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MCNERNEY BLASTS LATEST REPUBLICAN PLAN TO CURCUMVENT BERGEN COUNTY BLUE LAWS

Gov. Christie is balancing the budget on the backs of Bergen County's Middle Class

 


 

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Why should Bergen County pay for the McGreevey/Corzine budget mess?

In response to Governor Christie’s budget address, Bergen County Freeholder John Driscoll issued the following statement:

 

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PRIETO: CHRISTIE SCHOOL AID CUTS AN ATTACK ON WORKING CLASS SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Assembly Democrats News Release

PRIETO: CHRISTIE SCHOOL AID CUTS AN ATTACK ON WORKING CLASS SCHOOL DISTRICTS

(SECAUCUS) - Assemblyman Vincent Prieto on Saturday said Gov. Chris Christie's school aid cuts - especially his plan to strip Secaucus of all its school aid - represent an unprecedented attack on New Jersey families and public education.

"Gov. Christie has made it clear public school education is not his priority, nor is holding down the crushing burden of property taxes for New Jersey's middle-class, poor, disabled and senior citizens," said Prieto (D-Hudson). "His budget plan represents a $2.8 billion statewide loss in property tax relief and an assault on public education. That is especially the case in places like Secaucus and it's inexcusable."

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HAMILTON FILES PETITIONS FOR MAYOR

HAMILTON FILES PETITIONS FOR MAYOR

Says Economics, Education & Empowerment Will Top His Agenda; Experienced County Leader Says He’s “In it To Win it”

 

(TRENTON, NJ) – Making it official, Freeholder and mayoral candidate Keith Hamilton filed more than 600 petitions yesterday with the Trenton Municipal Clerk’s Office, kicking-off a historic march to become Trenton’s next chief executive.

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**MEDIA ADVISORY** SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER LABOR NOMINEE ON MONDAY, CONFIRMATION VOTES SCHEDULED FOR SEVEN CABINET NOMINEES

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER LABOR NOMINEE ON MONDAY, CONFIRMATION VOTES SCHEDULED FOR SEVEN CABINET NOMINEES

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Yudin Calls Kasparian, McNerney's Position on Taxes Hypocrital

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I think Bergen Republicans should be very proud of the fact that the only viable tax cut offered by McNerney is one that Republicans came up with two years ago.

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WITH MEDICAL MARIJUANA-RELATED CRIME ON THE INCREASE, ANGELINI REITERATES OPPOSITION TO NJ'S IMPENDING LAW

WITH MEDICAL MARIJUANA-RELATED CRIME ON THE INCREASE, ANGELINI REITERATES OPPOSITION TO NJ'S IMPENDING LAW

            In response to an article today that reports an increase in crime in states that have legalized medical marijuana, Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini said the Legislature should re-consider the state’s medical marijuana legislation which becomes law in July, calling it “reckless public policy.”

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MCNERNEY EXPRESSES OUTRAGE AT LATEST ASSAULT ON BERGEN COUNTY

Calls on the rest of Republican ticket to demand reinstatement of “Millionaire’s Tax”

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** MEDIA ADVISORY** LESNIAK TO INTRODUCE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS ACT AT NEWS CONFERENCE ON MONDAY

TRENTON – Senator Raymond Lesniak will hold a news conference on Monday, March 22nd at 11:00 AM in State House Room 103 to introduce his “Opportunity Scholarships Act,” legislation that would establish the “Educational Innovation” pilot program in the Department of Education and create a pilot program in the Department of Treasury to provide tax credits to entities that endow scholarships for eligible low-income students.

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CENSUS 2010 AWARENESS PUSH: LEGISLATORS IN THE 22ND DISTRICT ANNOUNCE TOWN HALL MEETING

LINDEN – Democratic Legislators from New Jersey’s 22nd District today announced that they will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7 PM at the Rahway City Council Chambers to raise awareness of the national 2010 Census among their constituents. Senator Nicholas Scutari, Assemblywoman Linda Stender and Assemblyman Jerry Green stressed the importance of ensuring a precise count of residents both in the district and throughout the State as a whole.

