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Testa slams Murphy after inmate released during COVID-19 purge commits murder two days later

August 24, 2021

Sen. Michael Testa said murder charges filed against a former inmate freed by Gov. Phil Murphy demonstrate the insanity of the administration’s early release of thousands of dangerous inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Day of reckoning coming for Phil Murphy as DOJ continues investigation into nursing home deaths

August 24, 2021

In light of the Department of Justice’s investigation into Covid deaths at two veterans nursing homes, Sen. Joe Pennacchio lauded efforts to get to the truth.

Republicans want to stop Phil Murphy’s business crushing tax, but Dems won’t reconvene

August 24, 2021

Calling Murphy’s payroll tax increase on employers a job killer in a state with the 6th highest unemployment rate in the nation, Sen. Declan O’Scanlon called for the use of federal relief money as a better option.

New Jersey unemployment woes continue to linger under Murphy’s messed up madness

August 24, 2021

A resident from his district who must repay more money to the Department of Labor than she received is one many months-old constituent cases that have frustrated Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and his staff.

Why is Phil Murphy hoarding federal COVID-19 aid to himself, Republicans question

August 24, 2021

The Murphy Administration is sitting on more than $6 billion in American Rescue Plan money and the four Republicans on the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee want the money put to work helping NJ residents and employers.

Testa: Murphy’s Energy Master Plan is a Disaster Plan

August 24, 2021

Sen. Michael Testa blasted Gov. Murphy’s Energy Master Plan that will add $155 billion to electric bills and cost NJ families more than $252 billion.

Bipartisan Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety Legislation Clears Senate

July 2, 2021

The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Anthony Bucco and Steven Oroho that would impose certain safety requirements on motorists when overtaking pedestrians and bicyclists.

Testa/Sweeney Bill to Allow Mobile Barbershops Earns Final Legislative Approval

July 2, 2021

Legislation that would allow mobile barbershops and hair salons to operate in the state, sponsored by Sen. Mike Testa and Senate President Steve Sweeney, that received final legislative approval from the Senate.

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Hail Signing of Senior Community COVID Legal Immunity Bill

July 2, 2021

Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove hailed the signing of S-3584 as a statutory means of protecting senior communities from potentially expensive pandemic-related lawsuits now.

Kean Bill Protecting Patients of Rare Diseases Signed by Governor

July 2, 2021

The Governor signed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean establishing the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory Council to ensure those suffering from unusual conditions receive suitable care.

Senate Gives Final Legislative Approval to Sweeney-Gopal-O’Scanlon School Regionalization Bill

July 2, 2021

Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senators Vin Gopal and Declan O’Scanlon to encourage the creation of K-12 regional and countywide school districts earned final legislative approval today.

Oroho Bill Allowing Longer Work Week for Teen Employees Becomes Law

July 2, 2021

Sen. Steve Oroho’s legislation to help small businesses fill job opening this summer was signed into law by the Governor.

Oroho: Will Governor Use Federal Funds to Stop $300 Million July 4th Employer Tax Increase?

July 2, 2021

Sen. Steven Oroho said it appears possible that Gov. Phil Murphy will use federal funds as proposed by Republicans to stop a major tax increase on New Jersey employers.

Pennacchio Encourages Governor to sign Multi-Generation Housing Bill and Work with Legislature to Protect Senior Citizens

July 2, 2021

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Sen. Joe Pennacchio’s legislation to help make it easier for families to care for senior loved ones in multi-generation housing awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature.

Murphy Not Doing Enough to End New York’s Unfair Taxation of New Jersey Residents

June 30, 2021

Sen. Steven Oroho said Gov. Phil Murphy isn’t doing enough to end New York’s unfair taxation of former commuters who now work from home in New Jersey some or all of the time.

Senate Republicans Call on Gov. Murphy to Explain Pork Spending Before Budget Is Signed

June 30, 2021

The Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee continued their push for transparency in the budget process with a new call for Gov. Phil Murphy to fully explain the hundreds of millions of pork spending in the FY 2022 State Budget he will sign into law this morning.

Holzapfel Bill to Help Seniors with Prescription Drug Costs Signed into Law

June 30, 2021

Senior residents struggling with the high cost of prescription medicine will be helped by legislation sponsored by Sen. Jim Holzapfel and signed into law.

Senate Approves Testa Bill Exempting Commercial Fisherman from State Unemployment Tax

June 26, 2021

Legislation approved by the Senate and sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa would exempt commercial fisherman from state unemployment tax.

McGuckin wants to lose the fat, says his district needs more of bloated Murphy budget

June 25, 2021

Sen. Jim Holzapfel, Asm. Greg McGuckin and Asm. John Catalano said the budget passed in Trenton today highlights the misplaced priorities of the Democrats and will drain some Ocean County schools of their rightfully deserved funding.

9th District Delegation Votes Against Sanctuary State Bill that Would Eliminate Effective Tool to Deter Illegal Immigration

June 25, 2021

Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf and Asw. DiAnne Gove voted against a Democrat bill they said was another attempt to establish New Jersey as a sanctuary state.

O’Scanlon: Democrats’ Lack of Budget Transparency Is Shameful

June 23, 2021

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said a total lack of budget transparency demonstrated by New Jersey Democrats was shameful after tens of billions of dollars of spending was approved with minimal information available to legislators or the public.

Pennacchio Calls for Learning, Healing on State’s First Juneteenth Holiday

June 22, 2021

New Jersey’s first Juneteenth state holiday is a lesson in American history, and Senator Joe Pennacchio said it is also an opportunity to unify the races.

Oroho: Democrats Proposing No Significant New Tax Relief for New Jerseyans

June 22, 2021

Statement from Sen. Steven Oroho on a budget-related announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic legislative issues.

Schepisi Bill Allowing Paramedics to Administer Buprenorphine Approved by Senate

June 22, 2021

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that allows paramedics to administer buprenorphine was approved by the New Jersey Senate.

Corrado Bill Encouraging School Districts to Team with Universities to Train In-School Mental Health Providers Clears Senate

June 22, 2021

Mental health services in New Jersey schools would be enhanced under legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado passed by the Senate.