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District 2 Legislative team to address e-bike safety

District 2 Legislative team to address e-bike safety

July 29, 2025

Following the death of a young e-bike rider in Somers Point last week, members of New Jersey’s District 2 Legislative team are seeking ways to strengthen safety requirements for e-bike operators.

Polistina, Guardian & Swift Call for Strengthening E-Bike Safety Standards

Polistina, Guardian & Swift Call for Strengthening E-Bike Safety Standards

July 29, 2025

Following a local tragedy which resulted in the death of an Egg Harbor Township teen earlier this month, Senator Vince Polistina, Assemblyman Don Guardian and Assemblywoman Claire Swift (R-Atlantic), today called for strengthening safety requirements for e-bike operators.

Republican Lawmakers Support Bill That Defines Antisemitism

Republican Lawmakers Support Bill That Defines Antisemitism

July 25, 2025

New Jersey is one step closer to officially defining antisemitism.

Service Industry Upheaval: Atlantic and Cape May Lawmakers Speak Out Against Bill Targeting Tipped-Wage Workers

Service Industry Upheaval: Atlantic and Cape May Lawmakers Speak Out Against Bill Targeting Tipped-Wage Workers

April 10, 2025

A bill throwing New Jersey’s service industry into upheaval that was up for discussion in the Assembly State and Local Government Committee on Thursday drew sharp criticism from business owners, tipped workers, and Republican committee members Assemblywoman Claire Swift and Assemblyman Erik Simonsen. 

Here’s the final list of who’s running for N.J. governor and Assembly this year

Here’s the final list of who’s running for N.J. governor and Assembly this year

April 3, 2025

The 2nd district could be competitive – Kamala Harris narrowly carried it last year even as she lost Atlantic County – but Guardian and Swift are seen as strong incumbents who will be tough to beat.

New Jersey eyes decriminalizing underage gambling and using fines for compulsive betting treatment

New Jersey eyes decriminalizing underage gambling and using fines for compulsive betting treatment

March 6, 2025

Sam Antar was 18 the first time he gambled with friends in an Atlantic City casino — even though the legal gambling age was 21.

Conference Highlights Power of State Public Higher Education

Conference Highlights Power of State Public Higher Education

February 27, 2025

How important are public colleges and universities in New Jersey?

After 17%-20% electric rate hikes announced, anger rains down on NJBPU, grid operator

After 17%-20% electric rate hikes announced, anger rains down on NJBPU, grid operator

February 17, 2025

The regional grid operator PJM Interconnection and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities took heavy criticism Thursday, after an announcement that home electricity rates will go up an average of $25 a month statewide starting in June.

Second District Legislators respond to recent announcement of Atlantic City Electric rate increases

Second District Legislators respond to recent announcement of Atlantic City Electric rate increases

February 13, 2025

On February 12, Atlantic City Electric announced a proposed rate increase of more than 17%, expecting to start affecting customer bills in June 2025.

Assembly Passes Swift Bill Creating New Fines for Underage Gambling to Support Treatment

Assembly Passes Swift Bill Creating New Fines for Underage Gambling to Support Treatment

January 30, 2025

Assemblywoman Claire Swift, a Republican lawmaker representing Atlantic City, sponsors a bill revising underage gambling penalties that passed the full Assembly on Thursday.