August 23, 2010
Contact: Eric Sedler / (609) 631-9988
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
Goodwin Makes Motion to Repeal Decal Requirement During Voting Session
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14) introduced an amendment during the Senate voting session on Monday August 23, 2010 to immediately remove the decal requirement for provisional drivers. The amendment, which was offered during the Senate’s consideration of Assembly Bill 2740, would have removed the requirement that the Attorney General study and report on the graduated driver’s license program. Senator Goodwin’s motion was tabled by the Senate.
“While the goal of the decals was to keep young drivers safe, they have actually put our children at greater risk,” stated Goodwin. “It is clear that we cannot wait for a study commission’s report while our kids remain open to predators. We must repeal the decals before they result in a preventable tragedy.”
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August 20, 2010
Contact: Eric Sedler / (609) 631-9988
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
Another Audit Reveals Need for Immediate and Thorough Legislative Oversight
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14) has asked Senator James Whelan (D-2), chairman of the Senate State Government Committee, to invite New Jersey Department of Education Fiscal Monitor Mark Cowell to testify at the next committee hearing on the reported financial mismanagement by the Trenton Public School District.
Following a July 22nd request to invite State Auditor Stephen Eells, Senator Goodwin, a member of the committee, expressed growing concern on new revelations of deliberate fiscal mismanagement in a letter that was sent to Chairman Whelan.
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August 4, 2010
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-Mercer, Middlesex) is drafting legislation today, that will clarify the law that let a law enforcement officer who victimized a young woman be eligible to hold positions of public trust.
“Public servants should be protectors not predators. Everyone and especially women, who have experienced a sexual crime, must be certain that the police officer, EMT, Nurse or other care giver does not have a record of sexual assault,” Goodwin said.
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July 22, 2010
Contact: Eric Sedler / (609) 631-9988
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
Requests State Auditor Be Invited to Testify at Committee Hearing
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14) has asked Senator James Whelan (D-2), chairman of the Senate State Government Committee, to invite State Auditor Stephen Eells to testify at the committee on the reported financial mismanagement by the Trenton Public School District. The request was made by Goodwin, a member of the committee, in a letter that was sent to Chairman Whelan.
The letter from Senator Goodwin to Senator Whelan follows:
Dear Chairman Whelan,
A recent report issued by State Auditor Stephen Eells has identified systemic financial mismanagement by the Trenton Public School District.
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July 20, 2010
Contact: Eric Sedler / (609) 631-9988
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
State Auditor Uncovers More than $300,000 of Questionable Payments
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14) has called for a thorough investigation into evidence of fraudulent spending in the Trenton Public School District that was revealed in a recent report by State Auditor Stephen Eells. The request was made in a letter that was sent to New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow.
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July 13, 2010
Contact: Eric Sedler / (609) 631-9988
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
Cap Is a First Step Towards Real Reform for Taxpayers
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-Mercer, Middlesex) issued the following statement on Tuesday July 13th following Governor Chris Christie’s signing of S-29, the 2 percent property tax cap legislation in Hamilton:
“After a decade of inaction and excuses, legislators have finally listened to the people and began to make real progress toward permanent property tax relief. With Cap 2.0, New Jersey families will have real control when it comes to their property tax bill.
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July 7, 2010
Contact: Eric Sedler / (609) 631-9988
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
Senator to Introduce Proposed ELEC Reforms
State Senator Tom Goodwin (R – Mercer, Middlesex) announced that he will introduce several ethics reform measures recommended by the state Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC). According to a recent report, ELEC’s July newsletter suggested legislative remedies to the state’s ‘pay to play’ law.
“The days of backroom deals are over and a new day of government transparency has finally arrived,” said Goodwin. “I commend ELEC for proposing these common-sense reforms that will give residents the assurance to know that the professional politicians can no longer trade contracts for campaign cash.”
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June 30, 2010
Contact: Eric Sedler / (609) 631-9988
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
Senator Goodwin Endorses “Cap 2.5″
State Senator Tom Goodwin (R – Mercer, Middlesex) endorsed “Cap.2.5″ ahead of Governor Chris Christie’s special legislative session on Thursday. “Cap 2.5″ is the legislative proposal that would require, by constitutional amendment, that local and county governments hold the line on increases in property taxes at 2.5 percent – or less – per year.
“It is time for Trenton to get serious about real property tax reform,” said Goodwin. “Cap 2.5 puts property tax decisions in the hands of the taxpayers, where it belongs. This constitutional amendment gives taxpayers the permanent reform they demand, and it gives them the direct input they deserve.”
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June 28, 2010
Contact: Eric Sedler / (609) 631-9988
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
Legislation Holds Medicaid Cheats Accountable
A bill sponsored by Senator Tom Goodwin (R-Mercer, Middlesex) that would increase the penalties against Medicaid fraud unanimously passed the Senate on Monday June 28, 2010.
The legislation, S-2141, increases the existing State statutory penalties for committing Medicaid fraud. It also strengthens deterrence against attempts to defraud the Medicaid program. These state and federal funds are intended to serve the health care needs of the medically indigent.
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June 22, 2010
Contact: Eric Sedler / (609) 631-9988
Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14)
Bill Raises Lysosomal Disorder Awareness
A resolution sponsored by Senator Tom Goodwin (R-Mercer, Middlesex) that would designate July 20 of every year as “Emma’s Day,” to raise awareness of lysosomal storage disorders, unanimously passed the Senate on Monday June 21, 2010.
Lysosomal storage disorders occur when the processing of food in cells malfunctions, leading to an accumulation of material within cells. This can lead to movement disorders, seizures, dementia, and other severe problems. There are more than 40 of these disorders, including Krabbe disease, Tay-Sachs disease, Gauchers disease, and Pompe disease.
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