Joseph Doria

SARLO-DORIA BILL TO GIVE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS EDUCATION IN PERSONAL FINANCE

TRENTON - A bill sponsored by Senators Paul A. Sarlo and Joseph F. Doria which would establish a pilot program to provide instruction to high school seniors on personal finance was unanimously approved today by the Senate Education Committee.

DORIA BILL TO REMOVE LOOP HOLE IN PREVAILING WAGE LAW RECEIVES FINAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL

TRENTON - A bill sponsored by Senator Joseph V. Doria which would remove a loophole in the current prevailing wage law which denies contractors working under private contracts on public land a fair living wage was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 31-6, receiving final legislative approval.

DORIA BILL TO ESTABLISH PILOT EYE EXAM FOR SECOND GRADERS ADVANCES

TRENTON - A bill sponsored by Senator Joseph V. Doria which would establish a pilot eye exam program for second grade students in New Jersey was approved by the Senate Education Committee today by a vote of 4-0.

"Undiagnosed vision problems are a major impediment for children to achieve their educational potential," said Senator Doria, D-Hudson, Vice Chair of the Education Committee. "Too often, kids don't speak up about any vision problems they may be experiencing, and they start falling behind in their studies because they can't see the blackboard. By giving parents an idea of their children's eye care needs, we can hopefully equip our State's students to do the best they can in their studies."

DORIA-GILL BILL URGING INSURERS TO SETTLE WTC CLAIMS APPROVED

TRENTON - A resolution sponsored by Senators Joseph V. Doria and Nia H. Gill which would urge the insurance industry to quickly and fairly settle any outstanding insurance claims stemming from the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 was approved today by the Senate by a vote of 36-0.

"September 11, 2001 changed the world as we know it, and we're still feeling the impact more than five years after the despicable attacks occurred," said Senator Doria, D-Hudson. "As a resident and mayor of a city overlooking the New York skyline, we're reminded every day of what was taken from us on that fateful date - not just in terms of a recognizable landmark, but also the thousands of lives lost to terrorism. While I don't think America will ever fully heal from the September 11 terrorist attacks, we're beginning to pick up the pieces, and move on in this new world."

"The insurance industry knows the price we paid for freedom on September 11, having lost so many who worked in the World Trade Center," said Senator Gill, D-Essex and Passaic, the Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee. "However, even in grief, America's spirit is resilient, and we want to return to some sense of normalcy. While insurance claims for the World Trade Center property remain unresolved, we cannot move ahead with the healing process."

SENATOR DORIA RESPONSE TO FY 2008 BUDGET ADDRESS

TRENTON - Senator Joseph V. Doria, D-Hudson, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Governor Corzine's FY 2008 Budget Address:

"Governor Corzine's proposed budget is good news for those New Jerseyans who are struggling to meet the high cost of living in the Garden State.

DORIA-GILL BILL URGES INSURERS TO SETTLE WORLD TRADE CENTER CLAIMS

TRENTON - A resolution sponsored by Senators Joseph V. Doria and Nia H. Gill which would urge the insurance industry to quickly and fairly settle any outstanding insurance claims stemming from the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 was approved today by the Senate Commerce Committee by a vote of 4-0.

"While I understand that the September 11 terrorist attacks were a traumatic, unforeseen, world-changing event, Americans are trying to pick up the pieces and adapt to our new world," said Senator Doria, D-Hudson. "In Bayonne, where I serve as Mayor, we never could have imagined a New York skyline without the Twin Towers. More than five years later, the tragedy isn't lessened one bit, but the people of the region are resilient, and we need to return to whatever sense of normalcy can be achieved."

"The insurance industry was impacted by the events of September 11, but so was the rest of the nation," said Senator Gill, D-Essex and Passaic, the Chair of the Commerce Committee. "My heart goes out to those who lost loved ones in the horrific terrorist attacks, and it is totally unacceptable to subject the families to an extended delay in uncertainty of whether their insurance providers will settle claims. We can never bring closure, but we can ensure that insurance companies live up to their commitments."

DORIA MOVES TO SAVE 850 JOBS AT MARCAL PAPER

TRENTON - The Senate today amended legislation, sponsored by Senator Joseph V. Doria Jr., to save the financially troubled Marcal Paper Mills Inc. of Elmwood Park.

"This bill will help save 850 union jobs and the concerns of countless families who have been associated with a proud family business for a long time," said Senator Doria, D-Hudson. "We should do what we can to help companies who want to stay in business, especially one like Marcal which has been a key part of the community of the North Jersey region for some 75 years."

DORIA BILL TO REMOVE LOOPHOLE IN PREVAILING WAGE LAW ADVANCES

TRENTON - A bill sponsored by Senator Joseph V. Doria which would remove a loophole in the current prevailing wage law which denies contractors working under private contracts on public land a fair living wage was approved by the Senate Labor Committee today by a vote of 4-0.

"New Jersey adopted the prevailing wage law as a means to ensure our State's building contractors are fairly compensated for their work," said Senator Doria, D-Hudson, a member of the Labor panel. "However, as we've seen in practice, confusion over the language and loopholes which violate the spirit of the law have allowed some employers to shirk their responsibilities of fair wage and benefits for contractors. This bill addresses the ambiguity in the current law, and ensures that we live up to our commitment as detailed by the promise of the original prevailing wage."

DORIA CALLS FOR STATEWIDE CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BAYONNE - Senator Joseph V. Doria, Jr., D-Hudson, issued the following statement today regarding the first day of Black History Month, and the need to recognize and respect the achievements and struggles of African Americans in New Jersey:

"As we take a moment to reflect on the beginning of Black History Month in February, I hope that we can take time to appreciate the unique needs and struggles of African Americans in the Garden State.

DORIA BILL ADVANCES TO HELP LOCAL RESIDENTS LEARN ABOUT PARK PROJECTS

TRENTON - A bill, S-2342, sponsored by Senator Joseph V. Doria Jr., D-Hudson, to require the Department of Environmental Protection to hold a public hearing when the State plans a major change at a State park or forest has been approved by the Senate Environment Committee.

"People with good intentions don't always agree and parks, especially those in urban settings, are very precious spaces," said Senator Doria. "In my home county of Hudson, I am proud that Liberty State Park has a very loyal following whose patrons want to be a part of any modifications to the Park they love."