New Jersey

February 14, 2012     Contact: Jason Smith / (609) 693-6700 District 9 Tweet Follow @senatenj Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove, will hold a “Meet Your Legislators” event on Tuesday, February 21 to meet with constituents from Galloway and Port Republic. Both towns became part of the 9th Legislative District following last year’s legislative redistricting. The 9th District Legislators offered the following...Read Full Story

February 14, 2012     Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 847-3600 Senator Joe Kyrillos , Senator Joe Pennacchio Tweet Follow @joekyrillos Senators Joseph Pennacchio and Joe Kyrillos have formally submitted for the Senate’s consideration a resolution urging the Obama Administration to reverse its controversial health care mandate that would force Catholic institutions to violate their beliefs and pay for birth control. “The so-called accommodation announced by the White...Read Full Story

February 13, 2012     Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 847-3600 Senator Gerald Cardinale Tweet Follow @gerrycardinale Senator Gerald Cardinale (R-39) voted Monday against legalizing gay marriage, calling for the centuries-old tradition of marriage between a man and woman to be preserved. “Throughout human history, marriage has been a term used to describe a specific human relationship – the union of humans of different genders,” Cardinale said. “It is amazing that this...Read Full Story

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

January 30, 2012     Contact: Jason Smith / (609) 693-6700 District 9 Tweet Follow @senatenj Delegation Will Serve on Veterans, Transportation & Higher Education Committees Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have been officially notified by the legislative leadership of their committee assignments for the 2012-2013 Legislative Session. Senator Connors retains his seats on the Senate Community and Urban...Read Full Story

February 2, 2012     Contact: Kevin Israel / (732) 933-1591 Senator Jennifer Beck Tweet Follow @jenbecknj Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) issued the following statement on the sentencing of Bridget Grimes and Debra Sloan each to three years in state prison. Three women suffered from neglect and abuse while living in a state-licensed home run by Sloan and under the supervision of Grimes, including Tara O’Leary, a 29 year-old woman for whom Tara’s Law is named...Read Full Story