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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Republican State Committee (“NJGOP”) released the following statement in response to new “Law Against Discrimination” guidance for schools from the Department of Education (“DOE”) and the Attorney General’s office:
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Trenton NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) issued the following statement in response to complaints filed yesterday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Middletown, Marlboro, and Manalapan school districts over new parental notification policies they adopted this week:
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Union Beach NJ, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger and Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn have introduced new legislation (A5566) which seeks to regulate the use of acoustic sonar surveying and subsequently pause current testing while a new permitting structure is developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) which would offer greater protection of marine life off the Jersey Shore.
Continue reading Marine life Massacre Continues at the Jersey Shore
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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Holly Schepisi said the Murphy administration won’t admit it’s considering adopting new vaccine requirements for school children even after the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) sent proposed rule changes and a solicitation for comments to “stakeholders” on May 8.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Ed Durr (R-3) issued the following statement after it was revealed that Governor Phil Murphy spent more than $500,000 on furnishings for the newly renovated Governor’s Office in the State House, including $217,000 for three rugs in his office and an office used by First Lady Tammy Murphy:
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Trenton NJ, NJ Senator Michael Testa introduced several criminal justice reform bills this week aimed directly at reducing crime, imposing harsher penalties for lawbreaking, supporting our police, and protecting all New Jerseyans.
Does Anyone in Power in Trenton Give a Sh*t About Our Veterans Homes?
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Trenton NJ ,after it was revealed that the State-run veterans home at Menlo Park was hit by hundreds of thousands of dollars of penalties for failing to care for its residents and putting their lives at risk, Senator Joe Pennacchio asked if any of the Democrats in power in Trenton really care.
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Trenton NJ, NJBIA Deputy Chief Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor issued the following statement regarding the removal of a provision in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s PACT Rules mandating the sale of only new electric boilers in 2025.
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Trenton NJ, anticipating a possible COVID vaccine mandate for school students from the Murphy Administration, Sen. Kristin Corrado has introduced legislation that would prohibit the requirement for attending public schools.
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Trenton NJ, More than eight months since Governor Murphy signed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senators Paul Sarlo and Declan O’Scanlon requiring the State Treasury to divest certain Russian holdings, the State appears to have done little in way of following the law’s requirements.
Continue reading Murphy Administration Fails to Comply with its Own Russian Divestiture Law
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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio today chastised the Murphy Administration for the autocratic management of the New Jersey State Board of Education after several board members who opposed the controversial new sex curriculum standards were set to be replaced.
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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Michael Testa slammed the Murphy administration’s continued threats to school districts that refuse to implement controversial new sex education standards imposed by the State Board of Education.
Continue reading Murphy Administration Continues Threats over “Child Grooming” Sex Education
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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio blasted the Murphy administration’s escalating threats to school districts that refuse to implement controversial new sex education standards imposed by the State Board of Education.
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Paramus NJ, An out-of-court settlement of almost $16 million with the families of more than 70 seniors who died in state-run veterans facilities was confirmed by the Governor’s Administration today, and Senator Joe Pennacchio warned that more similar announcements may be forthcoming.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) and Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) have introduced legislation to form a special legislative committee with subpoena power to investigate massive proposed premium increases for the health plans that cover state government, local government, and school employees.