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Republican Leaders request meeting with NJ Transit engineers considering strike

August 8, 2023

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

August 8, 2023

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.

Police Release Surveillance Photo of Rockville Auto Thief

August 5, 2023

ROCKVILLE, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police is investigating thefts from several vehicles. These thefts took place on Tuesday, at the Research Row …

Bucco & Oroho: ELEC Law Neutered Election Transparency

August 5, 2023

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

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

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

District 30 Legislators Express Frustration Over Nemours Lack of Commitment

August 2, 2023

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

August 1, 2023

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.

Police Release Photo of Suspect in Bank Robbery

July 30, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Last Friday, a robbery occurred at Truist Bank on the 700 block of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. At about 12:36 PM, …

Two Arrested for Violating Pre-Trial Release in Cumberland

July 30, 2023

CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland City Police Department arrested two men last Friday on active Bench Warrants. Javis Chayton Bohrer, a 22-year-old Cumberland resident, was …

Pennacchio Urges Action on Bill to Protect Right to Buy and Use Gas Stoves

July 28, 2023

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

July 28, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

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

July 26, 2023

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.

Durr Bill to Study the Effects of Social Media Usage on Students Becomes Law

July 25, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr’s bill that establishes a commission to study the effects that social media usage has on students both inside and outside of public school was signed into law today.

Governor Signs Bramnick Bill Permitting Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Order Against Strangers

July 25, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers was signed into law today.

Pennacchio: Murphy’s Lawsuits Go Against Absolute Right of Parents, Will Hurt At-Risk Children

July 25, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio challenged Gov. Phil Murphy’s assertion that suing school districts over parental notification policies is ‘the right thing to do.’

Durr: Governor Murphy’s Energy Priorities are Misplaced and Out of Touch

July 22, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr questioned Gov. Murphy’s energy priorities stating that his plans to ban natural gas appliances, force consumers to purchase electric vehicles, and to upend the State’s energy portfolio with the rushed adoption of offshore wind are misplaced and out of touch.

Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Fight New York State’s Unfair Tax Treatment Becomes Law

July 22, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that combats New York State’s excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was signed into law today.

Woman Groped on F Train, Police Release Photo of Suspect

July 21, 2023

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department has called on the public for help in identifying and locating an individual wanted …

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

July 21, 2023

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.

Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Signed into Law

July 21, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations while still being able to provide water to customers was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Exclusive-Audit fails to win U.S. backing for release of Afghan central bank funds – U.S. officials

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023

By Jonathan Landay and Charlotte Greenfield WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A U.S.-funded audit of Afghanistan’s Taliban-run central bank has failed to win Washington’s backing for a …

‘The Evidence Keeps Mounting’: Ted Cruz Reacts To Release Of FBI Form Detailing Biden Bribery Allegations

July 20, 2023

‘The Evidence Keeps Mounting’: Ted Cruz Reacts To Release Of FBI Form Detailing Biden Bribery Allegations Harold Hutchison on July 20, 2023 Republican Sen. Ted …

District 30 Legislators: Governor Murphy’s Outrageous EV Mandate Will Make NJ More Unaffordable

July 20, 2023

District 30 Lawmakers said Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats are making New Jersey even more unaffordable through a new mandate that requires car manufacturers to only sell zero-emission electric vehicles in New Jersey by 2035.

Durr: Governor Murphy Files Rule to Ban Gas Cars, Then Says Consumers Under No “Obligation” to Buy EVs

July 19, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr said Gov. Murphy was being disingenuous by announcing a rule that would force manufacturers to sell only zero-emission electric vehicles in New Jersey by 2035, and then telling New Jerseyans they are under no “obligation” to buy them.

Senate Republicans Ask NJ TRANSIT for Information on Expensive New Gateway Center Lease

July 19, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sent a letter today to NJ TRANSIT President Kevin Corbett asking for documents related to the agency’s recent lease of expensive office space in Gateway Center.

Trenton Can’t Get it Right on the State Budget – Not Even Close

July 19, 2023

Hundreds of millions of dollars in Christmas Tree-political projects, reckless deficit spending, and a jaw-dropping lack of transparency undermined the $54 billion State Budget that taxpayers will pay a steep price for in the future.

O’Scanlon Introduces Bill to Reduce Vehicle Registration Violations

July 18, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon introduced legislation that would permit New Jersey drivers to renew their vehicle’s registration for more than one year to reduce vehicle registration violations.

Senator Testa Applauds Additional Funding for Manufacturing Voucher Program

July 18, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa commended Governor Murphy for providing additional funding for the New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program.

Russia demands immediate release of Orthodox cleric detained in Ukraine

July 15, 2023July 15, 2023

(Reuters) – Russia on Saturday demanded the immediate release of a senior Orthodox cleric detained in Kyiv on suspicion of inflaming religious hatred and justifying …

Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Becomes Law

July 15, 2023

Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was signed into law today.

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

July 14, 2023

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.

South African court rules against ex-president Zuma in parole release finding

July 13, 2023

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa’s top court on Thursday rejected an attempt to overturn a previous decision that found former president Jacob Zuma should …

Woman kidnapped in Newark, forced to make $9k ATM withdrawal for release

July 13, 2023

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director, Fritz Fragé, has asked for public assistance in identifying the suspects pictured below. These individuals reportedly forced a …

Bucco: BPU Pulls Rushed Building Decarbonization Plan from Agenda

July 13, 2023

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.

VIDEO: Governor Murphy just gave BIG WIND a BIG GOVERNMENT bailout!

July 12, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy just gave BIG WIND a BIG GOVERNMENT bailout. Subscribe to the NJ Senate Republicans channel on YouTube. He took $1 BILLION from utility customers and gave it to a HUGE foreign wind developer. New Jersey families and businesses are already paying […]