“The need for an accurate count of the residents in our district and in our state has never been greater,” Senator Scutari said. “It is imperative that New Jersey residents receive aid from all possible sources in these tough economic times. There are over 210 federal domestic assistance programs whose funding depends on the Census’ ability to obtain an accurate count. Total participation is key to ensuring that residents receive our fair share of annual federal aid.”

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Sarlo: 'Devastated' Bergen County Perfect Host For Budget Committee's First Public Hearing

Sarlo: 'Devastated' Bergen County Perfect Host For Budget Committee's First Public Hearing

TRENTON - Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen) today said that while the committee chose Bergen Community College to host its first public hearing prior to Governor Christie's Tuesday budget address, the selection was made even more appropriate given the county's dire prospects under the proposed plan.

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee is scheduled to hold its public hearing 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, in the Moses Training Room, Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus.

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POLISTINA INTRODUCES BILL ELIMINATING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF BOARDS - COMMISSIONS - AUTHORITIES

Assembly Deputy Republican Leader Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, has introduced legislation that would do away with paying part-time board members of various authorities and commissions throughout the state, such as the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, the Civil Service Commission, the New Jersey Public Employee Relations Commission and the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission.

 

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MORIARTY & BURZICHELLI UNVEIL BILL TO ALLOW COUNTIES, TOWNS TO WITHDRAW FROM CIVIL SERVICE

Assembly Democrats News Release

MORIARTY & BURZICHELLI UNVEIL BILL TO ALLOW COUNTIES, TOWNS TO WITHDRAW FROM CIVIL SERVICE

(TRENTON) - Assemblymen Paul Moriarty and John Burzichelli Friday announced they’ve introduced legislation to give local governments more flexibility to control costs and property taxes by allowing counties and municipalities to withdraw from the civil service system.

"The civil service system certainly serves a purpose, but there's no reason for local governments to be forced to use it if they would prefer a different approach to possibly save property taxpayers money," said Moriarty (D-Gloucester/Camden). "Anything that can give local governments more freedom to take the steps they need to save money is the right thing to do."

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CHIVUKULA, GREENSTEIN & VAINIERI HUTTLE BILL TO ALLOW MORE BUSINESSES TO QUALIFY FOR ENERGY INCENTIVES ADVANCED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL

Assembly Democrats News Release

CHIVUKULA, GREENSTEIN & VAINIERI HUTTLE BILL TO ALLOW MORE BUSINESSES TO QUALIFY FOR ENERGY INCENTIVES ADVANCED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL

(TRENTON) – Pro-business legislation Assembly members Upendra Chivukula, Linda Greenstein and Valerie Vainieri Huttle sponsored to allow more businesses to qualify for energy-related incentives and funding was advanced Thursday by an Assembly panel.

The bill (A-906) requires equal opportunity for businesses that pay societal benefits charges to apply to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for energy-related incentives and funding.

“All businesses that pay this charge, no matter where they’re located, should have access to this vital program that supports renewable energy and energy efficiency,” said Chivukula (D-Somerset/Middlesex), who chairs the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee that released the bill. “Helping businesses grow and prosper is the right thing to do as we battle through this recession.”

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SCALERA BILL SUPPORTING CONTINUING HAMBLETONIAN AT MEADOWLANDS ADVANCED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL

Assembly Democrats News Release

SCALERA BILL SUPPORTING CONTINUING HAMBLETONIAN AT MEADOWLANDS ADVANCED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL

(TRENTON) – A resolution Assemblyman Fred Scalera sponsored calling for New Jersey to continue to support holding the Hambletonian harness racing triple crown event at the Meadowlands Racetrack was released Thursday by an Assembly committee.

The bill (AR-71) was released by the Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee.

