Jersey Rules

That’s the focus of this episode of Jersey Rules, featuring Assemblyman Roy Freiman and his work to rein in pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the powerful middlemen operating behind the scenes of the prescription drug system. Through his legislation, the Patient and Provider Protection Act (A1502) , Freiman is pushing for greater transparency and accountability to lower costs for patients and prot...

How can we improve maternal health outcomes? That question is at the heart of this episode of Jersey Rules and central to Assemblywoman Shanique Speight ’s work as a maternal health advocate. Her legislation ( A4222 ), now law, expands public awareness of doula and midwife services across New Jersey, helping more families understand and access the support available to them. In this conversation, w...

A diagnosis at 12 turned into a movement that’s saving lives across New Jersey. In the latest episode of Jersey Rules, Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald sits down with Paul St. Pierre and his mother, Colleen Quinn, to talk about how one family’s journey with epilepsy became a six-year push for change, leading to “Paul’s Law” and new statewide requirements for seizure recognition and first aid tra...

In this episode, we hear from Assemblywoman Rosy Bagolie —a school superintendent herself—alongside Ahmad Hamdeh, Principal of Clifton High School, and Danny Robertozzi, Superintendent of Clifton Public Schools, as they break down what newly signed legislation ( A4882 ) means for restoring focus in the classroom. They discuss how the law sets clear, age-appropriate guidelines for student use of in...

Desde West New York hasta la Cámara de Representantes, la trayectoria del asambleísta Gabriel Rodríguez es sinónimo de servicio y orgullo comunitario. 🎧 Escuche su historia en nuestro último podcast Jersey Rules y en nuestro primer episodio en español. From West New York to the State House, Assemblyman Gabriel Rodriguez ’s journey is one of service and community pride. 🎧 Listen to his journey in...

In this episode of Jersey Rules , we sit down with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, the longest-serving Speaker in New Jersey history, to talk about what affordability really means for working families, and the concrete steps being taken to lower everyday costs. From property tax relief and energy bills to food security and tax credits, this conversation is packed with resources, key dates, and pr...

Organized retail theft isn’t just a nuisance, it’s a multimillion-dollar problem impacting local businesses, raising prices for consumers, and putting retail workers at risk. In this episode, we dive into recently signed legislation ( A4755 ) sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Danielsen and Assemblywoman Heather Simmons that takes aim at highly sophisticated theft rings operating across New Jersey. Hear...

In this episode of Jersey Rules , we dig into one of the most pressing issues facing our state’s small businesses, store workers, and everyday shoppers: the rise of organized retail theft—and the bold steps being taken to fight it. You’ll hear from Montville Police Chief and 2025 President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Andrew Caggiano; Tina Marie Pilate, Manager of Asset...

In this episode of Jersey Rules , we discuss critical legislation signed into law by Governor Murphy in January 2025: Bill A908 , which establishes a rape kit tracking system in New Jersey. This new law ensures that survivors of sexual assault are never left in the dark about their cases, providing transparency, security, and accountability in the handling of sexual assault forensic evidence kits...

New Jersey stands up for intellectual freedom! The Freedom to Read Act was recently signed into law by Governor Murphy to ensure that schools and libraries remain spaces for diverse ideas, protecting against book bans that limit access to knowledge. In our first episode of Jersey Rules, we sit down with bill sponsor Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis and Martha Hickson, a former high school librarian...