Porzio Governmental Affairs Represents NJ Library Association in Legislative Effort to Safeguard Intellectual Freedom

Porzio Governmental Affairs Represents NJ Library Association in Legislative Effort to Safeguard Intellectual Freedom

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, …

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Murphy signed 2022:S4265/2022:A5912 into law on January 16, 2024, marking the most substantial reform of New Jersey’s outdated liquor license laws in almost a century.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 …

Porzio Governmental Affairs and Hawk Strategies Announce Strategic Partnership

Leading Government Affairs Firms in New Jersey Combine Strengths in Burgeoning Infrastructure Sector and Beyond With New Jersey poised to receive a massive influx of federal investment in infrastructure in the coming years, two of the state’s leading government affairs consultancies—Porzio Governmental Affairs and Hawk Strategies—have formed a strategic partnership aimed at assisting companies with large transportation- and infrastructure-related needs. …

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 …