ICYMI: Testa Statement on Ørsted Withdrawing from Offshore Wind Project
In response to Ørsted’s announcement that it is withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project, Senator Michael Testa issued the following statement.
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Statement by Senate Minority Leader Bucco on Orsted Withdrawing From Offshore Wind Project
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to Orsted announcing that they are withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project.
Singer to be Honored with “Legislative Champion Award” by NJ Commission on Cancer Research
Sen. Robert Singer will be honored with the “Legislative Champion Award” by the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR) on November 15.
District 10 Legislators: Murphy Should Unequivocally Support Lowering the Cost of Tolls
District 10 Legislators issued the following joint statement after Gov. Murphy announced that he was vetoing the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s proposed toll increases.
10th District Legislators Blast Murphy Over Regressive Toll Tax Increases
Legislators from the 10th District blasted the Murphy administration after the New Jersey Turnpike Authority approved a $2.6 billion budget that calls for a 3% toll tax increase.
Bucco & O’Scanlon Slam Murphy For Avoiding Real Issues Like the Affordability Crisis
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon slammed Governor Murphy for avoiding real issues like the affordability crisis in New Jersey after a new report ranked New Jersey as the worst state on the 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Corrado: Problems With Bail Reform Need to Be Addressed to Protect New Jerseyans and Retain Law Enforcement Personnel
Sen. Kristin Corrado encouraged lawmakers to return to Trenton to address critical flaws in New Jersey bail reform that are putting Law Enforcement Officers and New Jerseyans’ lives at risk.
O’Scanlon Calls on New Jersey Local Finance Board to Enforce Laws Against Unconscionable Jersey City “Boat Checks”
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sent a letter to the New Jersey Local Finance Board calling on members to enforce laws against the unlawful waste of taxpayer dollars on boat checks.
Testa Urges State to Stop Jersey City’s Risky Deficit Scheme
Sen. Michael Testa sent a letter to the New Jersey Local Finance Board requesting that they soundly reject Jersey City’s proposal to issue $182 million of debt.
O’Scanlon to Reintroduce Bill Revoking Public Pensions for Corrupt Officials
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon announced that he is reintroducing legislation from 2008 that would revoke public pensions for government officials and employees who are convicted of any crime while in office. Sen. Edward Durr will sign on as a co-prime sponsor of the bill.
Durr to Introduce Bill to Increase Mandatory Minimums for Bribery Convictions
Sen. Ed Durr intends to introduce a bill that would establish a mandatory minimum term of incarceration for sentencing related to bribery charges.
Senator Bucco Applauds Funding for Key Morris County Initiatives
Sen. Anthony Bucco issued the following statement in response to several key resources and programs receiving critical funding in Morris County.
Testa Bill to Address Developer Bribes in New Jersey
Sen. Michael Testa introduced legislation to address developer bribes in New Jersey after multiple reports of corruption have flown under the radar.
Bucco Joins Call for Resignation of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez
Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco has called for the resignation of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez following multiple allegations made in a federal indictment.
Testa Calls For Special Legislative Committee to Investigate Attorney General’s Office
Sen. Michael Testa called on the Legislature to return to Trenton immediately to authorize subpoena power for the Senate Judiciary Committee and retain special counsel to facilitate a thorough investigation of the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office handling of a 2019 prosecution.
Bucco: Democrats Extreme, Far-Left Policies Are Steering New Jersey Off Course
Sen. Anthony Bucco said Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats are steering New Jersey off course in response to a new poll that shows New Jerseyans are feeling worse about their quality of life.
Senate Republicans Thank George Helmy For His Service and Bid Him a Fond Farewell
New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statements thanking George Helmy for his service and wished him well after he announced that he would be departing his role as Chief of Staff for Governor Phil Murphy.
Bucco Calls Attorney General’s Action to Seek Attorney’s Fees in Hanover Case “Ridiculous”
Sen. Anthony Bucco said that it is ridiculous for the Attorney General to seek attorney’s fees in the Hanover School Board lawsuit.
Bucco to Attend “Born To Fly” Event at Villa Walsh Academy
Sen. Anthony Bucco announced that he would be attending the Air Force’s “Born To Fly” event at Villa Walsh Academy all-girls school next week.
Durr Intends to Sponsor Parental Rights Notification Bill
Sen. Ed Durr intends to join as a sponsor on a parental rights notification bill that Senate Republicans are planning to introduce in response to recent lawsuits filed against several New Jersey schools over their parental notification policies.