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November 27, 2019

Campaigners for tighter health limits on toxic PFAS chemicals are taking their fight to Congress where a committee last week approved a bill that would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to set regulations that it has so far avoided implementing.


November 27, 2019

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Frank Flakes or Pallone Puffs - which has a better ring?

Cereal wasn't on the menu but it was on everyone's mind Friday afternoon when Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. was presented with a Wheaties box adorned with his smiling face.


November 19, 2019

WASHINGTON — Companies responsible for dumping chemicals again would pay a special tax to clean up polluted sites under legislation introduced Thursday by a powerful New Jersey Democrat.


October 28, 2019

A $37 million beach replenishment project will begin in December at three New Jersey spots that badly need it: Long Branch, Sea Bright, and Monmouth Beach.

Issues:New Jersey

October 25, 2019
On Monday, Congressman Frank Pallone unveiled new legislation to address the youth e-cigarette crisis in the country.

The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 includes the following measures:


October 11, 2019

LONG BRANCH - The federal government should be allowed to negotiate the cost of brand name drugs with their manufacturers,


September 30, 2019

WASHINGTON — New Jersey officials are one step away from gaining access to $100 million in federal funds they can use to help replace Newark's lead pipes.

Issues:New Jersey

September 17, 2019

WASHINGTON — If Congress is going to take steps to address climate change, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. will be out front.


September 13, 2019

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House sought to block President Donald Trump's efforts to allow oil rigs off the Jersey Shore by voting Wednesday to prevent new leases for oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean.