Assemblyman Coutinho

June 9, 2009 - 10:08am
PRESS RELEASE

LAMPITT/DeANGELO/COUTINHO BILLS TO GREEN NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS & STATE OFFICES CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL

LAMPITT/DeANGELO/COUTINHO BILLS TO GREEN NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS & STATE OFFICES CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL

Legislation Assembly members Pamela Lampitt, Wayne P. DeAngelo and Albert Coutinho sponsored to further promote the state’s efforts to conserve energy and improve efficiency in state buildings and public schools today was released by the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

The lawmakers crafted measures (A-3082 and A-3596) as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve energy efficiency, conservation and increase environmental sustainability.

Last year, New Jersey was at the helm of national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a portion of all energy to come from renewable resources, it became the third state in the nation to enact the law preceding federal efforts to cut greenhouse gases.

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April 28, 2009 - 3:43pm
PRESS RELEASE

COUTINHO NAMED TO ASSEMBLY BUDGET PANEL

COUTINHO NAMED TO ASSEMBLY BUDGET PANEL

Assemblyman Gives State's Largest  City a Voice in Budget, Fiscal Issues

(TRENTON) - Assemblyman Albert Coutinho was today named to the Assembly Budget Committee, providing the City of Newark with a voice on the powerful fiscal panel.

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June 16, 2008 - 4:37pm
PRESS RELEASE

ASSEMBLY CLEARS PACKAGE OF BILLS TO IMPROVE HOSPITAL EFFICIENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY

ASSEMBLY CLEARS PACKAGE OF BILLS TO IMPROVE HOSPITAL EFFICIENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY

Measures Would Help To Stabilize Financial Health of State's Hospitals

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed two measures that are part of a multi-bill legislative package aimed at stabilizing the long-term financial health of the state's hospital industry to stave-off future hospital closings.

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June 16, 2008 - 4:28pm
PRESS RELEASE

COMPREHENSIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REFORM PLAN CLEARS ASSEMBLY

COMPREHENSIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REFORM PLAN CLEARS ASSEMBLY

Bill Would Implement Most Comprehensive Reform
Of State's Affordable Housing Laws in Over Two Decades

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed landmark legislation to reform the state's affordable housing program by implementing more equitable housing practices and increasing affordable housing availability across the state.

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May 22, 2008 - 3:33pm
PRESS RELEASE

COMPREHENSIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REFORM PLAN CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL

COMPREHENSIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REFORM PLAN CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL

Bill Would Implement Most Comprehensive Reform of State's Affordable Housing Laws in Over Two Decades

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee today released landmark legislation to reform the state's affordable housing program by implementing more equitable housing practices and increasing affordable housing availability across the state.

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