New Jersey

February 9, 2012     Contact: Jason Smith / (609) 693-6700 District 9 Tweet Follow @senatenj The Senate Environment and Energy Committee today advanced legislation (S-178) sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that would establish a “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” (HOFNOD) program within the Division of Fish and Wildlife to encourage children to avoid drug use. “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” is...Read Full Story

February 9, 2012     Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 292-5199 Senator Christopher Bateman Tweet Follow @kipbateman Amendment Is Similar to Efforts by Marriage Equality Advocates in Maine Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R- Somerset/Hunterdon/Mercer/Middlesex) has submitted a Senate resolution (SCR-88) that would, if passed by the legislature and approved by voters, amend the State Constitution to permit same sex marriage in New Jersey. “Let’s stop the political games...Read Full Story

February 7, 2012     Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 292-5199 Senator Gerald Cardinale , Senator Tom Kean Tweet Follow @tomkean All information or remarks concerning the character or qualifications of any person nominated by the Governor which are brought to the attention of the Judiciary Committee or other appropriate committee during its consideration of the nomination shall not be made public . (Senate Rule 20:4) Each house shall choose its own officers, determine the...Read Full Story

February 7, 2012     Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199 Senator Robert W. Singer Tweet Follow @bobsingernj Portugal Has Hand Out for American Dollars, But Won’t Hand Over Murderer Who Escaped from New Jersey Prison President Obama should not consider giving any assistance to Portugal as long as it continues to shield violent American fugitive George Wright, 30th District Republicans Sen. Robert Singer and Assemblymen Dave Rible and Sean T. Kean said today...Read Full Story

February 6, 2012     Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 292-5199 Senator Anthony R. Bucco , Senator Steve Oroho Tweet Follow @tonybucco Legislation authored by Senators Steven Oroho (R- Sussesx/Warren/Morris) and Anthony Bucco (R- Morris/Somerset) providing tax credits to businesses employing members of the New Jersey National Guard or reservists in the United States Armed Forces has been cleared by the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. The bill, S-234, gives...Read Full Story