M. Doherty

September 5, 2008 - 2:34pm
PRESS RELEASE

Doherty Encouraged by Provisions in Governor's Highlands Executive Order to Protect Water Quality

Doherty Encouraged by Provisions in Governor's Highlands Executive Order to Protect Water Quality

In response to Governor Jon Corzine’s approval today of the Highlands Council Regional Master Plan, Assemblyman Michael Doherty said he is pleased the governor has seen the wisdom in protecting the state’s water quality by signing an Executive Order to control the affordable housing mandates in the Highlands, and stop the wholesale encroachment on woodland and watershed areas that are so vital to the state.

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September 3, 2008 - 4:37pm
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Doherty Statement on Highlands Meeting with Corzine

Doherty Statement on Highlands Meeting with Corzine

Assemblyman Michael Doherty, R-Warren and Hunterdon, released the following statement today following his meeting with Governor Jon Corzine in which he expressed his concerns with the recently approved Highlands Council Regional Master Plan:

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August 20, 2008 - 9:24am
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Doherty Says Voters Should Define Marriage

Doherty Says Voters Should Define Marriage

Says Latest Gay Rights Poll Another Diversion From Corzine's Poor Poll Numbers

In response to a gay rights-commissioned survey that claims state residents favor gay  marriage, Assemblyman Michael Doherty today called on the Legislature to approve a constitutional amendment he has sponsored that would allow New Jersey voters to decide if same-sex marriage should be permitted.

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July 9, 2008 - 1:37pm
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Doherty: 800+ More New Jersey Job Losses and Counting...

Doherty: 800+ More New Jersey Job Losses and Counting...

Assemblyman Michael Doherty said today that Governor Jon Corzine and his Administration are responsible for the loss of another 800 pharmaceutical jobs in New Jersey.

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June 24, 2008 - 11:32am
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Doherty Resolution Giving Voters Power to Okay Future Debt Gets Assembly Approval

Doherty Resolution Giving Voters Power to Okay Future Debt Gets Assembly Approval

Assemblyman Michael Doherty said today that approval of a constitutional amendment he sponsored that calls for voters to okay all future state borrowing is a much needed and vital step towards stopping Trenton politicians from piling up future debt.

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June 23, 2008 - 2:11pm
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Doherty Statement on Budget Vote

Doherty Statement on Budget Vote

Assemblyman Michael Doherty, R-Warren and Hunterdon, issued the following statement today on why he will be voting against the Fiscal Year 2009 state budget:

 

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June 18, 2008 - 1:22pm
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Doherty: Pallone's Comments on Lifting the U.S. Oil Drilling Ban a Scare Tactic

Doherty: Pallone's Comments on Lifting the U.S. Oil Drilling Ban a Scare Tactic

In response to comments Rep. Frank Pallone made yesterday criticizing Republican presidential candidate John McCain for his support of lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling, Assemblyman Michael Doherty said that if Pallone and the environmental lobby had not prevented the U.S. from developing its own natural resources, Americans wouldn’t be paying more than $4 dollars for a gallon of gas today.

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June 13, 2008 - 2:57pm
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Doherty Says Clean Elections Program Ineffective and Too Costly as State Struggles to Balance Budget

Doherty Says Clean Elections Program Ineffective and Too Costly as State Struggles to Balance Budget

Calling the state’s clean elections program “welfare for elected officials,” Assemblyman Michael Doherty today said New Jersey cannot afford to publicly finance elections as the state struggles each year to balance its budget.

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May 28, 2008 - 3:51pm
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Doherty Expresses Outrage at Corzine's Support to Borrow $2.5 Billion for Abbott Construction Projects

Doherty Expresses Outrage at Corzine's Support to Borrow $2.5 Billion for Abbott Construction Projects

Assemblyman Michael Doherty expressed outrage at Governor Jon Corzine’s comments today calling for approval of legislation that would allow the state to borrow $2.5 billion to fund School Development Authority (SDA) district school construction projects.

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May 28, 2008 - 3:51pm
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Doherty Expresses Outrage at Corzine's Support to Borrow $2.5 Billion for Abbott Construction Projects

Doherty Expresses Outrage at Corzine's Support to Borrow $2.5 Billion for Abbott Construction Projects

Assemblyman Michael Doherty expressed outrage at Governor Jon Corzine’s comments today calling for approval of legislation that would allow the state to borrow $2.5 billion to fund School Development Authority (SDA) district school construction projects.

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