Republican Deputy Senate Leader Diane Allen, District 7, is angry that the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will stop issuing loans this year that allow college students to defer payments until after graduation.
New Jersey's 7th Legislative District
Senator Diane Allen
Senator Diane Allen, R-District 7, said she is deeply concerned by the willingness of so many state lawmakers to support a proposal that will put the pensions of public employees at risk and force steep future property tax increases on residents of her district.
Program to Help Veterans Make the Transition into College Classrooms
Legislation sponsored by Senator Diane Allen (R-7) that would provide support services for veterans at New Jersey’s public institutions of higher education was approved today by the Senate Education Committee. The measure, S-2171, is modeled on California’s successful Troops to College Program and seeks to provide assistance to veterans attempting to obtain a college education.
Senator Diane Allen (R-7) introduced legislation this week to repeal the increases in tolls and fares on the Delaware River Port Authority’s (DRPA’s) four bridges and on the PATCO train system. The DRPA are increasing tolls by two thirds over the next two years. Senator Allen is joined by sixteen Republican co-sponsors on the legislation. Governor Corzine had the opportunity to veto these toll increases this year but refused.
Heads to Governor’s Desk to be Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Diane Allen (R-7) that expands rights for developmentally disabled individuals was unanimously passed by the Senate and is on its way to becoming law. “I want to thank all my Senate colleagues for understanding that this bill is about civil rights and ending discrimination, ” Allen said.
Senator Diane Allen (R-7), a member of the Senate Health Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, received the “2008 New Jersey Association of Community Providers Legislative Award” today. Senator Allen has demonstrated a commitment to those New Jersey residents living with developmental disabilities and has a proven record of advocating for support to assist our most needy population with developmental disabilities.
Senator Diane Allen, the Deputy Minority Leader issued the following statement supporting the efforts of Public Advocate Ronald Chen calling for changes in state laws governing redevelopment and relocation assistance:
Senator Diane Allen (R-7) has introduced two legislative initiatives to assist military members and their families. The first bill would provide unemployment benefits for certain spouses of National Guard members, while the second would assist children who transfer schools due to a military parent’s reassignment or deployment.
Would Help Organizations Fight Unfunded State Mandates
Legislation sponsored by Senator Diane Allen (R-7), that would expand the list of organizations that can appeal unfunded state mandates, was unanimously passed by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today.
Senator Diane Allen, the Deputy Minority Leader, issued the following statement opposing increased tolls on the Delaware River crossings and the PATCO high speed rail line:
