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Bloschak: Education Rally A True Declaration of Independence for New Jersey's Children
Newark-Andrew Bloschak, a lifelong community activist and the Urban Republican choice for Assembly in the 28th District, was pleased at the turnout and unity for change in education at yesterday's rally in the downtown of the state's largest city. Despite inclemement weather conditions, advocates representing a diverse realm of groups assembled for the rally.

Day 15: Christie’s Values Clock Keeps Ticking

“Within two weeks—14 days—Christie had time to bring George Bush conservative Mitt Romney to New Jersey not once, but twice”

“’Technical’ glitches didn’t stop Christie from campaigning with people like Romney who share his extreme right wing agenda”

TRENTON – Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan today continued his call for Right Wing Conservative Republican gubernatorial nominee Chris Christie to get the “technical” glitches worked out from his values. The AP reported on June 18 that the Christie for Governor website took down the “Shared Values” section that declared Christie’s clearly defined positions against a woman’s right to choose and gay marriage for “technical reasons”.  The Democratic State Committee’s “Christie’s Values Clock”—now in its 15th day on the website—keeps track of how long it will take for the Conservative standard bearer to re-discover his values.

GREENWALD AGE-RESTRICTED HOUSING BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

Measure Will Create Jobs, Affordable Homes, Preserve Local Control

(TRENTON)—Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Louis Greenwald (D-Camden) to permit developers of new housing construction projects currently restricted to those who are 55 and older to apply for elimination of the age restriction was signed into law today.

“Jump-starting stalled housing construction projects are essential to jump-starting our economy,” said Greenwald (D-Camden). “Allowing some new age-restricted developments the opportunity to open doors to families of all ages will create jobs, provide working families affordable places to live and ensure local input remains a guiding factor of these development projects.”

GOVERNOR CORZINE SIGNS LEGISLATION 

TRENTON – Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed the following bills into law:

LAUTENBERG ANNOUNCES SENATE HEARING THAT WILL DISCUSS MYSTERY ILLNESS KILLING NEW JERSEY'S BATS

In a shockingly predictable move, Tony Drollas, a founding member of the notorious “Paulsen’s 20,” was appointed Evesham municipal solicitor last night by the township’s just-sworn-in Republican council members.

GOVERNOR CORZINE FILES MOTION TO JOIN SPORTS BETTING LAWSUIT 

TRENTON – Governor Jon S. Corzine today submitted a motion to intervene in support of a lawsuit filed by Senator Ray Lesniak in March with the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association and three horse racing groups.  The lawsuit seeks to have a federal law banning sports betting in New Jersey and 45 other states declared unconstitutional.

GOVERNOR NAMES SHAWN SHEEKEY ACTING MVC ADMINISTRATOR TRENTON – Governor Jon S. Corzine today named Shawn Sheekey Acting Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission (MVC), replacing Sharon A. Harrington, who was recently appointed to the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. Sheekey has served as Deputy Chief Administrator of MVC since 2002.

Day 14: Christie’s Values Clock Keeps Ticking

“Although there are conflicting stories about his adoption of the anti-choice position and his website is now at odds with those right wing conservative values, there is not a shred of doubt that Christie will work proactively to take away a woman’s right to choose”

TRENTON – Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan today continued his call for Right Wing Conservative Republican gubernatorial nominee Chris Christie to get the “technical” glitches worked out from his values. The AP reported on June 18 that the Christie for Governor website took down the “Shared Values” section that declared Christie’s clearly defined positions against a woman’s right to choose and gay marriage for “technical reasons”.  The Democratic State Committee’s “Christie’s Values Clock”—now in its 14th day on the website—keeps track of how long it will take for the Conservative standard bearer to re-discover his values.

LAUTENBERG ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO IMPROVE LOCAL AIRPORTS

Governor Corzine signed legislation to eliminate non-operating school districts and merge them into existing ones. 

Non-operating districts are typically those with a small number of students, that do not operate schools. As a result, students are sent to another district via a send-receive relationship. The non-operating district is charged tuition for the students it sends to the receiving district. Non-operating districts have school board to assemble the budget for the district. There are 26 non-operating districts throughout New Jersey. 13 of them will be eliminated under Phase I this Fall. Click on the play button to watch the video.

TRENTON – Sen. Paul A. Sarlo (D-Bergen, Essex and Passaic), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today thanked the committee for its work in reviewing scores of nominees that have been presented by the Corzine administration to fill judicial vacancies and openings on various government boards and agencies.

“Just a few weeks ago, there were 38 vacancies on the Superior Court bench,” Sen. Sarlo said. “Thanks to the hard work of judiciary committee members from both sides of the aisle, the endless behind-the-scenes work by committee staff and the thorough preparation by the candidates themselves, we will have whittled that number down to 17 after the nominees, who have since been confirmed by the full Senate, are sworn in.”

