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Durr/McCarthy Patrick Support NJEDA Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Auction

Press ReleaseAugust 23, 20230244 views

District 3 lawmakers Sen. Ed Durr and Asw. Bethanne McCarthy Patrick expressed their support for the NJEDA Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Auction to combat food insecurity

10th District Legislators: DEP and BASF Settlement of Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site Falls Short

Press ReleaseAugust 23, 20230211 views

Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin, and John Catalano continue to pledge their support of Save Barnegat Bay and Toms River Township by opposing the DEP’s settlement with the current owners of the Ciba-Geigy superfund site, BASF.

Bucco: Listening to Parents is The Right Thing to Do

Press ReleaseAugust 23, 20230373 views

Sen. Anthony Bucco said that it is time for Governor Murphy and Trenton Democrats to start listening to New Jersey parents.

Singer: Government Has No Authority to Trump Parental Rights

Press ReleaseAugust 23, 20230171 views

Sen. Bob Singer said that the decision to grant the injunction was wrong and that the government’s duty to keep the public safe and enforce laws does not trump basic parental rights.

Bucco Says AG Should Get Back to Addressing Crime and Car Thefts, Not Injecting Government Between Parents and Kids

Press ReleaseAugust 22, 20230364 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said that the government should stay out of the parent-child relationship, let parents raise their own children, and get back to addressing rising crime.

District 10 Lawmakers Intend to Introduce Parental Rights Bill

Press ReleaseAugust 22, 20230290 views

District 10 lawmakers announced that they intend to introduce legislation that will defend parental rights.

District 1 Lawmakers Express Support for Food Desert Tax Credit Auction

Press ReleaseAugust 22, 20230197 views

District 1 lawmakers expressed support for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJDEA) Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Auction.

Bucco: Governor Murphy’s Electric Vehicle Mandate Goes “Too Far, Too Fast, and is Too Costly”

Press ReleaseAugust 19, 20230256 views

Sen. Anthony Bucco said Gov. Murphy’s rule to ban vehicle manufacturers from selling gas-powered cars in the State by 2035 is going too far, too fast, and will be too expensive for lower- and middle-class families.

O’Scanlon: Rutgers Ongoing COVID Vaccine Mandate ‘Ludicrous’

Press ReleaseAugust 19, 20230197 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sharply criticized Rutgers ongoing COVID vaccine mandate as being out of step with science and logic.

Teens Charged for Shooting 15-Year-Old at Trenton Birthday Party

Charlie DwyerAugust 18, 20230331 views

TRENTON, NJ – On Sunday, July 16, a shooting transpired at 620 New York Avenue, Ambassador Banquet Hall, during a private birthday celebration. A 15-year-old boy was hit by a…

Oroho & O’Scanlon Offer Support for Small Businesses

Press ReleaseAugust 17, 20230351 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 17, 20230360 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 16, 20230200 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230216 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230275 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s statement on former Gov. Richard Codey’s retirement announcement.

Oroho Responds to Sen. Codey’s Retirement Announcement

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230194 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230161 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 15, 20230250 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 10, 20230209 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 10, 20230242 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 9, 20230321 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 9, 20230241 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 9, 20230166 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 8, 20230145 views

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

Press ReleaseAugust 8, 20230164 views

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.