VITALE BILL TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO CREATE TRUST FUND TO AID HOMELESS SIGNED INTO LAW

CAMDEN – A bill co-sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale which permits county governments to create trust funds in order to provide assistance to homeless New Jerseyans living within the county was signed into law yesterday by Governor Corzine.

“At a time of nearly unprecedented economic crisis, New Jerseyans are finding themselves unable to keep their heads above water, and many require a helping hand just to get by,” said Senator Vitale, D-Woodbridge, and Chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. “This new law extends that helping hand, providing needed funding for social services programs specifically intended to help the State’s homeless citizens. We cannot turn our backs on State residents struggling to make ends meet, and this law ensures that we have the resources to help when our help is needed the most.”

REDD-STACK BILL TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO CREATE TRUST FUND TO AID HOMELESS SIGNED INTO LAW

CAMDEN – A bill sponsored by Senators Dana L. Redd and Brian P. Stack which permits county governments to create trust funds in order to provide assistance to homeless New Jerseyans living within the county was signed into law today by Governor Corzine.

“Particularly in this difficult economy, many New Jersey residents are falling through the cracks, unable to make ends meet,” said Senator Redd, D-Camden and Gloucester. “Many of these folks find themselves living on the streets, victims of the economic downturn and unable to find a helping hand. Now, thanks to today’s bill signing, I can say unequivocally to those who are suffering in the night that help is on the way.”

VITALE ASSURES PUBLIC -- STATE IS READY TO HANDLE H1N1 RESURGENCE

WOODBRIDGE – As public school students in his legislative district and around the State make their return to the classroom this week, State Senator Joseph F. Vitale, the Chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, assured parents that New Jersey is fully prepared for a resurgence of the H1N1 Influenza virus, a highly contagious variant of the flu that has been identified as “swine flu” in media reports.

“I’ve been in touch with officials from the State Department of Health and Senior Services, and I am confident that we are ready to meet this public health risk head on,” said Senator Vitale, D-Woodbridge. “While the resurgence of H1N1 is something that we have to monitor very closely, we can contain the risk and minimize the danger with common-sense prevention tips and strong communication between parents, school administrators and public health officials in the event that a child does become sick. With proper precautions, H1N1 can be no more serious than the seasonal flu, but we all have to do our part by following prevention guidelines to contain this disease.”

REDD: CHRISTIE’S DENIAL OF $2 BILLION IN EDUCATION FUNDS WOULD HAVE DEVASTATING IMPACTS FOR SCHOOLS, CHILDREN, WORKFORCE & ECONOMY

Senator Dana Redd (D-Camden) today joined South Jersey educators and residents to slam Bush Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie for rejecting billions of dollars in federal recovery funds from President Barack Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Senator Redd hosted the press conference at the Leadership, Education, and Partnership (LEAP) Academy University Charter School in Camden to highlight Christie’s refusal of $2 billion in federal funding for the state’s education system.

The Senator said LEAP Academy was an ideal location for the event in light of yesterday’s announcement by Governor Jon S. Corzine on the significant growth in the number of charter schools and student enrollment in New Jersey. Since 2006, the number of charter schools has increased by 34 percent while student enrollment rose almost 55 percent.

“Christie cannot say he is advocating for our children and their future when he has flat-out refused $2 billion in education aid that is critical to New Jersey students receiving a quality education,” said Redd. “Our children deserve the best possible opportunity to acquire the skills they need to enter the 21st century job market. An educated workforce is integral to the health of our state’s economy today and for generations to come. Yet, Christie put politics at the head of the class instead of our children when he decided to refuse critical resources that every child deserves.”

LIKE BIRDS OF A FEATHER, CHRISTIE AND PAWLENTY FLOCK TOGETHER

Christie’s Latest Booster from National Republican Party Also Failed to Disclose Critical Income Information

Today, after months of declaring that he wouldn’t take outside help from national Republicans—despite visits from Newt Gingrich, a recent fundraising junket to Wyoming, and revelations that he may have violated the Hatch Act by launching his gubernatorial campaign from the U.S. Attorney’s office with the help of Bush political advisor Karl Rove—Bush Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie flew in ethically embattled Minnesota Republican governor Tim Pawlenty to rally support for his campaign.

REDD STATEMENT ON SPEAKER ROBERTS

(CAMDEN) – Democratic State Committee Vice Chair Dana Redd today issued the following statement on Speaker Joseph J. Roberts’ decision not to run for re-election:

CRYAN STATEMENT ON SPEAKER ROBERTS

(TRENTON) – Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan today issued the following statement in response to Speaker Joseph J. Roberts’ decision not to run for reelection for the New Jersey General Assembly: 

RUIZ/COUTINHO/SPENCER: CHRISTIE'S REFUSAL OF $2 BILLION IN EDUCATION FUNDS WOULD SHATTER STATE’S EDUCATON SYSTEM, WORKFORCE & ECONOMY

(NEWARK) – Senator Teresa Ruiz, Assemblyman Albert Coutinho and Assemblywoman Grace Spencer today decried Bush Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie for his rejection of billions of dollars from President Barack Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to assist the State in its recovery from the current global economic crisis.

Ridgewood, NJ - 40th District Assembly candidates John Agostinelli and Mark Bombace call on Assemblyman Scott Rumana and Assemblyman David Russo to join them in 6 debates, representing  the three  counties in the 40th District.  
 
"Scott Rumana and David Russo have served as state legislators for a combined 17 years. As such they should be able to speak to and clearly demonstrate their efforts on behalf of the citizens in the district and I look forward to hearing what they have to say, said Bombace."  "The 40th District needs effective, accountable representation that will work to lower our taxes and invest in our future. We are running as the fresh, new voices who will bring new solutions to education, public safety and reform - rather than the stale, old ways that simply aren't getting the job done."

Elected Member of NJ Republican State Committee Speaks Out for His Constituents!