Press Release

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

August 10, 2023

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

August 9, 2023

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

August 9, 2023

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

August 9, 2023

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

August 8, 2023

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

August 8, 2023

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

August 5, 2023

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

August 3, 2023

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

August 2, 2023

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

District 30 Legislators Express Frustration Over Nemours Lack of Commitment

August 2, 2023

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

August 1, 2023

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

July 28, 2023

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

July 28, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

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.

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

July 27, 2023

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

July 26, 2023

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

July 25, 2023

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

July 25, 2023

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

July 25, 2023

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

July 22, 2023

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.