Teresa Ruiz Archives - New Jersey Globe

Ruiz introduces bills to facilitate remote learning

September 9, 2020 11:15 am

State Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Newark) introduced a pair of bills to make remote schooling less of a strain on teachers and parents. “The closure of schools and shift to virtual instruction has been particularly hard on parents unable to work...

Rice claims Democratic leaders intentionally stalling marijuana decriminalization

September 1, 2020 5:09 pm

State Sen. Ronald Rice (D-Newark) accused Democratic legislative leaders of intentionally stalling a marijuana decriminalization bill Tuesday, claiming outside interests were behind the delays. “I appeal to everyone in our state to consider why has it taken two years and...

N.J. Latino leaders praise Biden plan

August 5, 2020 11:49 am

A plan by Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to invest in Latino communities is being heralded by key Latino Democrats in New Jersey, which has the 7th largest Latino population in the nation. Biden has proposed investing in Latino economic...

With departure looming, no word on Repollet replacement

June 18, 2020 3:44 pmJune 18, 2020 5:19 pm

There’s still no word on who Gov. Phil Murphy will choose to succeed Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet after he departs the administration to become president of Kean University next month. “No update on the status in terms of his successor,”...

Ruiz thrilled by Pierre-Louis nomination

June 5, 2020 1:07 pm

State Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Newark) is thrilled by Gov. Phil Murphy’s new Supreme Court nominee. “If you’re asking me to give you my first impression, it’s the most beautiful American story that we need now more than ever,” Ruiz said,...

Democratic Senators post decriminalization bill

June 4, 2020 4:30 pmJune 4, 2020 4:32 pm

Democratic state senators introduced a long-awaited marijuana decriminalization bill Thursday. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Teresa Ruiz (D-Newark), Sandra Cunningham (D-Jersey City) and Ron Rice (D-Newark), would remove criminal penalties for possession of one pound or less of marijuana and...

Pou, Latino Caucus want Latina on Redistricting Commission

May 21, 2020 5:32 pm

The Legislative Latino Caucus wants the Democratic State Committee to appoint a women from the state’s Latino community to Legislative Redistricting Commission. “As you know well, diversity in membership is critical across all government committees, and the composition of this...