Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses Signed into Law
Governor Murphy signed legislation today sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the vehicle registration expires.
Gov. Murphy signed legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the vehicle registration expires. (Wikimedia)
“I’m glad this bill was signed into law today. The last thing someone needs to worry about after the death of a loved one is a trip to the motor vehicle commission,” said Corrado (R-40). “This commonsense legislation will remove unnecessary government red tape and allow surviving spouses to use their decedent’s vehicle until the registration expires.”
Senator Bramnick Says Pass Constitutional Amendment to Protect Students Right to Attend Local Schools
“Students must be allowed to attend their local schools. It is very important that the Legislature pass my constitutional amendment, SCR-67, to protect this right for New Jersey families,” said Bramnick (R-21). “Mediators working on a settlement for the State should not compromise the right of students to attend their neighborhood schools.”
Sen. Jon Bramnick issued the following statement urging support for his constitutional amendment SCR-67. (Pixabay)
Senator Bramnick’s constitutional amendment, SCR-67, would prohibit any student from being compelled to attend a public school other than the one nearest to their residence. New Jersey is currently attempting to settle a lawsuit with plaintiffs in a case that could take away the right to send children to their local schools.
Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Preserve Privately-Owned Woodlands
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer that would establish a state program specifically for the acquisition of easements on privately-owned woodlands for preservation purposes was approved today by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a state program for the acquisition of easements on privately-owned woodlands was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. (NJ Division of Parks & Forestry)
“In the most densely populated state in the country, it’s critical to protect and preserve forested areas and to manage them sustainably,” said Singer (R-30). “Decreases in forest land cover can affect the amount of habitat available for plant and animal species, as well as the ability of various forest species to interact with each other. This legislation will help prevent the overdevelopment of woodlands and protect our forests for future generations.”
Committee Advances Bucco Bill that Would Restore Dams and Inland Waters Projects
Seventeen dams and inland waters projects will receive an increase in funding for repairs and restoration thanks to legislation sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco and approved today by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Seventeen dams and inland waters projects will receive an increase in funding for repairs thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco and approved today by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. (Pixabay)
“I’m glad that over $28M will be invested to fund projects in these municipalities. These critical dam repairs will preserve and protect our local environment, which is critical to our quality of life,” said Bucco (R-25). “This funding will also protect the flow of clean drinking water to communities throughout the state, support recreational activities, and provide habitats for fish and wildlife.”
Bucco: IRS Adjusts Federal Tax Brackets for Inflation as NJ Hesitates
Tax Bracket Creep Will Continue to Drive NJ Income Tax Bills Higher
As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced changes to federal income tax brackets to protect workers from inflation, Senator Anthony M. Bucco called for New Jersey lawmakers to advance his legislation to prevent tax bracket creep at the state level for New Jerseyans.
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco called for New Jersey lawmakers to advance his legislation to prevent tax bracket creep at the state level for New Jerseyans. (©iStock)
“The action by the IRS to raise the income thresholds for federal tax brackets was a reminder that New Jersey is one of just a few states that doesn’t annually index our tax brackets for inflation,” said Bucco (R-25). “Unfortunately, legislation that would address this issue for state taxpayers has stalled in Trenton. If Democrats fail to take action on the tax relief I have proposed, more New Jersey families will find themselves with higher state tax bills and smaller paychecks because of inflation.”
Bucco Unanimously Re-Elected as Senate Republican Caucus Leader
During a caucus meeting this morning, Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) was unanimously re-elected by the Senate Republicans to continue serving as the caucus leader.
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco was unanimously re-elected by the Senate Republicans to continue serving as the caucus leader. (SenateNJ.com)
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue leading my colleagues in the Senate Republican Caucus,” said Bucco. “It is an honor to serve with an amazing group of distinguished and dedicated public servants. We will continue to work tirelessly on behalf of the voters to address their concerns about affordability, rising crime, and soaring energy costs.”
Bucco & Testa: Murphy and Democrats Need to Account for Money Squandered By Orsted
Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Michael Testa criticized Governor Murphy and Trenton Democrats for foolishly rushing in to bailout Orsted, and in the process, wasting taxpayers’ money as reports indicate the embattled foreign wind developer is preparing to claw back $300 million owed to the State.
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Michael Testa criticized Governor Murphy and Trenton Democrats for foolishly rushing in to bailout Orsted, and in the process, wasting taxpayers’ money. (©iStock)
“Governor Murphy and Trenton Democrats must account for all the money that has been squandered on their failed extreme energy policy,” said Bucco (R-25). “By turning a blind eye to the warning signs that this program was failing and continuing to rush the process along, Murphy and the BPU failed to close the deal, and now the State risks losing $300 million. It’s like Governor Murphy is playing checkers while Orsted is playing chess.”
District 23 Legislators Celebrate Preservation of Jaindl Property in White Township
Senator Doug Steinhardt, Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio, and Assemblyman Erik Peterson celebrated the State’s proposed acquisition of the Jaindl Property in White Township.
District 23 legislators celebrated the State’s proposed acquisition of the Jaindl Property in White Township. (SenateNJ.com)
“I am proud of the hard work that’s going into preserving this property,” said Steinhardt. “These are exactly the kinds of outcomes we can achieve when multiple stakeholders come together.”
Bucco & Testa: Murphy’s Knowledge of Orsted Decision Calls For Speculation
Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Michael Testa issued a joint statement in response to confirmation that the Murphy administration knew about Orsted’s decision to pull the plug on offshore wind and tipped off Trenton Democrats before the announcement on October 31.
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Michael Testa issued a joint statement in response to confirmation that the Murphy administration knew about Orsted’s decision to pull the plug on offshore wind. (SenateNJ.com)
“It is very disturbing that the Murphy administration knew about Orsted’s decision a week before an official announcement was made. This kind of unacceptable behavior is further evidence of Governor Murphy’s lack of transparency and his administration’s desire to keep the Legislature in the dark. Keeping this information quiet is suspect and calls for speculation as to whether he wanted Orsted to delay their announcement until after the election. This is all the more reason why legislative hearings are long overdue.
Testa & Bucco Demand Audit and Transparency From Murphy Administration Following Orsted Decision
Senator Michael Testa and Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco sent a letter to Governor Murphy demanding a fiscal audit and documents related to interactions with the foreign wind developer Orsted after the company announced they were pulling the plug on New Jersey’s offshore wind project.
Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco sent a letter to Governor Murphy demanding a fiscal audit and documents related to interactions with the foreign wind developer Orsted after the company announced they were pulling the plug on New Jersey’s offshore wind project. (Pixabay)
“With the news of Orsted’s decision to abandon ship, we must take immediate action to regain any funds that were used to subsidize Orsted’s failed wind farms,” said Testa (R-1). “Governor Murphy should publicly release all documents related to Orsted’s financial position that were used as the basis to rush more than $1 billion of appropriations and tax credits through the Legislature. New Jerseyans have a right to know how much of their tax dollars were wasted on this boondoggle and what the administration intends to do to get it back.”
