No school vouchers: Gottheimer opposes New Jersey private school student tuition reimbursement
“I’m totally against vouchers” – Josh Gottheimer LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly opposed a proposed $20 billion federal school voucher program backed by House Republicans, stating he supports public schools…
Tax the Tips: AOC Officially Opposes No Tax on Tips for waitresses and bartenders
New York, NY – She has gone from ‘tax the rich’ to ‘tax the tips’ in a matter of weeks. Months after former Vice President Kamala Harris championed President Donald Trump’s ‘no…
Jackson Township Council Opposes JCP&L’s Proposed 17-20% Summer Electricity Rate Hike
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is voicing strong opposition to Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) proposed 17-20% electricity rate increase set to take effect in the summer of…
Jackson GOP Opposes Attacks on Columbus Day, Italian Heritage
JACKSON, NJ—Columbus Day is under attack across America, including here in New Jersey, but on Monday, officials in one town stood up against the rhetoric. As President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris…
New coalition of municipalities opposes New Jersey’s offshore wind projects
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A coalition of more than 40 municipalities and organizations across New Jersey has formed to oppose the state’s large-scale offshore wind energy projects, citing concerns over rising…
Toms River Mayor Opposes County Plan for Downtown Homeless Shelter
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ongoing feud between Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and Paul Hulse, organizer of Just Believe, Inc. is taking a new turn today. Last month, Rodrick said he…
New Jersey Opposes Phil Murphy Plan to Fund NJ Transit with Gas Tax Revenue
New Jersey Residents Prefer Gas Tax Revenue for Roads Only, Poll Finds TRENTON, NJ—A recent poll by Farleigh Dickinson University revealed that a majority of New Jersey voters prefer that revenues from…
Lawmaker Opposes Proposed New Jersey Sales Tax Increase
Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio staunchly opposes the proposal to increase the sales tax to address NJ Transit’s budget deficit. Lobbyists suggested raising the tax from 6.625% to 7% to substitute Governor…
Trump Opposes Arizona Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion, Won’t Sign Federal Abortion Ban
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he opposed a ruling by Arizona’s Supreme Court that banned most abortions in the state, and added that he would not sign a national…
CAIR Says Muslims Have Right to Anti-Semitic Speech, Opposes New Bill
NEWARK, NJ — The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ New Jersey chapter (CAIR-NJ) has publicly urged the New Jersey Senate to oppose Senate Bill 1292 and Senate Bill 2937. The organization asserts these…
Planned Parenthood Opposes New Jersey Bill Restricting Contact With Minors on Social Media
TRENTON, NJ – Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey (PPAFNJ) is actively campaigning against a New Jersey legislative bill aimed at regulating minors’ access to social media. This bill mandates parental…
Congressman Opposes New Verizon Tower in Belmar
Belmar, NJ — Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) has issued a letter to Verizon, asking the company to rethink its plans for installing twenty 30-foot 5G towers along Belmar’s boardwalk. The letter is…
‘You Can’t Have The Fox Guarding The Henhouse’: Freedom Caucus Chair Opposes Special Counsel In Biden Probe
‘You Can’t Have The Fox Guarding The Henhouse’: Freedom Caucus Chair Opposes Special Counsel In Biden Probe Harold Hutchison on July 21, 2023 Republican Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania said Friday that…
SCOTUS Asked To Decide Fate Of Pivotal Pipeline After Federal Court Opposes Congress And Halts Construction
SCOTUS Asked To Decide Fate Of Pivotal Pipeline After Federal Court Opposes Congress And Halts Construction Katelynn Richardson on July 17, 2023 The Supreme Court may soon weigh in on Mountain Valley…
Durr Opposes Bill Redirecting $1 Billion of Ratepayer Relief to Foreign Wind Farm Developer
Sen.Ed Durr expressed his strong opposition to legislation that would redirect up to $1 billion from ratepayers to a foreign company that is building a disputed wind farm off the coast of…
‘Trolling’: Convicted Pedophile Says He’s Trans, Adopts Name Of UK Legislator Who Opposes ‘Gender Ideology’
‘Trolling’: Convicted Pedophile Says He’s Trans, Adopts Name Of UK Legislator Who Opposes ‘Gender Ideology’ Laurel Duggan on May 1, 2023 Clive Bundy, a U.K. man who was convicted of sexually abusing…
Pennsylvania Governor Opposes Calls To Ask Fetterman To Resign
Nino Cambria on February 23, 2023 Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro stood by Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman following his second hospitalization in a month in an interview Tuesday. In an interview…
REP. TONY GONZALES: Why This Republican Opposes His Colleague’s Border Security Bill
REP. TONY GONZALES: Why This Republican Opposes His Colleague’s Border Security Bill Rep. Tony Gonzales on February 16, 2023 Editor’s note: Big Tent Ideas always aims to provide balancing perspectives on the…
Disney CEO Opposes FL Parental Rights Bill After Media Pressure Campaign
Disney CEO Opposes FL Parental Rights Bill After Media Pressure Campaign Laurel Duggan on March 10, 2022 Disney CEO Bob Chapek came out against Florida’s parental rights legislation Wednesday after numerous media…