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Bucco: Governor Murphy’s Electric Vehicle Mandate Goes “Too Far, Too Fast, and is Too Costly”

Press ReleaseAugust 19, 20230255 views

Sen. Anthony Bucco said Gov. Murphy’s rule to ban vehicle manufacturers from selling gas-powered cars in the State by 2035 is going too far, too fast, and will be too expensive for lower- and middle-class families.

O’Scanlon: Rutgers Ongoing COVID Vaccine Mandate ‘Ludicrous’

Press ReleaseAugust 19, 20230195 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sharply criticized Rutgers ongoing COVID vaccine mandate as being out of step with science and logic.

Oroho & O’Scanlon Offer Support for Small Businesses

Press ReleaseAugust 17, 20230349 views

Sen. Steve Oroho and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon issued a joint statement in support of NJ retail licensed lottery agents after it was announced that the Lottery Commission was considering approving the online sales of lottery tickets.

Governor Signs Corrado Bill that Would Address School Bus Shortage

Press ReleaseAugust 17, 20230357 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would extend the service life of school buses to address the shortage of school transportation vehicles was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Testa & Polistina Bill Making Historic Investment in Coastal Communities Signed Into Law

Press ReleaseAugust 16, 20230200 views

Legislation prime-sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and co-sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina establishing the Boardwalk Preservation Fund was signed into law today.

Leaders Bucco and DiMaio Express Concerns About Offshore Wind Development and Request Action in Letter to Democrat Leadership

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230213 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Asm. John DiMaio sent a letter to Democrat leadership expressing concerns about the environmental and economic impacts of offshore wind development.

Bucco Statement on Senator Codey’s Retirement

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230273 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s statement on former Gov. Richard Codey’s retirement announcement.

Oroho Responds to Sen. Codey’s Retirement Announcement

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230192 views

Sen. Steven Oroho responded to former Gov. Richard Codey’s announcement today that he will retire from the Legislature at the end of the current term.

Pennacchio Says The Murphy Administration Should Practice What They Preach

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230160 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio said that Gov. Murphy should practice what he preaches in response to recent changes made by the State Board of Education.

Bucco Calls on Democrats to Answer For $1 Billion Bailout of Foreign Wind Developer After Company Reports Significant Earnings

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230250 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco blasted Democrats for approving a $1 billion bailout of foreign wind developer, Orsted, after a press release from the company indicated strong first half profits in their offshore wind business.

Pennacchio: Extremism Has No Place in Educating Our Children

Press ReleaseAugust 10, 20230208 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio blasted the Murphy administration for a recent controversial ruling made by the State Board of Education that has parents and legislators feeling concerned about the direction of education policy in New Jersey.

O’Scanlon Praises Holmdel’s Effort to Save National Scientific Landmark

Press ReleaseAugust 10, 20230240 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon expressed his support of local efforts by Holmdel Township to preserve the historic Horn Antenna. The Horn Antenna was used by scientists to confirm the Big Bang Theory in 1964.

Testa Statement on the Tragic Voice of Deliverance Church Fire in Vineland

Press ReleaseAugust 9, 20230319 views

Sen. Michael Testa issued the following statement on the tragic fire that engulfed the Voice of Deliverance New Covenant Evangelical Church in Vineland on Monday night.

O’Scanlon, Scharfenberger & Flynn React to Growing Concerns Over Wind Turbine Projects by Legislative Leaders

Press ReleaseAugust 9, 20230240 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Asm. Gerry Scharfenberger and Asm. Victoria Flynn react to growing concerns over wind turbine projects by legislative leaders.

After Democrat’s $1 Billion Bailout of Foreign Wind Developer, Bucco Renews Call for Offshore Wind Moratorium to Assess True Impacts to Ratepayers, Environment

Press ReleaseAugust 9, 20230164 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco called on legislators to return to Trenton and vote on a wind moratorium.

Republican Leaders request meeting with NJ Transit engineers considering strike

Press ReleaseAugust 8, 20230144 views

Sen. and Asm. Republican Leaders Anthony M. Bucco and John DiMaio sent a letter to the NJ Transit train operator’s union requesting a meeting to address concerns prior to a possible strike.

Bucco & Testa Plan to Introduce a Bill to Repeal Controversial State Board of Education Ruling

Press ReleaseAugust 8, 20230164 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Michael Testa said they plan to introduce legislation to repeal a controversial ruling made by the State Board of Education.

Bucco & Oroho: ELEC Law Neutered Election Transparency

Press ReleaseAugust 5, 20230143 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Steve Oroho said that the Elections Transparency Act (ETA) signed by Governor Murphy neutered election transparency.

Bucco & Testa: State Board of Education Put Identity Politics Ahead of Parents

Press ReleaseAugust 3, 20230131 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Michael Testa said that the State Board of Education is focused more on advancing identity politics than building stronger relationships between parents and teachers.

Bucco Statement on the Passing of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver

Press ReleaseAugust 2, 20230166 views

Statement from Sen. Anthony Bucco on the passing of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver.

District 30 Legislators Express Frustration Over Nemours Lack of Commitment

Press ReleaseAugust 2, 20230243 views

District 30 lawmakers expressed their frustration after Nemours Children’s Health announced it will no longer accept most new patients enrolled in New Jersey’s Medicaid managed care insurance program.

Testa Urges Murphy to Order Performance Audit & State Oversight for French Arts Museum Project in Jersey City

Press ReleaseAugust 1, 20230307 views

Sen. Michael Testa urged Gov. Phil Murphy to order a performance audit and State oversight to control costs related to the development of a French arts museum in Jersey City.

Pennacchio Urges Action on Bill to Protect Right to Buy and Use Gas Stoves

Press ReleaseJuly 28, 20230143 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio urged the Legislature to take action on a bill he sponsors with Sen. Steven Oroho that protects the right of New Jerseyans to buy and use gas stoves.

Senate GOP Budget Members Call on Democrat Majority to Release Explanations for 400+ Line Items of Budget Pork

Press ReleaseJuly 28, 20230146 views

Senate Republicans called on the Democrat Majority to immediately release explanations for the hundreds of line items that were added to the FY 2024 State Budget in the hours before its adoption.

Schepisi Pans BPU’s Expensive & Misguided Building Electrification Plan

Press ReleaseJuly 27, 20230126 views

Sen. Holly Schepisi panned a plan approved by the BPU today to begin the electrification of homes and businesses, saying it will lead to overreaching mandates and costly bans of affordable natural gas stoves and appliances.