Porzio Governmental Affairs proudly announces its representation of the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) in a significant legislative victory aimed at protecting intellectual freedom and enhancing librarian rights across New Jersey. The proposed legislation, S-3907, responds to the growing trend of book challenges and censorship attempts both within the state and nationwide. The bill mandates that libraries adhere to the …
Porzio Governmental Affairs Joins Theory Wellness and Local Officials to Celebrate Grand Opening of Trenton Cannabis Dispensary
Porzio Governmental Affairs client Theory Wellness, joined by local officials, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of their Trenton cannabis dispensary, the first in the State’s capital city. On Thursday, April 25, Theory Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nick Friedman along with PGA Representatives Lynn Nowak and Beau Huch, were joined by esteemed guests including Mayor Reed Gusciora, …
Dennis F. Marco Presents on National Home Care Association of America Legislative Call
Dennis F. Marco, Senior Director at Porzio Governmental Affairs, delivered a session titled “New Jersey’s Domestic Workers Bill of Rights” during the National Home Care Association of America’s (HCAOA) Legislative call on March 6. Marco represented New Jersey among 15 states as part of HCAOA’s state chapter advocacy round robin to association members. With over three decades of experience in …
Porzio Governmental Affairs Advocates for NJ Craft Distillers as Governor Phil Murphy Signs New Jersey Liquor License Reform
In a historic move, Governor Phil Murphy signed 2022:S4265/2022:A5912 into law on January 16, 2024, marking the most substantial reform of New Jersey’s outdated liquor license laws in almost a century. The new law aims to increase the number of available liquor licenses statewide by making unused licenses available. Most importantly, it removes a myriad of restrictions that have long …
Continent 8 Technologies Opens State-of-the-Art Data Center in Atlantic City
On April 18th, Continent 8 technologies, a long-time client of Porzio Governmental Affairs, opened its state-of-the-art data center in Atlantic City. Continent 8 offers hosting and data storage services for digital gaming businesses, and this data center is the result of significant investments made by the company in the New Jersey gaming industry. The data center houses 90% of the state’s licensed internet gaming and sports wagering platforms, making it a landmark in the gaming space.
Continent 8 Technologies Awarded the NJBIZ Leaders in Digital Technology Award
On March 30th, long-time Porzio Governmental Affairs client Continent 8 Technologies was awarded the NJBIZ Leaders in Digital Technology award in an online ceremony. Continent 8 is a technology and services firm, offering hosting and data storage services for businesses in the digital gaming space. With the help of Porzio Governmental Affairs’ Barbara DeMarco, this international firm has made large investments in New Jersey, most notably the creation of an Atlantic City data center in 2019.
Legislative and Budget Activity
August 23, 2022 In the Statehouse, our team was working to ensure that the State’s $50.6 billion FY 2023 budget included key provisions that would increase access to higher education at county colleges, expand services for people with disabilities, fund services for students with disabilities, and increase access to cancer screenings and research. Our team worked alongside and on behalf …
Porzio Governmental Affairs Coordinates Microstamping Technology Demonstration on Behalf of Client Brady United Against Gun Violence
On June 14th, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, and Brady United Against Gun Violence held a live demonstration of microstamping technology, a cutting-edge forensic technology used for tracing bullet casings to the firearm that they were discharged from. Todd Lizotte, one of the co-inventors of microstamping, demonstrated the technology. The New Jersey legislature is currently considering a bill, S1462/A2216, that would implement microstamping technology for newly manufactured semi-automatic pistols sold in the state. Only two states in the country, California and New York, have passed microstamping laws. The demonstration occurred at the Newark Police Department shooting range on Delancey Street in Newark, NJ.
Porzio Governmental Affairs Hired by New Offshore Wind Joint Venture
Porzio Governmental Affairs has secured its first offshore wind client, entering the burgeoning industry, the firm announced on Thursday. Porzio Governmental Affairs, based in Trenton, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Porzio, Bromberg, & Newman (Porzio), headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey.
Steve Sweeney Election Loss Sidelines NJ Disability Champion
November 29, 2021 – Before his stunning defeat this month, New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney had earned an image as a political brawler.