State Legislature

A bill that will create an unpaid “state oceanographer” position, sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17), was recently signed into law. “Science ought to be at the forefront of public policy decisions regarding the oceans,” Danielsen said in a press release about the new law. “In addition to safeguarding the wellbeing of marine ecosystems – a worthy goal in …

The contractor working on the Route 518 bridge is preparing a schedule for its resumption, now that the state Transportation Trust Fund has been restored. Work on the Route 518 bridge between the township and Rocky Hill should resume near the end of November, a state Department of Transportation spokesman said Oct. 27. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

Legislation state Assemblyman Joseph Danielsen sponsored to support the families of military personnel serving overseas was advanced Monday by an Assembly committee. The bill (A-935) would authorize the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue specialty “Support the Troops” license plates. The $50 initial fee and $10 annual renewal fee for the plates would help support the families of New …

Another bill co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, (D-17), has been signed into law by Gov. Christie. A revised bill, co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joseph Danielsen (D-17), designed to better prepare law enforcement agencies to handle racial, ethnic, religious and other diversities has been signed into law. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen was a prime sponsor of a recently enacted bill that aims to curb college students’ suicide. A bill that aims to help prevent college student suicides was signed into law earlier this week. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen getting his head shaved at the 2016 St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser at North Plainfield Fire Department. State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, D-17, was the top individual fundraiser in the 2016 St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event at the North Plainfield Fire Department. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) addresses the crowd at the township Democrats’ victory party Nov. 3 in Cafe Alfredo’s. Incumbent state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) easily won election to his first full term in the lower house in the Nov. 3 election. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) has won a number of endorsements in his election campaign. State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) has received endorsements from a number of organizations in his run for a full term, according to a release from his campaign. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17), far right, talks to staff in his new office on Elizabeth Avenue. Danielsen is hosting a job fair may 5 at The Imperia on Easton Avenue. State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 at the Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) will move into new offices on Elizabeth Avenue. State Assemblyman Joeseph Danielsen (D-17) will move into his new offices at 334 Elizabeth Ave. on April 23. 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 …