Time after time, Joe Kyrillos has avoided any interacton with voters because he cannot defend his liberal voting record of increasing taxes, increasing debt, increasing abortions, and decreasing freedoms. 

Assembly Approves Wimberly & Mainor Bill to Create Specialty License Plate for Renowned Organization for African-American Men

Bill Creates Omega Psi Phi License Plates

(Trenton) – The General Assembly recently approved legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Benjie E. Wimberly and Charles Mainor to create a New Jersey specialty license plate for the fraternal organization, Omega Psi Phi.

According to the bill, Omega PSI Phi Fraternity was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington D.C. on November 17, 1911. Established over a century ago, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity stands as one of the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American men in America. The fraternity currently has 26 chapters located throughout New Jersey.

“Specialty license plates allow residents to proudly exhibit their support for a worthy cause, a hobby or an organization,” said Wimberly (D-Bergen/Passaic). “Omega Psi Phi would be added to the state list of national service organizations that residents can represent with a specialty license plate. Its members who live and work in New Jersey would have another way to show pride in an organization with a long, esteemed presence in America..."

DeCroce Selected to Participate in National Leadership Program

Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce is one of only 50 legislators from around the country to be selected to participate in The State Legislative Leaders Foundation’s (SLLF) “Emerging Leaders Program” at The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

Congressman Frank Pallone announced that all beaches will be open for Memorial Day weekend at Sandy Hook, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service.

Kean Welcomes NJ Transit’s Added North Jersey Coast Line Service

Assembly Republican Sean Kean, R-Monmouth and Ocean, said today’s announcement by New Jersey Transit that new weekend and holiday trains running along the North Jersey Coast Line will begin June 2 is welcome news as the summer season traditionally kicks off this Memorial Day weekend. In addition, New Jersey Transit is also adding four new weekend express trains between New York Penn Station and Long Branch.

Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health participated in a Hearing on “Examining Drug Compounding.”

Tucker, Singleton, Eustace, Lampitt, Greenwald & Wisniewski Bill to Allow Temporary Professional Licensure for Qualified Military Spouses Advances

Bill Would Help Professional Licensed Spouses Return to Work Sooner After Relocation

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Cleopatra Tucker, Troy Singleton, Timothy Eustace, Pamela Lampitt, Lou Greenwald and John Wisniewski that would allow nonresident military spouses to seek temporary licensure from certain professional and occupations licensing boards upon moving to New Jersey was released today by a Senate Panel.

The bill (A-3427) would provide a "nonresident military spouse" an opportunity to seek a one-year temporary licensure with option to apply for an extension at the end of the year. Under the bill, a "nonresident military spouse" is defined as a spouse of an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces who has been transferred to the state or has moved to the state on a permanent change-of-station basis. Nine states have passed and signed into law similar legislation.

"This is an opportunity for the state to help military families bridge the employment gap when transferred and see little disruption in earning an income for their family," said Tucker (D-Essex). "In a year or two-year time, if the individual has permanently relocated to New Jersey, this temporary license will give them time to seek permanent licensure while continuing to make a living."

Wagner & Eustace Welcome Reopening of Pascack Valley Hospital as HUMC-North

Bergen Lawmakers Applaud Westwood Mayor’s Efforts to Keep Hospital Open for Community

(TRENTON) - Assembly Democrats Connie Wagner and Tim Eustace (both D-Bergen/Passaic) on Thursday attended the grand reopening of Pascack Valley Hospital as Hackensack University Medical Center-North and applauded the efforts by Westwood Mayor John Birkner to ensure that the surrounding community still has access to vital, first-rate medical care.

The hospital closed in 2007 and in 2009 eight municipalities, including Oradell in the lawmakers' 38th District, had successful referendums in support of reopening a hospital at the site. At today's grand reopening, HUMC-North announced it plans to begin accepting patients again on June 1.

"This facility is vital to the short and long-term health of our community, from both a medical and economic perspective. Thanks to the efforts of Mayor Birkner, this rebirth has led to many much-needed construction and healthcare jobs and in the long-term will provide peace of mind for residents knowing the care they need is just a heartbeat away," said Wagner.

"As a former Mayor, I know first hand how devastating it can be to the community to lose a vital economic engine such as a hospital so I applaud Mayor Birkner for his relentless efforts to preserve Pascack Valley. Not only will this ensure the delivery of critical care to residents, but it will help preserve much needed jobs and revenue in Bergen County," said Eustace.

To continuing reading, please visit: the Assembly Democratic website.

NJ Assembly Dems on YouTube
NJ Assembly Dems on Vimeo
NJ Assembly Dems on Facebook
NJ Assembly Dems on Twitter
NJ Assembly Dems e-mail alerts