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Senate Republicans Urge Sponsors to Table “Undemocratic” Constitutional Amendment on Redistricting

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Trenton NJ, The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus sent a letter today urging the sponsors of a proposed amendment to the New Jersey Constitution to table the proposal, saying it is clearly designed to impart a permanent electoral advantage to incumbents and legislative candidates from the Democratic Party.

Senate Republicans urged the sponsors of a proposed constitutional amendment to table the proposal, saying it is clearly designed to impart a permanent electoral advantage to incumbents and legislative candidates from the Democratic Party. (SenateNJ.com)

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Reader says , “It’s no secret that NJ taxes were oppressing residents and businesses for a while now “

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I’m not a Murphy fan, by far, but if Honeywell just got a $40 mil tax credit, then why splitting after less than 4 years? It’s no secret that NJ taxes were oppressing residents and businesses for a while now. The big loss is opportunity for skilled positions leaving and headed 600 miles south. The influx of unskilled illegals now the Murph has declared us a sanctuary state simultaneously with the weed business is an abomination.

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Reader says , ” I’d respect him more if he just said hey, I was appointed by a left-wing-loon that wants to make NJ a sanctuary state”

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It’s pretty bad when the Attorney General lies to the public.
I’d respect him more if he just said hey, I was appointed by a left-wing-loon that wants to make NJ a sanctuary state and this what he wants, instead of the make believe reason “we want all residents to feel safe interacting with state and local police officers”

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NJ Lost Honeywell’s HQ Because of Murphy’s Anti-Business Agenda

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Trenton NJ, Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Anthony Bucco (R-25) released the following statement in regards to today’s reports that Honeywell, a Morris Plains-based company, is moving its global headquarters to North Carolina.

Sens. Joe Pennacchio and Anthony Bucco said Gov. Murphy’s bad-for-business policies are driving companies like Honeywell out of state. (Wikimedia)
Morris Plains is a municipality within Senator Pennacchio’s Legislative District.

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Honeywell Plans to Flee New Jersey

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Morris Plains NJ, Just over three years after getting a $40 million tax credit to stay in New Jersey in 2015 Honeywell International Inc. is now fleeing the Garden State in a move to low tax and far more business friendly North Carolina.

In what can only be described as a major blow for the state ,Honeywell has joined the growing list of companies that has decided to leave New Jersey and its anti business high tax ways . The move is expected to result in 700 to 800 jobs for North Carolina . Honeywell is ranked 77 on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S.-based companies.

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New Jersey serious structural deficit can lead to a unsustainable fiscal situation

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Trenton NJ, according to the PEW policy institute ,even in the aftermath of two recessions, most states amassed sufficient revenue between fiscal years 2003 and 2017 to cover their expenses. But total revenue in 10 states fell short, jeopardizing their long-term fiscal flexibility and pushing off to future taxpayers some past costs for operating government and providing services.

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New Jersey Issues What Can be Called the ,” Terrorism Protection Directive “

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Attorney General Grewal has issued a statewide directive curtailing state and local police participation in Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement – “Immigrant Trust Directive” Designed to Promote Public Safety by Building Trust Between Police and Immigrant Communities.

In November 2018, the State of New Jersey issued new rules designed to strengthen trust between law enforcement officers and immigrant communities. The rules limit the types of assistance that New Jersey state and local law enforcement officers may provide to federal immigration authorities, including ICE.

For example, under the new rules, a New Jersey police officer may not stop, question, arrest, search, or detain an individual simply because the officer thinks that the individual might be undocumented. In addition, police officers cannot ask about an individual’s immigration status except in the rare cases when that information is relevant to a specific criminal investigation.

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New Jersey Democrats Redistricing Bill characterized as a political scheme designed to cement a permanent Democratic majority, disenfranchising millions of New Jersey voters

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Rivervale NJ, Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi  claims New Jersey democrats are attempting to put forth a dangerous constitutional amendment which would essentially rig all future elections in this State. Bill number SCR 43, amends the New Jersey state constitution to change legislative redistricting, under the guise of making districts more competitive while in reality making them less competitive in perpetuity.

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New Jersey high-rises aren’t as fire safe as you think

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Ridgewood NJ, Fatal fires in high-rise buildings continue to demonstrate the dangers associated with failing to install fire sprinkler systems. These buildings present unique challenges to fire departments and pose a serious danger to their occupants if fire sprinkler systems are not in place.

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New Jersey AG Grewal Issues Statewide Directive & Enhanced Standards to Ensure Respect, Support Services, and Best Law Enforcement Practices for Sexual Assault Victims

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Trenton NJ, oh the irony Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today took important steps to ensure that victims of sexual assault continue to receive the services and respect they deserve and that their cases are handled in accordance with best practices by law enforcement officers and prosecutors.

Funny from a state that just elected an Senator that allegedly spent time with under age prostitutes in the Dominican Republic.

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Murphy’s Marijuana Legalization Social Justice Rhetoric Goes Up in Smoke When You Follow the Money

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Trenton NJ, Senator Robert Singer said it’s clear when you follow the money that Governor Phil Murphy’s interest in marijuana legalization has little to do with improving social justice.

“If improving social justice was truly the Governor’s goal, he could have supported the legislation that I sponsor with Senator Rice to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana,” said Singer (R-Monmouth). “That would prevent both arrests and incarceration, solving the social justice problem for most people. We could have done that a year ago. The fact that Governor Murphy never truly considered decriminalization tells you that money, not social justice, is the driving force behind the movement to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in New Jersey.”

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Proposal to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana Advances

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TRENTON NJ, A proposal to legalize and regulate marijuana for adults 21 and older advanced in the New Jersey Legislature Monday. The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved S2703, sponsored by Senator Nicholas Scutari, (7-2-4), and the Assembly Appropriations Committee approved A4497, sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, (6-1-2). The measures will now go to the full chambers for a vote. Gov. Phil Murphy has expressed strong support for legalizing and regulating marijuana for adult use.
The amended version of the legislation:

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Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean : Democrats’ Redistricting Amendment About Cementing Their Control, Limiting Voter Choice

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Trenton NJ, Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean said a constitutional amendment (SCR-43) being fast-tracked by Democrats is designed to make legislative elections less competitive while cementing permanent Democratic majorities in the New Jersey Legislature.

“The constitutional amendment proposed by New Jersey Democrats is not about making our elections fairer or legislative districts more competitive,” said Kean. “This sham of an amendment is about power. It’s about Democrats who have controlled the Legislature for nearly two decades trying to cement their power by permanently rigging the election process in their favor.”
Democrats first attempted to pass the amendment, then SCR-188/ACR-4, in late 2015 and early 2016.

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The New Jersey Department of Health Warns Three Passaic County Locations May Have Been Exposed to Measles

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Passaic NJ, The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents of additional exposures associated with an outbreak of measles— a highly contagious disease—in Ocean County.
A highly suspect case of measles associated with the Ocean County outbreak has potentially exposed individuals in Passaic County. This Passaic County resident could have exposed others to the infection while in Passaic County between November 17 and November 18.

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New Jersey State Police Serve Up Thanksgiving Safety Tips

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West Trenton, N.J. – Thanksgiving weekend is traditionally the heaviest travel period of the year, beginning with millions of Americans hitting the road tomorrow. We want everyone traveling New Jersey’s busy roadways this holiday weekend to get to their destinations safely. To help motorists have an enjoyable and safe holiday, the New Jersey State Police offer the following safety tips:

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