February 19, 2008
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole (R-40)
Authorities Must Provide The Public With Full Disclosure Concerning Recalled Products
Senator Kevin O’Toole (R-40) is calling on State and Federal Authorities to increase both inspections at food processing facilities and when problems are identified, full disclosure to the public. Last week the Senator asked New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram to investigate the possible return of 2 million pounds of contaminated products, processed by the Topps Meat Company, to the food distribution stream. A letter asking Attorney General Anne Milgram to investigate is attached.
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January 30, 2008
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole (R-40)
Senator Kevin O’Toole (R-40) responded today to published reports that a laptop containing the personal data of more than 300,000 customers of Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey was stolen earlier this month. It was reported that the laptop was being taken home by an employee who regularly works with customer data outside of Horizon offices.
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January 29, 2008
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole (R-40)
Panel Will Examine And Recommend Budget Cuts To Help Fill Budget Gap
Senator Kevin O’Toole, (R-40), announced today that he has been appointed to a bi-partisan committee to identify and recommend budget cuts to help close the nearly $3.5 billion budget shortfall.
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January 28, 2008
Contact: John Gorman / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole (R-40),
Senator Tom Kean (R-21)
Members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Leadership asked Governor Corzine in a letter today to fully disclose all documents related to the Fiscal Year 2009 budget.
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January 24, 2008
Contact: John Gorman / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole (R-40)
Public Benefit Corporation Would be Allowed to Issue More Debt Without Legislative or Voter Approval
State Senator Kevin O’Toole (R-40) made the following statement today regarding the recent revelations concerning Governor Corzine’s asset monetization plan. It was revealed that the Public Benefits Corporation would be authorized to sell more bonds after the initial $40 billion issuance:
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January 23, 2008
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole (R-40)
Gas Tax Hike D.O.A.
Senator Kevin O’Toole, (R-40), issued the following statement regarding reports that some Legislators are calling for an increase in the gasoline tax as an alternative to Governor Corzine’s road tax proposal.
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January 23, 2008
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole (R-40)
Senator Kevin O’Toole (R-40) issued the following statement in response to a ruling made today by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) forbidding former-Senator Wayne Bryant from using campaign funds for legal expenses related to his indictment on criminal charges of bribery, fraud and corruption:
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January 23, 2008
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole (R-40)
Nearly 600 Complaints Received Since the New Year
Senator Kevin J. O’Toole, (R-40), called today on Gregory Paw, the Director of the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety, to open a criminal investigation into Celebration Studios Inc. Celebration Studios based in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey contracted with customers to provide photography and videography services for weddings. Celebration Studios closed at the beginning of this month.
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January 16, 2008
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole (R-40)
Senator Kevin O’Toole, (R-40), issued the following statement regarding Governor Corzine’s presentation of his toll road monetization plan to New Jersey mayors at a League of Municipalities conference today. Senator O’Toole is a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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