The Hambletonian is the premier American harness horse race and has been held at the Meadowlands since 1981. After May 17, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority holds the exclusive right to renew the contract for the stakes for an additional five years, but if the contract is not renewed the Hambletonian Society may advertise for bids for the stakes beginning in 2013.

“It’s hard to imagine this slice of Americana not taking place at the Meadowlands, and we have to make sure it stays there,” said Scalera (D-Essex/Bergen/Passaic). “This is the richest and most prestigious event in the United States Trotting Triple Crown and the only such event held in New Jersey. It attracts spectators to New Jersey from around the world and is vital to our horse breeding and racing industry. We cannot let it leave.”

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ASSEMBLY SET TO ADVANCE TWO NEW PENSION & BENEFIT REFORM BILLS & CONSIDER FINAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL FOR THREE OTHERS

Assembly Democrats News Release

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ASSEMBLY SET TO ADVANCE TWO NEW PENSION & BENEFIT REFORM BILLS & CONSIDER FINAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL FOR THREE OTHERS

Reforming Business Regulation, Combating Unscrupulous Debt Collection and Maintaining Free Saltwater Fishing also top Monday Agenda

(TRENTON) – The Assembly on Monday is set to vote on two new public worker pension and health benefit bills while considering final legislative approval for three others.

Legislation to ease burdensome business regulation, combat unscrupulous debt collection and maintain free saltwater fishing also top Monday’s Assembly voting session.

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MILAM & QUIJANO BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMER DEBIT CARD NUMBERS ADVANCES IN SENATE

Assembly Democrats News Release

MILAM & QUIJANO BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMER DEBIT CARD NUMBERS ADVANCES IN SENATE

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assemblyman Matthew Milam and Assemblywoman Annette Quijano sponsored to protect consumer debit card account numbers is advancing in the Senate.

The bill (A-310) clarifies that both credit card and debit card account numbers must be truncated on sales receipts, including copies retained by merchants.

“This bill just makes common sense,” said Milam (D-Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland). “In this day and age, when identity theft is proving all too common, there’s no reason why a consumer’s credit or debit card number should ever be made available to others. This is a simple step that protects consumers.”

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KASPARIAN STATEMENT ON BERGEN COUNTY REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION’S CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE

Kasparian says Republicans are wrong for Bergen's Middle Class

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ASSEMBLY PANEL ADVANCES FIVE PUBLIC WORKER PENSION & BENEFIT REFORM BILLS

ASSEMBLY PANEL ADVANCES FIVE PUBLIC WORKER PENSION & BENEFIT REFORM BILLS

Comprehensive & Expanded Package Aims to Save Taxpayer Money & Create Reliable Benefit System for Public Workers

(TRENTON) - An Assembly committee on Thursday advanced five bills reforming taxpayer-funded pensions and benefits for public workers, with the bipartisan effort aiming to save New Jersey taxpayers money and make the benefit system sustainable for public workers.

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McKEON MEASURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR DAM RESTORATION ADVANCED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL

McKEON MEASURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR DAM RESTORATION ADVANCED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Environment Committee chairman John F. McKeon to appropriate $17.45 million in 1992 and 2003 bond act funds for dam restoration was released Thursday by an Assembly panel.

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Wake-Up Call

Morning News Digest: March 19, 2010

Christie vetoes 5 service contracts approved by Turnpike Authority  Governor Christie on Thursday vetoed five professional services contracts that were approved by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority a month ago. The governor’s office said Christie exercised his eighth veto because the contract fees ranged from...

