June 15, 2020 – On Friday, May 29, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that licensed community-based child care centers could reopen to all clients on June 15, providing that centers follow specific CDC and State guidelines. With the exception of approximately 500 of the 4100 licensed community-based child care centers in NJ working on emergency status, the majority of community-based child care centers have been closed for nearly two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislation Clarifying Remote Education Policies During Emergency School Closures Signed Into Law
April 16, 2020 – Governor Murphy has signed into law a bill that requires virtual or remote instruction days be counted towards the 180-day school requirement during certain emergencies.
Porzio Governmental Affairs Ranked Among Top Five Lawyer-Lobbyists in NJ for 2019, according to New Jersey Law Journal
April 13, 2020 – The New Jersey Law Journal released its list of the top 2019 New Jersey lawyer-lobbyist firms by revenue, ranking Porzio Governmental Affairs (PGA) as one of the top five in the state. Receipts for PGA increased by 10% from 2018 and placed PGA fifth among lawyer-lobbying firms.
Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco Featured in “Trenton two-step: Women lobbyists see next generation coming along”
December 17, 2020 – Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco featured in ROI-NJ article titled, “Trenton two-step: Women lobbyists see next generation coming along — but not necessarily breaking the mold.”
Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco Have Been Named to Senator Weinberg’s 2019 Women Power List
December 13, 2019 – Senate Majority Leader Weinberg has released her annual list of the most powerful and influential women in New Jersey civic affairs. Porzio Governmental Affairs is proud to announce that Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco have been named to this prestigious list.
PGA client, Girls Who Code Showcase Features Young Female Coders at NJIT
December 12, 2019 – Today PGA client, Girls Who Code, together with the Newark Board of Education and NJIT, held their first showcase of coding-based projects developed by female middle school and elementary school students from Newark.
Porzio’s Family of Companies Receive Community Impact Award
November 22, 2019 – On November 21, 2019, Porzio and its family of companies received the Community Impact Award from the Arc of New Jersey.
Governor Murphy Signs Expansion of NJ’s Medical Marijuana Program
July 9. 2019 – On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, Governor Murphy signed into law a long-awaited expansion of NJ’s medical marijuana program.
Porzio Government Affairs’ client, Continent 8 Technologies, Opens Atlantic City Data Center
June 12, 2019 – Porzio Governmental Affairs’ client, Continent 8 Technologies and the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Authority held a Press Briefing on the opening of Continent 8’s Atlantic City Data Center located within the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco Have Been Named to Senator Weinberg’s 2018 Power List
November 28, 2018 – ersey civic affairs. Porzio Governmental Affairs is proud to announce that Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco have again been named to this prestigious list.