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Pennacchio: Extremism Has No Place in Educating Our Children
Sen. Joe Pennacchio blasted the Murphy administration for a recent controversial ruling made by the State Board of Education that has parents and legislators feeling concerned about the direction of education policy in New Jersey.
O’Scanlon Praises Holmdel’s Effort to Save National Scientific Landmark
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Statement from Sen. Anthony Bucco on the passing of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver.
District 30 Legislators Express Frustration Over Nemours Lack of Commitment
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.