Governor Chris Christie and Senator Michael Doherty hold a press conference, announcing the creation of Education Funding Task Force to help root out fraud and abuse, while at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, March 5, 2012. (Governor’s Office/Tim Larsen)
Governor Chris Christie and Senator Michael Doherty hold a press conference, announcing the creation of Education Funding Task Force to help root out fraud and abuse, while at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, March 5, 2012. (Governor’s Office/Tim Larsen)
Governor Chris Christie and Senator Michael Doherty hold a press conference, announcing the creation of Education Funding Task Force to help root out fraud and abuse, while at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, March 5, 2012. (Governor’s Office/Tim Larsen)
Senator Mike Doherty speaking at a ceremony to mark the signing of S-2, S-3 and S-4 by Governor Chris Christie on March 22, 2010. Doherty is a primary sponsor of S-3, which requires contributions toward healthcare benefits by all public employees. (Governor Photos/Tim Larsen)
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Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Education Committee, announced today that he will present his “Fair School Funding” plan to the Morris County School Boards Association at a meeting in Montville on Thursday, February 16.
The Senator has proposed a new school funding formula that is fair and equitable to all students in the state – urban, suburban and rural. The new formula would be implemented by a constitutional amendment that would have to be approved by voters.
Congress Should Subpoena More Wall Street Bankers
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding former Governor Jon Corzine’s testimony on the collapse of MF Global yesterday:
“Following the catastrophic, cascading collapse of major investment banks on Wall Street in 2007, which caused the current global economic recession, the United States Government held no one accountable. Nobody was prosecuted, no hearings were held and no reforms were implemented.
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ support of his Fair School Funding Plan.
“The elected officials in Atlantic County, who represent the interests of their constituents, have passed a resolution supporting a fair school funding formula that treats all children across the state equally. The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders has acknowledged the language in the state constitution is clear: state aid must be distributed equally.
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Sunday Star Ledger’s analysis of New Jersey’s free and reduced school lunch program:
“I disagree with the Star- Ledger’s analysis of the amount of fraud in New Jersey’s school lunch program. I stand by my statement that 37 percent of all school lunch recipients are ineligible. This figure is underscored by the ongoing investigation into fraud in the school lunch program in the Elizabeth School District.
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, announced today that Senator Kevin O’Toole will join him as a co-sponsor of SCR-162, “The Fair School Funding Act.” Doherty said:
“I am pleased that Senator O’Toole agreed to join me in seeking a more equitable school funding formula by co-sponsoring the ‘Fair School Funding Plan.’ With Senator O’Toole’s sponsorship, the resolution enjoys unanimous support among the Republican members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Senator Michael J. Doherty (R – Warren) today issued the following statement regarding the death of Assemblyman Peter Biondi:
“I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Assemblyman Peter Biondi. Pete Biondi was a highly respected legislator who always looked out for the interests of his constituents. More importantly, he was an outstanding family man and friend, and was loved by all who knew him. The Garden State has lost one of its finest. He will be sorely missed.”
Senator Michael Doherty, A members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, announced today that he will hold a town hall meeting on the “fair school funding” plan. The town hall meeting will be held Monday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. in The Stable 259 North Maple Avenue Ridgewood
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations committee, issued the following comments regarding the slow restoration of power in North Western New Jersey:
“The late October record snowfall and high winds caused significant damage to homes, businesses and the power distribution grid in New Jersey. People are suffering, particularly the old or infirm.
Senator Michael J. Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following comments regarding the continued and pervasive power outages throughout New Jersey:
“For years, the state legislature has passed bills that require money from our utility bills to be re-directed to fund alternative, “green energy” programs. These government mandates have taken away valuable resources that could have been used to maintain and upgrade our electrical power grid.
33% Hike in Down Economy Hurts Seniors and Families
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement urging enactment of a program that will provide toll discounts for local residents who are impacted by the recently enacted toll hikes on Delaware River bridges.
“A 33% toll hike was not the right course of action to impose on working families and seniors during hard economic times. The Bridge Commission historically had a program that allowed local residents who relied on the bridges to receive discounts. I am calling on the Commission to issue coupons or tokens, as they did in the past, to offset the recent increase.”
