After months of unsuccessful attempts to recover nearly $6,000 from a dental practice, Dorothy Roberts contacted our office for help. Dorothy had prepaid for dental work but decided not to continue treatment after experiencing complications during her initial visit. While the practice agreed she was owed a refund, repeated promises, delays, and even a bounced check left her without her money. Senator Moriarty personally intervened, and the issue was resolved the following day

When Senator Moriarty sponsored New Jersey’s film tax credit program in 2018, the goal was simple: bring productions, jobs, and investment back to the Garden State. Today, that vision is becoming reality. New studio projects from Netflix, Lionsgate, and others are further cementing New Jersey’s status as a leading production hub. The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission is also helping municipalities prepare for film projects through its Film Ready Program. Glo

By Jana Cholakovska, NJ.com An 80-year-old woman got a pop-up on her computer telling her to call Apple support immediately. The person who answered directed her to a Bitcoin ATM, where she deposited $9,500. She never saw the money again. Her story, recounted at a Trenton hearing this week by an AARP fraud awareness speaker, is one of 369 documented New Jersey cases last year totaling $18 million in losses, according to federal data. The machines — often tucked into bodegas,

A man passes by a Bitcoin ATM machine inside the Newport Mall on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Photo by Andres Kudacki for The Jersey Vindicator. By Steve Janoski, The Jersey Vindicator State lawmakers on Monday advanced legislation banning cryptocurrency ATMs throughout New Jersey, with the bill’s main sponsor arguing the machines are gateways for fraud and other scams. The bill, S-2141, unanimously cleared the state Senate Commerce Committee after abo

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely used across New Jersey for everyday travel. But serious concerns have been raised about passenger safety. Reports cited by the New York Times indicate Uber received reports of sexual misconduct or assault in the U.S. nearly every eight minutes between 2017 and 2022. Senate Bill 3789 strengthens protections by: Allowing audio and video recording during rides at the passenger's or driver's request Enforcing zero tolerance for cri

TRENTON – The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee on Thursday advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Paul Moriarty that would require sports wagering licensees to adopt rules on the limitations that can be placed on wagering accounts. Under the bill, S-3419, these limitations could include limits on play times, maximum wager amounts, and deposit and withdrawal restrictions. Any wagering account that is restricted in some way must

New Jersey diners are part of our state’s identity, places where memories are made, and families come together. But nearly 150 NJ diners have closed over the past decade as businesses face rising costs and growing competition. That’s why legislation was introduced to help preserve these local landmarks through the SODA POP bill, Saving Our Diners and Preserving Our Past. The bill would: Provide tax credits for qualifying diners and family-owned restaurants Remove sales

TRENTON – The Senate Labor Committee passed a bill sponsored by Senator Paul Moriarty that would set specific job posting requirements in order to prevent employers or third-party companies from posting fake job openings that they have no intention of filling, also known as “ghost jobs.” While the posting of “ghost jobs” is not a new phenomenon, studies indicate that they have become much more common in recent years as the hiring process has gone digital. “The job search, esp

By Claire Fahy, NY Times New Jersey bills itself as the “diner capital of the world.” Lawmakers are trying to help it stay that way, despite economic turmoil causing food prices to skyrocket. Mary DeLetto, 58, and Lauri Steinberg, 53, are best friends who meet at Summit Diner in North Jersey once a week to catch up. “We walk in and they know — they’re like, ‘Here come the girls,’” Ms. Steinberg said. “Lauri doesn’t even have to order her order anymore,” Ms. DeLetto said. Ms.

Rising property taxes are making it harder for seniors to stay in NJ. That’s why I created Stay NJ to help cut property taxes in half (up to $6,500). Seniors began receiving checks in February and they’ll receive another in May! As we make our way through the budget season, I will continue to advocate for Stay NJ!!

This addictive behavior is at your fingertips. You can now bet on every single play, every pass, every pitch, every moment online. That’s why I have a bill to ban micro betting in NJ. If you or someone you know is struggling with online gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. You’re not alone.

By Suzette Parmley, The Sun Newspapers A bill weaving its way through the New Jersey Legislature could provide much-needed relief for historic diners and restaurants throughout New Jersey. Its sponsors – all Democrats from South Jersey – are pushing for it to become part of the new fiscal year budget currently being crafted in Trenton, and which must pass by June 30. If the stars align, supporters say the “Saving Our Diners and Preserving Our Past (aka the “SODA POP Act”) cou

This year, several of Senator Moriarty’s bills took effect. From improving classroom focus by restricting cellphone use during the school day, to strengthening protections for homeowners by raising standards for home improvement contractors and capping excessive lot fee increases in mobile home communities. These new laws are in place to protect consumers, support students, and keep NJ affordable! If you have any questions, please call us at 856-232-6700.

(TRENTON) — As electricity demand grows and pressure on the regional grid continues to mount, the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee today advanced Bill A4528 . Sponsored by Assemblymen Cody Miller , Wayne P. DeAngelo , and Jerry Walker , the legislation would modify certain permit review requirements under the Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA) to allow nuclear energy generation facilities to be considered for permits under New Jersey’s environmen

(TRENTON) — Renters would have increased safeguards against certain rent hikes under legislation advanced by the New Jersey General Assembly on Monday. Bill A3507, sponsored by Assembly members Yvonne Lopez, Cody Miller and Shanique Speight, would clarify and expand a list of factors used to determine unconscionable rent increases. “If we want to make New Jersey more affordable, we need to ensure renters aren’t getting priced out of their homes. When rent increases dramatical

A December study by Consumer Reports found Instacart's AI-driven pricing meant prices between customers differed as much as 23%. The company says it has since changed its practices. Tiffany Hagler-Geard, Bloomberg By Aliya Schneider, Inquirer Gov. Mikie Sherrill and New Jersey legislators are trying to ban surveillance pricing for grocery stores, but some South Jersey lawmakers want to go further. You could be paying more for that gallon of milk in your on

TRENTON – The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee voted to advance a bill sponsored by Senator Paul Moriarty that would prohibit sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting any wager on a micro bet. Under the bill, S-2160, a “micro bet” is defined as a proposition bet which is wagered live during a sport or athletic event and concerns the outcome of the next play or action. Micro bets can include, for example, whether the

Left to Right: Dr. Harry Levant, Director of Gambling Policy at the Public Health Advocacy Institute, Jeanne Swain of the Council on Compulsive Gambling NJ, Bryan Biehl. The Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts received their testimony on the bill to ban micro-betting. By Public Health Advocacy Institute, PB Newswire BOSTON and TRENTON, N.J., Mar