Press Release

VIDEO: Senate Republicans Explore Whale Deaths & Wind Farm Concerns at Independent Hearing

May 4, 2023

New Jersey Senate Republicans hosted an independent hearing where the surge of whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore and potential links to wind farms were discussed.

Monmouth County Legislators React to Busing Cuts Due to Loss of State Funding

May 4, 2023

In reaction to the news that Freehold Regional High School District will need to limit busing routes, Sen. Declan O’Scanlon, Asw. Vicky Flynn, and Asm. Gerry Scharfenberger call upon the NJDOE to take immediate steps to restore school state aid cuts as a means to fund bus transportation for next school year.

O’Scanlon Stands with Residents, Local Officials in Effort to Save National Scientific Landmark

May 2, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon expressed his support of local efforts to preserve the historic Horn Antenna in Holmdel, which was used by scientists to confirm the Big Bang theory in 1965.

Bucco Warns that Murphy’s Energy Plan Will Be Financially Devastating as More Households Living Paycheck to Paycheck

May 2, 2023

Sen. Anthony Bucco warned that the extreme cost of Gov. Phil Murphy’s green energy plan could be devastating for a growing number of New Jerseyans as a new report shows more households are living paycheck to paycheck.

Durr Responds After Murphy Says “It’s My Money” While Promising $65 Million of Taxpayer Funds at Campaign Event

May 2, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr responded after Gov. Phil Murphy said, ‘it’s my money, and that’s how it’s going to be spent,’ as he promised $65 million of taxpayer funds for a local project while campaigning over the weekend in West New York.

Pennacchio Bill to Establish Muslim Heritage Month Signed into Law

April 30, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would designate January of each year as Muslim Heritage Month was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

MEDIA ADVISORY (5/3): Senate Republicans to Hold Independent Hearing on Whale & Dolphin Deaths, Wind Farm Concerns

April 29, 2023

New Jersey Senate Republicans will hold an independent hearing on Wednesday, May 3 to receive testimony on the surge of whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore in recent months and potential links to wind farms that are under development.

Oroho Calls for Murphy Administration to Dedicate Pandemic Relief Funds to Prevent $1 Billion Payroll Tax Increase

April 28, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho called for the Murphy administration to dedicate pandemic relief funds to the Unemployment Insurance Fund to prevent $1 billion of cumulative payroll tax increases on New Jersey employers.

Bucco Honored for Supporting the Rights of Domestic Violence Victims

April 27, 2023

The Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter and Theresa’s Fund honored Sen. Anthony Bucco for his work in advocating for the rights and safety of domestic violence survivors.

Testa Calls for Passage of “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” Following Congressional Action

April 27, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa called for the New Jersey Legislature to advance a proposal he sponsors to protect women’s sports to complement recent congressional action that is intended to preserve the spirit of Title IX.

6 Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Nursing Program

April 24, 2023

O’Scanlon and Durr Repeat Call for Moratorium on Offshore Wind Farm Surveys

April 22, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Sen. Ed Durr renewed their call for Governor Murphy to pause offshore wind farm surveys to investigate if the work is responsible for dozens of whale and dolphin deaths and questioned why recently announced studies are being conducted without a pause in survey work.

Rumpf: Indefensible that Trenton Wants to Increase Funding for Inmates But Refuses to Restore School Funding Cuts

April 21, 2023

During a hearing of the Assembly Budget Committee, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf challenged the Murphy administration on its proposed budget that would increase funding for inmates while Trenton refuses to fully restore funding to targeted school districts.

VIDEO: Governor Murphy Is Living Like a KING!

April 21, 2023

Governor Murphy is living like a KING! He spent more than $500k of taxpayer funds on antique rugs and furniture to decorate his office.

Testa Urges DEP to Work with Stakeholders to Produce Plan to Protect East Point Lighthouse

April 19, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa urged the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to continue working with Maurice River Township and the Maurice River Historical Society on a plan to protect the East Point Lighthouse.

Durr: Murphy Spends Lavishly on Governor’s Office Furnishings While Slashing School & Municipal Aid

April 18, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr questioned Gov. Phil Murphy’s lavish spending to furnish the Governor’ Office when the governor is proposing cuts to State school and municipal aid.

Governor Signs Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”

April 15, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

VIDEO: New Law Lets Gov. Murphy Pull the Strings on Campaign Law Enforcement

April 14, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy just signed a law that lets him pull the strings on campaign law enforcement.

Oroho & O’Scanlon Respond to State Auditor Report Showing Murphy Administration’s Failure to Use Billions in Federal Pandemic Relief Funds

April 14, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon responded to a State Auditor report that shows that more than $5 billion in pandemic relief funds remains unspent by the Murphy administration nearly two years after it was received.

Bucco Offers Support as State and Local Officials Respond to West Milford Wildfire

April 14, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said he’s working with State and local officials to monitor a wildfire that has spread to 250 acres along a section of Route 23 in West Milford.