September 1, 2020 – On Monday, August 31, 2020, the Senate and Assembly announced hearings dates on the proposed (revised) FY 2021 budget in September. Recall, that due to the public health crisis, Fiscal Year 2020 will end on September 30,
FY2021 Revised Proposed Budget Update
August 28, 2020 – On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his revised and shortened FY 2021 Budget to the State Legislature. In these unprecedented times, back in June, the Governor and Legislature passed a three-month budget from July to September 2020. They now need to adopt the remaining nine-month budget for October 2020-June 2021.
One Year Anniversary of New Jersey’s Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act
August 10, 2020 – On August 10, 2020, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the implementation of New Jersey’s Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, Porzio Governmental Affairs’ client Compassion & Choices hosted a webinar for supporters and lawmakers across the State.
Executive Order 144
May 18, 2020 – On Friday, May 15, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 144, which set forth the details of how New Jersey will go to the polls for the July 7, 2020, Presidential Primary election.
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.
PGA’s client Organization for International Investment is now GBA, The Global Business Alliance
April 7, 2020 – PGA client Organization for International Investment (“OFII”) has undergone a name change and rebranding to more accurately reflect its mission.
NJ Supreme Court Issued Order Dismissing with Prejudice a Challenge to the New Jersey Medical Aid in Dying Act
April 2, 2020 – On April 1, 2020, the New Jersey Superior Court issued an Order dismissing with prejudice a challenge to the New Jersey Medical Aid in Dying Act. PGA client Compassion and Choices, the nation’s leading End-of-Life advocacy organization, strongly supported and advocated for the New Jersey law.
Governor Murphy Signs Senate Bill 589
January 21, 2020 – Today Governor Murphy signed into law legislation creating an online voter registration platform for New Jersey.
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.