BECK, CASAGRANDE AND O'SCANLON TO CORZINE ON BUDGET: MORE CUTS

Senator Jennifer Beck, Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande and Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon today said they welcome Governor Jon Corzine’s decision to ask state department heads to identify five percent budget cuts, but said it was not enough. 

Casagrande Urges Lawmakers to Hear Two Bills Limiting Sick Leave Usage, Payouts for Public Employees

Says Keansburg Schools Superintendent's $740,000 Severance Package Screams for Reform

Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande today said she asked the Assembly State Government Committee to hear two bills that would limit sick leave usage and payouts for public employees in light of Wednesday’s revelation that the outgoing Keansburg schools superintendent is slated to receive a $740,000 retirement package.

Casagrande: Let's Get Serious About Reforming the State's Pension System

Encourages Support of Her Pension Legislation

Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande today said she is encouraged that the Corzine Administration and the head of the Senate Budget Committee are open to revisiting the criteria for eligibility into the state’s pension system, but cautioned that any changes must be stringent enough to result in significant savings.

O'SCANLON, CASAGRANDE INTRODUCE LEGISLATION LIMITING SICK LEAVE USAGE, PAYOUTS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande have introduced legislation restricting the amount of sick leave a public employee can use and  “cash out” prior to and upon retirement.

CASAGRANDE VOWS TO FIGHT FOR ETHICS, BUDGET REFORMS

ASSEMBLY STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE TABLES TWO OF HER AMENDMENTS

Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande said that although two amendments she proposed today to watered-down ethics and budget legislation were not considered by the majority Democrat members of the Assembly State Government Committee, she will continue to advocate for comprehensive and stringent ethics and budget reforms.

CASAGRANDE PROPOSES CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REDUCING THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SIGNATURES FOR RECALL PETITIONS

Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande has introduced legislation that would amend the state Constitution by reducing the number of signatures required on a petition to recall elected officials.

CASAGRANDE: NJ POOR STATE GOVERNMENT RANKING DUE TO MAJORITY PARTY'S LACK OF FISCAL DISCIPLINE

In response to a survey that ranks New Jersey’s state government near the bottom of the pack, Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande today said that if Governor Jon Corzine and his party had consistently practiced fiscal discipline for the past six years, the state would not be the economic basket case it currently is.

CASAGRANDE, O'SCANLON: CRYAN'S ATTEMPT TO REPEAL PAY-TO-PLAY SHOWS PARTY'S TRUE COLORS

In response to Assemblyman Joseph Cryan’s recent  introduction of a bill to repeal  pay-to-play restrictions, Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande and Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon said the repeal effort clearly shows Democrats are not serious about providing authentic ethics reforms.

Casagrande: New Poll Underscores Corzine's Intent to Ignore Taxpayer's Demands

Quinnipiac Poll Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Oppose Monetization Plan

Citing the devastation massive toll road and gasoline tax hikes will have on New Jersey residents under Governor Jon Corzine’s secret asset monetization proposal, Assemblywoman-Elect Caroline Casagrande said a new poll released today that shows voters overwhelmingly oppose the plan underscores the Administration’s intent to continue to ignore taxpayer’s demands.