Senator Baroni Drafting Pension Reform Legislation »
Legislation that would prevent a practice known as double-dipping is being proposed by Senator Bill Baroni (R-14).
Under the legislation that the Senator is drafting, retired public employees who accept post-retirement public employment would be prohibited from collecting both a paycheck and a pension check from the state government at the same time.
“This legislation will protect [...]
Senator Bateman Asks Corzine to Release Secret Housing Study »
Senator Kip Bateman asked Governor Corzine to finally release a secret housing study that was produced by Rutgers University for the State Planning Commission. The report is believed to indicate that New Jersey job growth will be a fraction of what the Corzine Administration had previously estimated.
If the rumored job growth numbers are accurate, they [...]
Senator Tom Kean Asks Corzine to Impound Unspent State Funds »
With a New Jersey state budget deficit estimated at nearly $10 billion in next year’s budget, and a deficit that may exceed $1 billion in the current fiscal year, Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean has called on Governor Jon Corzine to impound any unspent funds that exist in the current budget.
Under state law, the Governor [...]
Tom Kean Says Corzine Revealed New Toll Hike Scheme in NY Times Interview »
Governor Corzine revealed yesterday that he may revive his plans to lease New Jersey toll roads and increase tolls yet again. The shocking revelation that a new scheme to lease toll roads may be in the works came during an interview with the New York Times.
The Governor’s original monetization plan included toll increases of 800%. [...]
Corzine May Support Toll Increase Plan Similar to Deal in Indiana »
Governor Corzine expressed renewed support for his 800% toll increase plan that was set aside last year amid broad public and legislative opposition. During an interview with the New York Times, the Governor says of the plan, “This idea worked.”
Realizing that the Governor may have inadvertently revealed a previously undisclosed toll increase plan, a spokesman for [...]
Republican Senators Want Corzine to Address New $1 Billion Deficit Immediately »
The State of New Jersey is facing a new budget deficit that will likely reach $1 billion in the current fiscal year. After weeks of prodding by Republican legislators to release updated revenue data, Governor Corzine finally admitted that tax collections are 3.1% lower than he had previously estimated they would be at this point [...]
New Law to Protect Children from Sex Offenders »
Legislation that would prevent convicted sex offenders from holding positions in youth organizations has been signed into law. The measure, sponsored by Senator Anthony Bucco, passed through both houses of the Legislature with no opposition before its recent enactment.
“This bill’s intent is to protect the children of New Jersey and now that it is officially [...]
New Jersey Nets Shouldn’t Be Released from Lease »
Published reports say that the New Jersey Nets are considerning a move from the Izod Center in the Meadowlands to the Prudential Center in Newark. Senator Gerald Cardinale (R-Bergen) responded by saying that the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority should not waive and $8 million penalty that would be incurred by the Nets for [...]
Senator O’Toole Says Corzine’s Economic Policies Preventing Job Growth »
Trenton, NJ – Senator Kevin O’Toole (R-40) responded to the release of new labor statistics that show New Jersey has the highest rate of unemployment in the region:
“Governor Corzine’s assertion that New Jersey’s economy is better than our neighbors is patently false, disproven by the facts. Our state, once an economic powerhouse, is now a pale shadow of [...]
Baroni’s Citizen Service Act Signed into Law »
Legislation Makes It Easier for Citizens to Perform Public Service
Legislation sponsored by Senator Bill Baroni (R-14) that would make it easier for concerned citizens to participate in their municipal government has been signed into law. The measure, S-1426/A-2784, is meant to help residents find out what positions are available on local authorities, boards and commissions, [...]
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