen. A DeMott Lane resident is once again causing controversy with a sign placed on his front yard. The sign pictures a small boy under the large text: “Boys have a …

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION – State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen has introduced a bill that could lead to women’s reproductive rights being codified in the state Constitution. Saying the state needs to take a “bold and proactive step” to protect women’s reproductive rights in New Jersey, state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen recently made the first move toward codifying that protection in the state Constitution. …

RUNNING AGAIN – State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen recently announced that he is running for re-election. (File photo.) State Assemblyman and township resident Joe Danielsen and his running mate recently announced their re-election campaign. Danielsen, a Democrat, represents the 17th Legislative District in the lower House, along with Assemblyman Kevin Egan. The 17th Legislative District is comprised of Franklin, New Brunswick, …

Assemblyman Joe Danielsen The federal government must provide answers to New Jersey residents concerned over the multitude of drone sightings over the past month, state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen said. In a statement released last week, Danielsen (D-17), who is chairman of the Assembly’s Public Safety & Preparedness Committee, said that he has been monitoring “the recent influx of drones flying …

The annual Winter Clothing Drive run by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen kicks off on December 1. Danielsen is seeking donations of clean hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, and socks suitable for children aged 3-16 years. Donations can be dropped off at Danielsen’s legislative office at 334 Elizabeth Avenue. The items will be distributed to children living in the 17th Legislative District …

Joe Danielsen. A bill that would require employers to advertise employment openings to employees in the relevant department before making a hiring decision was recently signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. The bill’s primary General Assembly sponsor was Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17.) The bill’s intent is to to foster greater fairness in the workplace, according to a press release …

GIVING THANKS – David Carcieri, CEO of the Greater Somerset County YMCA, expresses his thanks for the $750,000 allocated by the state and distributed by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen for the construction of a Y in Franklin. The fundraising campaign for a township-based YMCA branch got a large boost from the state on September 24. State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) …

A clinic designed to help people with expunging criminal convictions from their record is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 1 at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 771 Somerset Street. The clinic, entitled “Clean Slate,” is sponsored by the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, FBCLG, state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) and Somerset County. During the …