School Funding Reform Legislation Advances
By Vin Gopal
It’s gratifying to report that the Senate Education Committee passed our legislation to change the state’s school funding formula so it provides equitable access to resources for every student.
Read moreIt’s Time to Ban Cellphones in Classrooms
By Vin Gopal
As the State Legislature begins a new session, the Senate Education Committee is taking up some important bills to address student success and mental health, including a ban on cellphones.
Read moreProtecting Consumers From Overcharging by Pharmacy Benefit Managers
By Vin Gopal
The withdrawal of safeguards against overpricing by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) from the last-minute federal budget bill makes it imperative that we press hard to pass our bill in the state legislature to control PBM’s pricing policies.
Read moreTelehealth Now, and Our Priorities for Coming Year
By Vin Gopal
As a busy year in the State Legislature winds to a close, our bill to extend coverage for telemedicine and telehealth is nearing final approval.
Read moreSchool Funding Reform
By Vin Gopal
The state Senate Education Committee plans to begin discussing our bill to revamp the school funding formula at its Dec. 5 meeting as we strive to create a fairer, simpler and more transparent approach to paying for public education.
Read moreGopal, Donlon, Peterpaul Statement in Support of Change of Primary Election Date 2025
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, M.D., and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul, Esq. have issued the following statement regarding the 2025 Primary Election date, currently scheduled for June 3, 2025, which coincides with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot:
Read moreGopal, Donlon, Peterpaul Address Drones, Call for Federal Action
Legislative District 11 Team calls for stronger state and federal collaboration to address public safety concerns surrounding the rise in drone sightings around New Jersey
Read moreCreating a Pathway to Lessen the Teacher Shortage By Vin Gopal
We’ve taken an important step to lessen the chronic shortage of special education teachers as well as to close the gap between student demand and teachers certified in computer science, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Read moreGopal, Donlon, Peterpaul Applaud Attorney General Platkin and NJ Department of Community Affairs Acting Director Fais on New Rules Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ - Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul issued the following statement applauding Attorney General Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs Acting Director Cari Fais on their announcement of new rules promoting greater transparency in prescription drug pricing.
Read moreA Task Force to Improve Student Literacy
By Vin Gopal
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a critical need to ensure that every student is learning at their grade level and is able to access all the resources to help them succeed.
Read morePens, Backpacks, and Mental Health Services - It’s a New School Year
By Vin Gopal
As children and families prepare to start a new school year, the Legislative District 11 office continues to look for innovative ways of ensuring that students have the tools they need for success, including access to mental health services.
Read moreOur First-Responder Bills Gain Bipartisan Support
By Vin Gopal
Our efforts to increase recruitment of volunteer first responders have been gaining bipartisan support in Trenton.
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