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“I am proud to support Barbara Buono for Governor because I believe that she is the best choice to rebuild New Jersey’s economy,” Poliseno said. “This endorsement goes beyond politics; it’s about our economy. Governor Christie talks a big game, but he has failed to deliver results for places like Spotswood, where too many of our friends and neighbors are struggling to make ends meet because of record high property taxes. The Governor’s property tax record is appalling and it will take new leadership and sensible solutions to right the ship.”
Read More >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.
Read More >NJ Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon claims to be conservative yet runs with a known liberal in Joe Kryillos, a question only he can answer for.
Read More >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..."
Read More >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.
Read More >Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean appeared on NJTV’s NJ Today with Mike Schneider tonight to discuss important Republican-sponsored legislation that has been blocked by Senate President Stephen Sweeney. Sweeney has said that he will not post any Republican sponsored bills for a vote.
Kean said that Sweeney has blocked important legislation that impact many people, including a bill sponsored by Senator Tony Bucco (R-25) to close Fenimore Landfill, important to the residents of Morris County.
Speaking of the need for sick leave reform, Kean noted it was reported today that 25 retiring police officers in Jersey City could cost property taxpayers $5 million when their accumulated sick leave is paid out, and taxpayers statewide are on the hook for $880 million in accumulated sick leave that may need to be paid.
Read More >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.
Read More >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.
Read More >Legislation will complement federal aid by providing additional tax relief to businesses, individuals and municipalities affected by historic storm
Read More >Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health participated in a Hearing on “Examining Drug Compounding.”
Read More >TRENTON – Senate Environment & Energy Committee Chairman Bob Smith (D-Middlesex, Somerset) today announced that the committee will hold a hearing regarding the operation and attempted closure of the Fenimore Landfill in Roxbury Township, Morris County. The hearing will take place next Thursday, May 30, at 10:00 a.m. in Committee Room 4.
“There are several issues regarding the landfill that need to be looked at before we take action, but rest assured, we are moving forward,” said Smith. “But before we move forward on any bill, we need to know what exactly is going on at Fenimore and what we in the Legislature can actually do about it. That is the only way we are truly going to resolve the issue.”
Read More >New Jersey’s 16 Senate Republicans today sent the attached letter to Senator Stephen Sweeney. In light of today’s news about Jersey City’s impending $5 million payouts and because Senator Sweeney has publicly vowed not to post Republican-sponsored bills, this caucus urges Senator Sweeney to act for the people and post his measure to end gross sick-leave payouts:
Read More >(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."
Read More >Citing Recent Old Bridge School Bus Crashes, Thompson Says Measure Would Offer Increased Child Safety
Senator Sam Thompson said that recent school bus accidents in Old Bridge, including a crash in which several children were injured, has prompted his introduction of legislation to make school buses safer. The bill, which is being drafted for introduction, would require all new school buses to include three-point lap and shoulder seat belts.
“Parents put their children in infant seats and booster seats to make sure they’re protected in their own cars, but when they send a child onto a school bus, all the child has is a lap belt to keep them safe from harm,” said Thompson. “Parents shouldn’t have to give up the expectation of safety when their children board a bus for a daily ride to school.”
Read More >(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.
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(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Mila Jasey, Patrick Diegnan, Connie Wagner, Ralph R. Caputo and Angelica M. Jimenez to encourage more of New Jersey's teachers to take part in educational leadership r0.oles recently gained legislative approval by the full Assembly.
The sponsors note the purpose of the legislation is to create a teacher leader endorsement program that would identify the skills, knowl¬edge, and requirements necessary to fulfill leadership roles in school districts. Teacher leaders would serve as coaches, mentors, and facilitators of professional learning.
"Teacher leadership goes beyond the four walls of a classroom," said Jasey (D-Essex, Morris). "We must encourage and support our most dedicated, innovative educators to expand their roles and become professional leaders in their field. Fellow educators, schools, and students will benefit greatly from their expertise."
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President Barack Obama will return to New Jersey next week to tour the Jersey Shore with Gov. Chris Christie.
Read More >Christie cuts Jersey Shore reopening ribbon on “Today’ Show Gov. Chris Christie is walking the Jersey shore Friday morning along with members of the TODAY show. The governor is appearing on the morning news program ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. The TODAY show appearance is the first of...
By Tedford J. Taylor No topic is a less likely conversation-starter than our eventual deaths. Still, there is a lot to talk about. When polled, about 90 percent of people presented with end-of-life scenarios prefer the prospect of dying at home with... Read More >
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