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Bucco slams Democrats over $500M in budget cuts affecting vulnerable New Jerseyans

August 14, 2025 by Phil Stilton

Senate republican leader anthony m. Bucco (r-25) is calling for an immediate legislative hearing on new jersey’s school funding formula, criticizing its lack of transparency and the volatility surrounding aid distribution.

TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco is calling out Trenton Democrats for what he described as a failure to justify more than … Read more

Bucco urges immediate resolution to NJ Transit strike impacting commuters

May 16, 2025 by Phil Stilton

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco called for urgent action Friday to resolve the ongoing NJ Transit strike, citing its impact on … Read more

Bucco slams Murphy’s energy plan as costly and politically motivated

May 15, 2025 by Phil Stilton

TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s newly announced executive actions on energy policy Wednesday, accusing the administration … Read more

Lawmakers demand Democrats practice inclusion before looming energy crisis slams New Jersey

May 8, 2025 by Phil Stilton

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats are all about inclusion, diversity, and equity, except when it comes to official state … Read more

Bucco Introduces OPRA Reform Bill to Counter the Exploitation of Young New Jerseyans

January 1, 2024 by Press Release

Today, Sen. Tony Bucco introduced a bill to protect New Jerseyans from bad-faith OPRA requests involving young individuals who are subjects of body-worn camera (BWC) footage under certain circumstances.

Senate Approves Bucco Bill to Require Pothole Data in Annual DOT Report

January 1, 2024 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin providing information about potholes in their annual report to the Legislature was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Bucco Resolution Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel

January 1, 2024 by Press Release

A bipartisan resolution sponsored by Senator Anthony Bucco that recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Statement by Senate Minority Leader Bucco on Orsted Withdrawing From Offshore Wind Project

November 1, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to Orsted announcing that they are withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project.

Bucco & O’Scanlon Slam Murphy For Avoiding Real Issues Like the Affordability Crisis

November 1, 2023 by Press Release

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.

Senator Bucco Applauds Funding for Key Morris County Initiatives

October 1, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony Bucco issued the following statement in response to several key resources and programs receiving critical funding in Morris County.

Bucco Joins Call for Resignation of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez

October 1, 2023 by Press Release

Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco has called for the resignation of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez following multiple allegations made in a federal indictment.

Bucco: Democrats Extreme, Far-Left Policies Are Steering New Jersey Off Course

October 1, 2023 by Press Release

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.

Bucco Calls Attorney General’s Action to Seek Attorney’s Fees in Hanover Case “Ridiculous”

October 1, 2023 by Press Release

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

October 1, 2023 by Press Release

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.

Bucco Calls for Halt of NJ Energy Master Plan After Collapse of Wind Co.

September 1, 2023 by Conservative Times

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco has renewed his call to halt Governor Phil Murphy’s energy master plan. The plea comes after Orsted, a key … Read more

Bucco: Listening to Parents is The Right Thing to Do

August 23, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony Bucco said that it is time for Governor Murphy and Trenton Democrats to start listening to New Jersey parents.

Bucco Says AG Should Get Back to Addressing Crime and Car Thefts, Not Injecting Government Between Parents and Kids

August 22, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said that the government should stay out of the parent-child relationship, let parents raise their own children, and get back to addressing rising crime.

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

August 19, 2023 by Press Release

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.

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

August 15, 2023 by Press Release

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

August 15, 2023 by Press Release

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

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

August 15, 2023 by Press Release

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.

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 by Press Release

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

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

August 8, 2023 by Press Release

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 by Press Release

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 by Press Release

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 by Press Release

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

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

July 27, 2023 by Press Release

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.

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

July 21, 2023 by Press Release

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.

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

July 14, 2023 by Press Release

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

July 13, 2023 by Press Release

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.

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

July 11, 2023 by Press Release

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.

Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors Becomes Law

July 8, 2023 by Press Release

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

July 8, 2023 by Press Release

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

Bucco Mourns Firefighters Killed Battling Cargo Ship Fire at Port Newark

July 8, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco mourned the tragic loss of two Newark firefighters who were killed in the line of duty while battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark.

Senate Clears Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors

July 1, 2023 by Press Release

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that would provide a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze program was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Bucco: Kids Do Best When Parents & Teachers Work Together to Support Them

June 23, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco responded to complaints filed yesterday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Middletown, Marlboro, and Manalapan school districts over new parental notification policies they adopted this week.

Senate Clears Bucco Bill Enhancing Punishments for Auto Theft Crimes

June 21, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Bucco’s bill that targets auto theft trafficking networks and expands penalties for offenders was advanced by the New Jersey Senate.

Bucco Welcomes “WITH Grace Initiative” to State House for Pediatric Cancer Advocacy Day

June 21, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco welcomed Grace Eline and the ‘With Grace Initiative’ to the New Jersey State House for Pediatric Cancer Advocacy Day.

Bucco: Murphy Refuses to Discuss Extreme Costs & Future Mandates as His Green Energy Plan Advances

June 17, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy continues to refuse to discuss the huge costs and State mandates likely coming down the pike as he plows forward with his plans to fully electrify New Jersey.

Bucco, Polistina & Testa: Feds are Taking Whale Deaths Seriously While Murphy Administration Dawdles

June 16, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco, Sen. Vince Polistina, and Sen. Michael Testa said they are glad the GAO has opened an investigation into the impact of offshore wind development on whale deaths along the Jersey Shore.

Testa & Bucco Renew Calls to End COVID-19 State of Emergency

June 15, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Anthony Bucco issued a response after Governor Murphy lifted COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care employees but didn’t end New Jersey’s pandemic state of emergency.

Bucco Bill to Establish “Richard Rescorla Day” in NJ Advances

June 13, 2023 by Press Release

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would designate May 27 of each year as Richard Rescorla Day was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Bucco & Corrado Bill Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health Advances

June 13, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill that would designate September 22nd of each year as Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Bucco Bill Providing Tax Relief for Veterans Advances

June 13, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would provide necessary income tax relief for Veterans was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Bucco: If Democrats’ Green Energy Plan Is Such a Great Idea, Why Delay a Vote Until After the Election?

June 7, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked why Democrats would delay a vote on legislation requiring New Jersey to transition to 100% clean energy by 2035 until after November’s legislative elections if it’s such a great idea.

Bucco Bill to Bolster Employment Opportunities in the Healthcare Industry Advances

June 6, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would bolster employment in New Jersey’s healthcare industry was approved by the Senate Labor Committee.

Bucco Bill Giving Municipalities More Options to Purchase Firefighting Equipment Advances

June 3, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony Bucco’s bill that enables municipalities to extend the time to permanently finance the purchase of new firefighting apparatus was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Bucco & O’Scanlon: Let’s Help New Jersey to Stay Safe this Summer

June 1, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said it’s time to undo some mistakes that were made with juvenile criminal justice reforms to help New Jersey stay safe this summer.

Pennacchio & Bucco Vote “NO” on Bill that Would Pack More High-Density Housing into Towns

May 23, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco voted against legislation today that they warned would lead to higher-density housing developments in many New Jersey towns.

Bucco Chides Trenton Democrats for Unbalanced Hearing on Whale & Dolphin Deaths

May 19, 2023 by Press Release

Sen. Tony Bucco criticized Trenton Democrats’ hearing on marine mammal deaths today as a one-sided conversation devoid of critical perspectives.