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Oroho, O’Scanlon, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Mismanagement of Federal Stimulus Money

Press ReleaseMay 17, 20230204 views

Senators O’Scanlon, Oroho, Testa, and Steinhardt slammed Governor Murphy’s mismanagement of federal COVID block grant funding after reports surfaced that the federal government may rescind idle federal stimulus funds.

Governor Signs Senator Bramnick’s Seinfeld Bill

Press ReleaseMay 16, 20230128 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that requires telemarketers to identify themselves and who they represent within the first 30 seconds of a sales call was signed into law.

District 10 Lawmakers: Murphy’s DEP Just Issued a $266,000 Fine…to Itself

Press ReleaseMay 16, 20230268 views

Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano are asking how the New Jersey DEP is going to issue a fine to the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Bureau of Land Management.

Corrado Bill Improving Road Safety for Individuals with Disabilities Signed into Law

Press ReleaseMay 16, 20230148 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would allow individuals diagnosed with a communication disability to indicate that status on their driver’s license was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Committee Clears Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects

Press ReleaseMay 16, 20230171 views

The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB.

Testa: Is Murphy’s DOH Changing School Vaccine Requirements Without Notifying Parents?

Press ReleaseMay 12, 20230199 views

Sen. Michael Testa called on Governor Murphy to clarify the intent of a request from the Department of Health (DOH) for proposed rule revisions on vaccine requirements for students.

Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies Advances

Press ReleaseMay 12, 20230143 views

Sen. Corrado’s bill that protects the lives of newborn babies by giving parents more options to surrender their infants safely and anonymously was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizen Committee.

Bucco Says Democrats Can “No Longer Ignore” Whale Deaths

Press ReleaseMay 12, 20230144 views

Sen. Bucco issued a response after Assembly Democrats announced that they will be holding a hearing to discuss marine mammal deaths in New Jersey.

Schepisi: Murphy Administration Won’t Admit They’re Considering New Vaccine Requirements for School Children

Press ReleaseMay 11, 20230205 views

Sen. Holly Schepisi said the Murphy administration won’t admit it’s considering adopting new vaccine requirements for school children even after the New Jersey Department of Health sent proposed rule changes and a solicitation for comments to ‘stakeholders’ on May 8.

MEDIA ADVISORY (5/22): Bucco and “WITH Grace Initiative” to Host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day in State House

Press ReleaseMay 10, 20230200 views

Sen. Anthony Bucco and WITH Grace Initiative will host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day to help advocate for the youngest cancer survivors, raise awareness for childhood cancer, and discuss ways to fund pediatric cancer research.

VIDEO: Testa Talks About Republican Efforts to Save the Whales on Fox News with Martha MacCallum

Press ReleaseMay 10, 20230141 views

Sen. Michael Testa appeared on Fox News with Martha MacCallum to discuss Republican efforts to protect whales, dolphins, and the Jersey Shore from Big Wind.

Pennacchio Introduces Legislation to Help Towns Meet Affordable Housing Obligations

Press ReleaseMay 10, 20230143 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio has introduced legislation that would help towns meet a significant portion of their affordable housing obligations through regional contribution agreements.

Oroho Bill Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Extortion Signed Into Law

Press ReleaseMay 9, 20230128 views

Sen. Oroho’s bill that would establish the crime of sexual extortion to fight a growing trend that often victimizes minors was signed into law.

Bucco & Schepisi Bill to Provide Career Pathways for Ex-Offenders Advances

Press ReleaseMay 9, 20230268 views

Sen. Bucco and Sen. Schepisi’s bill that provides employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals was approved by the Senate Labor Committee.

Bucco Bill Providing More Public Notice for Land Development Advances

Press ReleaseMay 9, 20230140 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that improves public notice for proposed land development has passed the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Singer Bill that Would Protect Senior Citizens Living in Retirement Communities Clears Committee

Press ReleaseMay 9, 20230172 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would prohibit common interest communities from penalizing members who place a unit into a living, revocable trust fund was approved today by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

VIDEO: Testa Talks About Wind Farm Concerns & Whale Deaths on Fox & Friends

Press ReleaseMay 6, 20230170 views

Sen. Michael Testa appeared on Fox & Friends to talk about Republican efforts to save whales and dolphins, protect the environment, and prevent economic harm to the Jersey Shore.

Pennacchio Lends Support to Moms Fighting Woke Policies in School Library

Press ReleaseMay 6, 20230153 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio expressed his support for a pair of Roxbury mothers who have been sued for expressing their concerns about sexually explicit books in their children’s school library.

Bucco: Let Churches Apply for County Grants to Fix Historic Buildings

Press ReleaseMay 5, 20230147 views

Sen. Tony Bucco is calling on the NJ Legislature to consider his resolution that would allow public funds to be used for the historic preservation of churches or other places of worship.

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Oppose Offshore Wind Turbines at Virtual Hearing

Press ReleaseMay 4, 20230157 views

Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove expressed their opposition to offshore wind turbines during an independent hearing on whale and dolphin deaths that was held virtually by New Jersey Senate Republicans.

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

Press ReleaseMay 4, 20230205 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 4, 20230249 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 2, 20230174 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 2, 20230235 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 2, 20230137 views

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.