Rutgers University

STENDER: RUTGERS' DOUGLASS PLAN A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

(SCOTCH PLAINS) -- Assemblywoman Linda Stender today welcomed Rutgers University President Richard McCormick's decision to create a special college for women's education, but stopped short of declaring victory in the fight to ensure that the unique traditions and vision of Douglass College are not eliminated under a long-planned University structural overhaul.

CODEY BILL TO FUND WORLD-CLASS STEM CELL INSTITUTE PASSES SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE

TRENTON -- New Jersey's stem cell agenda took another step forward today with the Senate Budget Committee approving a bill sponsored by Senate President Richard J. Codey, D-Essex, which allocates $150 million to build a world-class stem cell institute. Sen. Codey testified before the committee, saying the bill, S1471, "has the potential to chart a new course in New Jersey history and the history of medical treatment all over the world."

VITALE RESOLUTION CALLING ON RUTGERS TO SAVE DOUGLASS COLLEGE

TRENTON - A resolution sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale which would urge Rutgers University to retain Douglass College as a four-year women's college was approved by the Senate Education Committee today by a vote of 3-0, with one abstention, following a Statehouse rally by Douglass alums and State legislators supporting the college.

"Douglass College has played a major part in preparing women for leadership roles in New Jersey and throughout the country," said Senator Vitale, D-Middlesex. "Throughout its history, the College's mission has changed with the changing status of women in our society, but there is still so much to be done, and Douglass's work is far from complete. Restructuring Rutgers University to fold Douglass into their larger gen-ed picture would be a disservice to efforts empowering women in New Jersey."

STENDER/GREENSTEIN/WATSON COLEMAN RESOLUTION
CALLING FOR DOUGLASS COLLEGE'S PRESERVATION PASSES

CORZINE TO HOST BUDGET DIALOGUES IN NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH Governor Invites Residents to March 7-9 Regional Discussions

TRENTON - Governor Jon S. Corzine today announced he is hosting three regional forums on March 7-9 to discuss New Jersey budgetary issues with New Jersey residents.

STENDER WELCOMES SUPPORT FROM BARONI, BECK
IN FIGHT TO SAVE DOUGLASS COLLEGE
Assemblywoman Urges Colleagues to Join Other Assembly Members
As Part of Bipartisan Effort to Preserve All-Women's School

BARONI AND BECK CALL ON RUTGERS OFFICIALS TO REJECT ELIMINATION OF DOUGLASS COLLEGE

INVITE DEMOCRATS TO JOIN THEM IN BIPARTISAN EFFORT

Cardinale Dissatisfied By Chen Selection
New Public Advocate has argued Against “Megan’s Law�

Senator Gerald Cardinale, (R-39), issued the following statement regarding the selection of Rutgers Law Professor Ronald Chen as Governor Jon Corzine’s Public Advocate.

INVERSO DISAPPOINTED BY CHEN APPOINTMENT
New Public Advocate has argued Against “Megan’s Law�

State Senator Peter Inverso, (R-14), issued the following statement regarding the selection of Rutgers Law Professor Ronald Chen as Public Advocate.

GUSCIORA: COURT'S DECISION ON 'PAPER TRAIL' LAWSUIT A VICTORY FOR NEW JERSEY VOTERS
Appellate Division Reinstates Lawsuit To Force Expedited Updating of Electronic Voting Machines