DeCROCE: ENJOY THE JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS BECAUSE THE NEXT HOLIDAY WILL COST YOU MORE

GOVERNOR CORZINE'S LIQUOR TAX KICKS IN AUGUST 1

Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce today said New Jersey residents should enjoy the July 4th holiday that kicks off tomorrow and runs through Sunday because it’s the last holiday they will be able to partake in a celebratory toast before Governor Jon Corzine’s 25 percent tax on liquor takes effect on August 1.

Garganio & O’Brien Call Budget Process “A Mess;”Say County Government Still Too Big, Expensive

Outline detailed four-point plan to reorganize and restructure county government

Michael McCarthy and John Shahdanian, the Democratic candidates for state Assembly in the 39th district, have earned the endorsement of the New Jersey Building and Constructions Trades as well as the state’s largest labor federation, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO.

The governor's surrogates have been full of bluster and hyperpole about the evils of hiring politically connected law firms. Yet Governor Corzine, who hasn't managed to push an ethics reform package through a Legislature controlled by his own party, has never suggested that his administration stop hiring politically connected law firms, or that the Legislature ban lawyers from donating to campaigns. The governor should make his rhetoric match his actions, rather than pointing fingers at others.

The Corzine-Moriarty Record:
More South Jersey Jobs Lost

Archer Daniels Midland Company to close
Glassboro facility; Where is Paul Moriarty?

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP -- Last week, the Archer Daniels Midland Company announced its intentions to close their cocoa facility in Glassboro. Faced with the prospect of losing a major employer in his district, Paul Moriarty showed his "Corzine colors" by failing to act or offer any leadership on this critical issue.

Eugene Lawrence, candidate for Assembly in the Fourth Legislative District, said, "Glassboro's borough administrator, Joe Brigandi, told reporters on June 25th that they would continue to try to reach out to Archer Daniels. Since that time, our legislators have been missing in action. We need leaders in Trenton like Domenick and I who will fight for every job in our district."

"Unfortunately for the citizens of our state and more directly of our District, the policies Corzine and Moriarty of serving special interests at the expense of our taxpayers is directly impacting our neighbors," added Domenick DiCicco, who is also running for Assembly. "To be absent from such a discussion and not being passionately involved in trying to save the jobs of our neighbors is simply inexcusable. Moriarty and Corzine's policies of selling the state to special interests at the expense of the working man are simply a sin."

"Corzine and Moriarty's polices are destroying the economic security of our state. As proven by this latest loss of good paying jobs, the record of the Corzine Moriarty administration in one of failure upon the backs of our citizens," DiCicco added. "This is not my opinion, but simply fact. At the end of the day, the voters alone have the power to change this administration. Enough pain has been heaped upon us and our neighbors."

"It's the failed leadership of politicians like Jon Corzine and Paul Moriarty that lead to businesses, jobs, friends and neighbors leaving our state," DiCicco concluded. "It's time to bring new leadership to South Jersey, a team that will work to rebuild and restore our economy from day one."

ALBANO, MILAM & WAGNER TOUT ‘MADE IN THE USA’ FLAG BILL

(TRENTON) – With Independence Day weekend’s arrival, Assembly members Nelson Albano, Connie Wagner and Matt Milam today noted legislation they’ve sponsored would require the state to buy only United States and New Jersey flags manufactured in the United States.

“It makes absolutely no sense to allow even one dime of the public’s money to be spent on an American flag made anywhere but in America,” said Albano (D-Cumberland /Atlantic/Cape May). “It is bad enough that our state and nation’s manufacturing bases have largely evaporated as jobs were shipped elsewhere. Buying the most-recognized symbol of our nation from overseas just adds insult to injury.”

Day 13: Christie’s Values Clock Keeps Ticking

“The ‘Shared Values’ page was in keeping with the staunch anti-choice agenda that is at the center of Christie’s campaign, but the FAQ section is a far cry from where Christie really stands on the issues important to New Jersey voters”
 
TRENTON – Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan today continued his call for Right Wing Conservative Republican gubernatorial nominee Chris Christie to get the “technical” glitches worked out from his values. The AP reported on June 18 that the Christie for Governor website took down the “Shared Values” section that declared Christie’s clearly defined positions against a woman’s right to choose and gay marriage for “technical reasons”.  The Democratic State Committee’s “Christie’s Values Clock”—now in its 13th day on the website—keeps track of how long it will take for the Conservative standard bearer to re-discover his values.

Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder today vowed to work tirelessly in support of their immigration reform package after a grand jury failed to indict an illegal immigrant and unlicensed driver in the accident that killed a 27-year-old Evesham teacher.