JENNIFER BECK

State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Red Bank) broached the 2002 state Supreme Court decision that allowed U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg to replace the ethically-troubled incumbent Robert Torricelli on the ballot – despite passing the 48 day deadline.

“The statute speaks very clearly. There’s no leeway,” said Beck.

But Albin said that the case was not an anomaly.  There was a precedent of over 50 years of courts liberally construing ballot deadlines liberally, he said.

“Since 1952, our courts have consistently indicated that the election law statues are directory, not mandatory when it comes to the strict deadlines.  That we should not read the statutes to defeat voter choice, voter participation, or having candidates placed on the ballot,” he said.

The 12th District Legislators today unveiled a ten-point economic stimulus package for New Jersey at a press conference at the State House. The initiatives includes bills that will spur economic growth in the real estate and retail industries, to create a friendlier atmosphere for businesses, and to strengthen the overall budget planning in the State of New Jersey.

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Albin's reappointment may be the only opportunity that elected representatives of the people get to review his qualifications and performance before he gets a lifetime appointment to one of the state's most powerful judicial posts.

Healy: basking in GOP affection

The wave of GOP Healy love continued in West New York last night, but famously conservative state Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Demarest) said his was hardly a Specter-sized appearance at a fundraiser for Democratic Mayor Jerramiah Healy and his running mates.

“I was invited to speak in support of (Council candidate) Guy Catrillo, who’s a Republican,” said Cardinale. “County Chairman Jose Arango invited me, and the municipal party chair asked me to show the flag for him. Look, the bottom line is if you don’t run on the Healy ticket in Jersey City, can’t get elected. From time to time I go to Jersey City to support Republican candidates."

State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Red Bank) spent Saturday night in Jersey City, where she attended a fundraiser for Mayor Jerramiah Healy's slate, Team Jersey City. Beck was a guest of Paul Parmar, a friend who was honored at the fundraiser, which raised money from the South Asian community.  U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone co-hosted the fundraiser, which was chaired by lobbyist/Jersey City Housing Authority Commissioner Raj Mukherji.  Parmar, who was being recognized for his philanthropy, called Beck up to say a few words.  The Republican Senator spoke briefly and did not mention Healy, who is also the Hudson County Democratic Chairman.

Senate President Richard Codey (D-Roseland) says that the criminal conviction of Joseph Coniglio (D-Paramus) doesn't change the way he feels about his former Senate colleague.

“The jury has rendered its verdict and I respect it. I have always known Joe Coniglio to be a caring and dedicated individual and this decision in no way changes my feelings for him," Codey said in a statement released this afternoon.

Senator Jennifer Beck would like Governor Corzine and Assemblyman Cryan to answer a simple question:

“If you really think taxes are too high, why have you supported billions of dollars of tax increases?”

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Beck in Bernards.

BERNARDS – The Somerset County Federation of Republican Women (SCFRW) on Thursday night at the Bernards Inn honored state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Red Bank) with their 17th Annual Millicent Fenwick Award for Outstanding Public Service.

A packed banquet hall included “sister Senator” Marcia Karrow (R-Raritan Twp.), Assemblyman Pete Biondi (R-Hillsborough), past award recipients Assemblywoman Denise Coyle (R-Bernards) and Somerset County Freeholder Pat Walsh, Somerset County GOP Chairman Dale Florio (who worked as a congressional aide for Fenwick), Somerset County Freeholder Jack M. Ciattarelli, Union County GOP Finance Chair Kelly Hatfield, and many others.

The 12th District Legislators are pleased to announce the legislation sponsored by them to broaden protection for stalking victims was today signed into law by the Governor.

“This is a good day for women throughout the state who have been victims of stalking,” said Senator Jennifer Beck, a member of the State Senate Judiciary Committee. “As technology advances, so do the tools stalkers use to keep track of their victims. The new law is keeping in step with technology such as GPS and hidden cameras. I am proud to have sponsored it, alongside my colleague Senator Buono.”

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The Senate Judiciary Committee, voting along party lines, voted 7-4 to approve the nomination of Jeanne Fox for another term on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.  The nomination will now head to the full Senate for a vote. The Senate is scheduled for a session next Monday.