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Bucco: Today’s BPU Action Will Lead to Bans of Gas Stoves & Appliances

Press ReleaseJuly 27, 20230218 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said the BPU has sent New Jersey down an expensive and disruptive path toward the full electrification of homes and businesses that will lead to banning gas stoves and other natural gas appliances.

District 10 Lawmakers: Governor Murphy’s Extreme Energy Priorities Will Cost Taxpayers Dearly

Press ReleaseJuly 26, 20230258 views

District 10 lawmakers warned that Gov. Murphy’s extreme energy policies that would ban affordable natural gas will drive up energy costs for utility payers and make the state more unaffordable for low- and middle-income families.

Durr Bill to Study the Effects of Social Media Usage on Students Becomes Law

Press ReleaseJuly 25, 20230264 views

Sen. Ed Durr’s bill that establishes a commission to study the effects that social media usage has on students both inside and outside of public school was signed into law today.

Governor Signs Bramnick Bill Permitting Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Order Against Strangers

Press ReleaseJuly 25, 20230210 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers was signed into law today.

Pennacchio: Murphy’s Lawsuits Go Against Absolute Right of Parents, Will Hurt At-Risk Children

Press ReleaseJuly 25, 20230124 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio challenged Gov. Phil Murphy’s assertion that suing school districts over parental notification policies is ‘the right thing to do.’

Durr: Governor Murphy’s Energy Priorities are Misplaced and Out of Touch

Press ReleaseJuly 22, 20230180 views

Sen. Ed Durr questioned Gov. Murphy’s energy priorities stating that his plans to ban natural gas appliances, force consumers to purchase electric vehicles, and to upend the State’s energy portfolio with the rushed adoption of offshore wind are misplaced and out of touch.

Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Fight New York State’s Unfair Tax Treatment Becomes Law

Press ReleaseJuly 22, 20230199 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that combats New York State’s excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was signed into law today.

Governor Signs Bucco Bill Keeping Federal Aid in School Districts that Educate Military Students

Press ReleaseJuly 21, 20230274 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would help school districts better utilize state military impact aid for the benefit of students was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Signed into Law

Press ReleaseJuly 21, 20230220 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations while still being able to provide water to customers was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

District 30 Legislators: Governor Murphy’s Outrageous EV Mandate Will Make NJ More Unaffordable

Press ReleaseJuly 20, 20230338 views

District 30 Lawmakers said Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats are making New Jersey even more unaffordable through a new mandate that requires car manufacturers to only sell zero-emission electric vehicles in New Jersey by 2035.

Durr: Governor Murphy Files Rule to Ban Gas Cars, Then Says Consumers Under No “Obligation” to Buy EVs

Press ReleaseJuly 19, 20230378 views

Sen. Ed Durr said Gov. Murphy was being disingenuous by announcing a rule that would force manufacturers to sell only zero-emission electric vehicles in New Jersey by 2035, and then telling New Jerseyans they are under no “obligation” to buy them.

Senate Republicans Ask NJ TRANSIT for Information on Expensive New Gateway Center Lease

Press ReleaseJuly 19, 20230245 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sent a letter today to NJ TRANSIT President Kevin Corbett asking for documents related to the agency’s recent lease of expensive office space in Gateway Center.

Trenton Can’t Get it Right on the State Budget – Not Even Close

Press ReleaseJuly 19, 20230183 views

Hundreds of millions of dollars in Christmas Tree-political projects, reckless deficit spending, and a jaw-dropping lack of transparency undermined the $54 billion State Budget that taxpayers will pay a steep price for in the future.

O’Scanlon Introduces Bill to Reduce Vehicle Registration Violations

Press ReleaseJuly 18, 20230131 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon introduced legislation that would permit New Jersey drivers to renew their vehicle’s registration for more than one year to reduce vehicle registration violations.

Senator Testa Applauds Additional Funding for Manufacturing Voucher Program

Press ReleaseJuly 18, 20230141 views

Sen. Michael Testa commended Governor Murphy for providing additional funding for the New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program.

Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Becomes Law

Press ReleaseJuly 15, 20230141 views

Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was signed into law today.

Bucco Statement on Murphy Administration’s Transit Deal With Onyx/Gateway

Press ReleaseJuly 14, 20230355 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued a statement in response to the lack of transparency displayed by the Murphy Administration and NJ Transit over their recent deal with Onyx/Gateway to lease a costly new headquarters in Newark.

Bucco: BPU Pulls Rushed Building Decarbonization Plan from Agenda

Press ReleaseJuly 13, 20230220 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said the BPU has pulled the approval of a ‘building decarbonization’ plan from its agenda after legislators, the Division of Rate Counsel, and other stakeholders expressed serious concerns.

VIDEO: Governor Murphy just gave BIG WIND a BIG GOVERNMENT bailout!

Press ReleaseJuly 12, 20230130 views

Governor Phil Murphy just gave BIG WIND a BIG GOVERNMENT bailout. Subscribe to the NJ Senate Republicans channel on YouTube. He took $1 BILLION from utility customers and gave it to a HUGE foreign wind developer. New Jersey families and businesses are already paying […]

Testa: BPU Overstepping Its Authority with Plan to “Decarbonize” New Jersey

Press ReleaseJuly 12, 20230167 views

Sen. Michael Testa said the BPU would be overstepping its authority if it adopts a plan to begin the ‘decarbonization’ of New Jersey’s many homes and buildings.

Bucco Says Murphy Shouldn’t Circumvent Legislature When Implementing His Expensive and Extreme Green Energy Plan

Press ReleaseJuly 11, 20230189 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy is trying to circumvent the Legislature as he moves forward with implementing his expensive and extreme green energy plan.

Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028 Signed Into Law

Press ReleaseJuly 11, 20230172 views

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling through 2028 was signed into law.

Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors Becomes Law

Press ReleaseJuly 8, 20230122 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that provides a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze Program was signed into law.

Bucco Bill Enhancing Punishments for Auto Theft Crimes Signed Into Law

Press ReleaseJuly 8, 20230330 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that targets auto theft trafficking networks and expands penalties for offenders was signed into law.

10th District Legislators: Democrats’ Soft-on-Crime Legislation Will Put New Jersey at Risk

Press ReleaseJuly 8, 20230197 views

District 10 lawmakers issued a stern warning about public safety after Democrats passed legislation that will help violent criminals evade prison time.