Michael Panter

STENDER, PANTER, WHELAN: NEW POLL NUMBERS SHOW NEED TO SEND MESSAGE ON IRAQ TO BUSH

(TRENTON) - Citing a new Monmouth University Poll that found widespread disapproval of President Bush's handling of Iraq among New Jersey residents, Assembly members Linda Stender, Michael Panter, and Jim Whelan said the Legislature needs to send a clear message of opposition to Bush's "troop surge" strategy.

O'TOOLE TO DEMOCRATS: IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT REFORM, POST THIS BILL

AFTER BILL LANGUISHES FOR MONTHS, CONNERS AND PANTER TODAY ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR A-1491

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ...
Senator Ellen Karcher and Assemblyman Michael Panter:
Fearlessly Tackling the Big Issues Facing Monmouth County Taxpayers

Don't force-feed baloney

Asbury Park Press Editorial
October 9, 2006

Two recent initiatives from Monmouth County's state legislators make us wonder if they're trying to set themselves up for late-night talk show hosts' jokes.

First, Assemblyman Michael Panter, D-Monmouth, wants to ban the sale of foie gras - a pate-type spread of fattened fowl liver that is considered a delicacy. Panter, a vegetarian, says force-feeding of the birds to fatten their liver is inhumane. Food distributors say ducks and geese force-feed themselves already to prepare for migration; they didn't invent the practice. We have to agree. Ever walk across a field after a flock of Canada geese stopped by for a meal? Talk about foul.

Next, Sen. Ellen Karcher, D-Monmouth, wants to ban trans fats in restaurants. She says restaurants should replace the partially hydrogenated oil commonly used in cooking with healthier alternatives such as vegetable oils, to help battle obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

When voters sent Karcher to Trenton to help trim the fat, that wasn't the kind of fat they had in mind.

New Jersey has more pressing problems. Panter and Karcher should be focusing on the reasons people are migrating south, and not just for the winter. It's not because of force-fed geese. It's not because trans fats are used in restaurants. It's because there is too much pork in the state budget that they can no longer afford.

GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL BARRING PROTESTS AT FUNERALS OF FALLEN U.S. SOLDIERS
New Jersey Joins Other States, Congress in Counteracting
Midwest Religious Sect's Demonstrations at Military Funerals

(TRENTON) -- Governor Jon S. Corzine has signed legislation Assemblymen Jack Conners, Neil M. Cohen, and Michael Panter and Assemblywomen Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Linda Greenstein, and Joan Voss sponsored to prohibit demonstrations from disrupting the funerals of U.S. soldiers killed in combat.

ASSEMBLY PASSES BILL BARRING PROTESTS AT FUNERALS OF FALLEN U.S. SOLDIERS
New Jersey Advances Bill to Increase Protection,
Counteract Midwest Religious Sect's Demonstrations at Military Funerals

(TRENTON) -- The Assembly recently passed legislation Assemblyman Jack Conners, Neil M. Cohen, and Michael Panter and Assemblywomen Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Linda Greenstein, and Joan Voss sponsored to prohibit demonstrations from disrupting the funerals of U.S. soldiers killed in combat.

PANTER APPLAUDS INCLUSION OF PENSION REFORM IN 'CORE' SHARED SERVICES PLAN
Lawmaker Renews Support for Efforts That Would Rein in Pension Abuses And Stealth Contractual Deals by 'Out of Control' School Chiefs

(SHREWSBURY) - Assemblyman Michael J. Panter today expressed satisfaction that a package of government regionalization and efficiency measures announced by Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts Jr. contain elements to impede contract and pension abuses by top school administrators cited in a recent report issued by the State Commission of Investigation.

PANTER APPOINTED TO NCSL BUDGETS COMMITTEE
Panel Examines National Trends Affecting State Budgets; Improve Working Relationships between State and Local Government

(SHREWSBURY) - Assemblyman Michael J. Panter has been appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures' standing Budgets and Revenues Committee by Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr.

PANTER'S FORT MONMOUTH REVITALIZATION BILL PASSES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Legislation to be Heard by Senate on Monday, March 20

(SHREWSBURY) - Assemblyman Michael J. Panter today presented to the General Assembly and shepherded through to passage a bill which will create the Fort Monmouth Revitalization Authority.

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ROBERTS: SCI REPORT ON SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR PAY
SHOWCASES SYSTEM IN NEED OF OVERHAUL

(TRENTON) -- Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr., today said that a new State Commission of Investigation report examining the compensation of New Jersey school superintendents has brought to light a system of deals and contractual giveaways in need of immediate overhaul.

PANTER: SCI REPORT INTO PERKS FOR SCHOOL CHIEFS SOUNDS SIGNAL TO REFORM "OUT OF CONTROL" SYSTEM
Assemblyman Will Introduce Package of Reforms to Protect Taxpayer Money

(SHREWSBURY) - Assemblyman Michael J. Panter today decried as "revolting" the results of a State Commission of Investigation (SCI) probe that uncovered widespread abuses and secretive deal-making on salary and benefits for school administrators across New Jersey.