Wally Edge

Democratic State Chairman John Wisniewski (D-Sayreville) put out a statement today accusing GOP congressional candidate Jon Runyan of “hiding from the press while trying to privately impress party bosses, and taking advantage of thousands of dollars...
The passing of Warren Wilentz means that David Norcross becomes the earliest nominated U.S. Senate candidate currently living.  Wilentz was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 1966 against Clifford Case, and Norcross was the Republican U....
The national political environment favored the GOP in 1966.  It was the mid-term election of Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson, and the war in Vietnam had just begun to divide the nation.   In New Jersey, Republican Clifford Case was...
Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo issued a press release today urging the State Assembly to pass pension and health insurance reform bills, but did not mention in his 574-word that the person blocking the legislation, Assembly Speaker Sheila...
Two Republicans will formally announce campaigns for Congress this evening against Democratic incumbents: John Runyan, a retired NFL star who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, is challenging freshman U.S. Rep. John Adler (D-Cherry Hill), and Diane...

Contributors

This is going to be a budget that is going to be unlike any other you’ve probably seen in NJ in at least the last 20 years and maybe... more »
Everybody needs to start a new job with a list of priorities and Chris Christie is no exception. There might be a thousand things that need to get done... more »
On Tuesday, Governor Christie outlined a strategy to rescue New Jersey from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Like other states, we were not immune... more »
Governor Christie seems to have played the rotten fiscal cards he inherited fairly well. As reported by the Star-Ledger, he is proposing to cut school aid by more... more »
It's impossible to support consolidation of government services and also support COAH.S1 paints with a broad brush and thus will miss some fine points.  COAH paints with... more »
As part of his solution to New Jersey’s current budget deficit, Gov. Chris Christie announced that, effective yesterday, he will not allow any additional parents to enroll in FamilyCare,... more »
Do I love Governor Chris Christie’s budget proposal?  Of course not.  Who would?  I’m sure he doesn’t like it, but that’s not the point, is it?  How could you... more »
The budget speech given on Tuesday by Governor Christie clearly illustrates his priorities – including disproportionately shifting the tax burden away from businesses and the wealthy, and... more »
On Rebate Issue, Christie Will Win.  The leading New Jersey Sunday newspapers yesterday confirmed that Governor Chris Christie will propose in his FY2011 budget the... more »
You’ve got to hand it to Christie; he calls it as he sees it.  I don’t mean the newly crowned Governor, Chris Christie, but his nine-year-old son, Patrick.  ... more »
Anyone involved in governing and administrating a town or county in New Jersey understands the economic problems outlined in The Star-Ledger editorials of February 28 and March 1.  The... more »
It is widely anticipated that Gov. Chris Christie’s first budget message, to be delivered on March 16, will show the harsh reality of New Jersey’s bleak financial outlook. No... more »
In keeping with the commitment I made to you in the November election, I am looking at every possible way to cut wasteful government spending and relieve your tax... more »
Wanted:  Courage to Pass Healthcare Reform In 1935, they spoke out against Social Security.  In 1965, they spoke out against Medicare.  And now in 2010, they are taking a politics-first... more »
Our new Governor suffers from no lack of advice.  Much of it, contained in the transition reports, deserves prompt attention.  Obviously, economic prosperity benefits everyone, and – as... more »
I have to genuinely wonder if this legislature will go down as the most taxing legislature in the history of the state of New Jersey surpassing the legislative actions... more »
Now that  the dust has finally settled after the grueling campaign for governor, there are a number of lessons that we can draw from this election. First and... more »
3.20.10     Putz of the Week and Mensch of The Week It is not too often that I have designated a Democrat as the Putz of the Week and a Republican... more »
Limited government principles and fiscal conservatism are philosophically sound, because they preserve the people’s natural rights and they prevent government from overspending, over borrowing and overtaxing.   For more than... more »
New Jersey is in severe financial crisis because for years elected officials have been able to make irresponsible and short-sighted decisions without any restraint.  Future governors may... more »
On January 6, 2010, several newspapers published articles with titles like “no more aid for struggling cities”, “Christie will cut state aid” and the like; furthermore, in the body... more »
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, you target teachers. That’s not a positive note to start your tenure. You forget that the Teachers’ Union makes decisions on its own, such... more »
On the day of his inauguration, Governor Christopher Christie inherited a gaping $2 billion hole in the state’s budget and swiftly set about the people’s business in meeting our... more »