O’Scanlon: Rutgers Ongoing COVID Vaccine Mandate ‘Ludicrous’
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sharply criticized Rutgers ongoing COVID vaccine mandate as being out of step with science and logic.
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Oroho & O’Scanlon Offer Support for Small Businesses
Sen. Steve Oroho and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon issued a joint statement in support of NJ retail licensed lottery agents after it was announced that the Lottery Commission was considering approving the online sales of lottery tickets.
Governor Signs Corrado Bill that Would Address School Bus Shortage
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would extend the service life of school buses to address the shortage of school transportation vehicles was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.
Testa & Polistina Bill Making Historic Investment in Coastal Communities Signed Into Law
Legislation prime-sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and co-sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina establishing the Boardwalk Preservation Fund was signed into law today.
Leaders Bucco and DiMaio Express Concerns About Offshore Wind Development and Request Action in Letter to Democrat Leadership
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Asm. John DiMaio sent a letter to Democrat leadership expressing concerns about the environmental and economic impacts of offshore wind development.
Bucco Statement on Senator Codey’s Retirement
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s statement on former Gov. Richard Codey’s retirement announcement.
Oroho Responds to Sen. Codey’s Retirement Announcement
Sen. Steven Oroho responded to former Gov. Richard Codey’s announcement today that he will retire from the Legislature at the end of the current term.
Pennacchio Says The Murphy Administration Should Practice What They Preach
Sen. Joe Pennacchio said that Gov. Murphy should practice what he preaches in response to recent changes made by the State Board of Education.
Bucco Calls on Democrats to Answer For $1 Billion Bailout of Foreign Wind Developer After Company Reports Significant Earnings
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco blasted Democrats for approving a $1 billion bailout of foreign wind developer, Orsted, after a press release from the company indicated strong first half profits in their offshore wind business.
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.
Durr Bill to Study the Effects of Social Media Usage on Students Becomes Law
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
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
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
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
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that combats New York State’s excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was signed into law today.
Governor Signs Bucco Bill Keeping Federal Aid in School Districts that Educate Military Students
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
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.
District 30 Legislators: Governor Murphy’s Outrageous EV Mandate Will Make NJ More Unaffordable
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
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
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
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
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
Sen. Michael Testa commended Governor Murphy for providing additional funding for the New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program.
Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Becomes Law
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
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.
Bucco: BPU Pulls Rushed Building Decarbonization Plan from Agenda
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!
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 […]
Testa: BPU Overstepping Its Authority with Plan to “Decarbonize” New Jersey
Sen. Michael Testa said the BPU would be overstepping its authority if it adopts a plan to begin the ‘decarbonization’ of New Jersey’s many homes and buildings.
Bucco Says Murphy Shouldn’t Circumvent Legislature When Implementing His Expensive and Extreme Green Energy Plan
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy is trying to circumvent the Legislature as he moves forward with implementing his expensive and extreme green energy plan.
Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028 Signed Into Law
Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling through 2028 was signed into law.
Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that provides a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze Program was signed into law.
Bucco Bill Enhancing Punishments for Auto Theft Crimes Signed Into Law
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that targets auto theft trafficking networks and expands penalties for offenders was signed into law.
10th District Legislators: Democrats’ Soft-on-Crime Legislation Will Put New Jersey at Risk
District 10 lawmakers issued a stern warning about public safety after Democrats passed legislation that will help violent criminals evade prison time.
Pennacchio Statement on the Tragic Loss of Two Newark Firefighters
Senator Joe Pennacchio issued the following statement on the passing of Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks, Jr., two Newark firefighters who lost their lives while battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark.