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Pennacchio expresses opposition to A-3446

In the Senate, Sen. Joe Pennacchio (R-26) expressed opposition to legislation that would allow access to obscene books and materials in school libraries.

“Our greatest responsibility is to protect the most vulnerable in society.

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Joe Pennacchio

Bramnick introduces civility task force

Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) announced his intention to introduce a bill to establish the Joint Legislative Statesmanship Task Force to promote the importance of civility to K-12 students and emphasize the importance of dealing with everyone. .

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Jon Bramnick

Bucco attends the USS New Jersey’s commissioning ceremony

Today, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) attended the commissioning ceremony for the USS New Jersey, the first Virginia-class nuclear submarine designed with crew gender inclusivity in mind.

“It was an honor to attend the commissioning ceremony…

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Anthony M Bucco

Bucco welcomes the crew of the USS New Jersey

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25), along with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Morris County officials, welcomed the crew of the USS New Jersey prior to the commissioning of the nation’s newest submarine on September 14.

“Welcome…

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Anthony M Bucco

From Bucco to NJT: Back to basics

The Senate Republican leader renews his call for an audit of NJ Transit

Senate Republican leader Anthony M. Bucco renewed his call for an updated audit of NJ Transit in response to continued rail service delays, cancellations and suspensions that…

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Anthony M Bucco

Amato, Rumpf and Myhre vote NO to the state budget

Sen. Carmen Amato Jr., Rep. Brian Rumpf and Rep. Gregory Myhre highlighted high taxes and excessive spending, all voting NO on the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget.

The 9th District legislators offered the following:

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Carmen Amato

Testa on the legislation on the sale of transit properties

Senator Mike Testa (R-1) issued the following statement urging lawmakers to divest NJ Transit property to proceed slowly to ensure transparency, competition and respect for taxpayers and riders. The expected legislation is not…

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Michael Testa

Update on Community Legislation of Common Interest

This is a legislative update to Community Common Interest legislation which has raised concerns among a significant number of our constituents living in age-restricted communities.

Without a doubt, our delegation has once again taken a hard line…

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Carmen Amato

Statement from Senator Corrado on the NJ COVID report

Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) released the following statement on the findings of the independent review of New Jersey’s pandemic response:

“Governor Murphy spent $9 million on a report that told us what we already knew – he failed to…

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Kristin Corrado

Senator Bucco’s statement on the NJ Covid report

Senator Anthony M. Bucco released the following statement on the findings of the independent review of New Jersey’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic:

“Although there was no way to predict how devastating the COVID-19 pandemic would be,…

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Anthony M Bucco

Senator Henry is participating in the 44th IBCT mission

Senator Owen Henry (R-12) visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst over the weekend to meet with the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team prior to their deployment to Fort Bliss, Texas. Their deployment was the largest mobilization of the New Jersey National…

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Owen Henry

Three Polistina laws are put into effect

Three bills introduced by Senator Vince Polistina that would expand health insurance coverage, improve transportation and streamline municipal courts were signed into law by Governor Murphy yesterday.

“I am proud that Governor Murphy signed these bills….”

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Vince Polistina

Parker Space takes oath as state senator

Assembly Minority Leader Parker Space is now a state senator after taking the oath of office today.

“It is a privilege to continue to represent the residents of the 24th Legislative District, now in the Senate,” Space said…

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Parker Space