Doherty Announces Senator Gerald Cardinale Joins the “Fair School Funding Act” As Co-Sponsor
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriation Committee, announced today that that the Senior Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee agreed join him as a co- sponsor of SCR-162, “The Fair School Funding Act.”
Doherty Announces Three Colleagues Join “Fair School Funding Act” As Co-Sponsors
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriation Committee, announced today that three of his colleagues on the Committee have agreed to sponsor SCR-162, “The Fair School Funding Act.” Senate Republican Budget Officer Tony Bucco and Senators Oroho and Pennacchio, also members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, signed onto the bill yesterday.
“I am pleased that three of my colleagues on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee have agreed to join me in seeking a more equitable school funding formula by co-sponsoring the ‘Fair School Funding Act.’
Doherty to Hold Town Hall Meeting on “Fair School Funding” Plan
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, announced today that he will hold a town hall meeting on his “Fair School Funding” plan. The town hall meeting will be held Wednesday, June 15, at the Clinton Township Middle School at 7 P.M.
Doherty Praises Hunterdon County’s Support of the Fair School Funding Solution
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ support of his Fair School Funding Solution:
“The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected to represent the interests of the citizens of Hunterdon County, have passed a resolution supporting a fair school funding formula that treats all children across the state equally. The Freeholders have acknowledged the language in the state constitution is clear: state aid must be distributed equally.
Doherty Praises Warren County’s Support of the Fair School Funding Solution
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ support of his Fair School Funding solution:
“The Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected to represent the interests of the citizens of Warren County, have passed a resolution supporting a fair school funding formula that treats all children across the state equally. The Freeholders have acknowledged the language in the state constitution is clear: state aid must be distributed equally.
Doherty Files School Funding Plan & Constitutional Amendment in Response to Supreme Court Decision
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, filed a school funding proposal and a constitutional amendment to remove the Court from decisions on how we fund our schools.
“Because the Court has overstepped its clearly defined constitutional authority and assumed the duties of the Legislature and the Executive Branch, I have no choice but to make an effort to amend the constitution to remove the Court from school funding decisions.
Doherty: Governor’s Action Is the Right Move for New Jersey’s Unemployed
Christie Ends New Jersey’s Participation in RGGI
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in support of Governor Christie ending New Jersey’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. (RGGI)
“Governor Christie moved decisively today to end New Jersey participation in a scheme that penalized the state’s taxpayers for pollution that originates in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Two states that do not participate in the RGGI. This proposal never made any sense for the environment or the people of the state.
Doherty Proposes Constitutional Amendment in Response to Court Decision on School Funding
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response decision of the New Jersey State Supreme Court to order the Legislature to expend additional money for Abbott districts:
“Once again, the Court has overstepped its clearly defined constitutional authority. This position was acknowledged by the two dissenting justices.
