July 21, 2009
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
New Jersey’s ongoing fiscal crisis demands that a special legislative session be convened by Governor Jon Corzine said Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder, both R-Burlington.
“Less than one month after passing a budget based on one-shot gimmicks and deferring payments, an independent state agency is estimating next year’s deficit will reach $10 billion,” said Assemblywoman Addiego. “Governor Corzine needs to face the reality that his financial shell game has been uncovered, and that taxpayers want to know how he is going to deal with the record shortfall.”
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July 1, 2009
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
Decision Not to Indict Illegal Immigrant in Accident that Killed Teacher Strengthens Legislators’ Resolve to Have Their Bill-Package Become Law
Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder today vowed to work tirelessly in support of their immigration reform package after a grand jury failed to indict an illegal immigrant and unlicensed driver in the accident that killed a 27-year-old Evesham teacher.
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July 1, 2009
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
The 8th District Lawmakers Will Introduce Bill Banning Automatic Rate Increase Mechanisms, Like the One the Water Company Seeks from BPU
New Jersey American Water Co.’s request for a new surcharge that would lead to automatic quarterly rate increases drew the ire today of Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder.
“To allow New Jersey American or any other utility company to have automatic rate increases is foolhardy and irresponsible. Residents in this state are already paying exorbitant rates for utilities,” said Assemblywoman Addiego. “We can not tolerate this recklessness that will guarantee spiraling water bills in the state.”
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June 17, 2009
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
Pennsylvania Mother Ran Off to Disney World with Her Daughter After Reporting to Police They Had Been Kidnapped by ‘Two Black Men’
Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder today announced they will introduce legislation increasing the penalties for anyone who makes a false report to law enforcement authorities.
“We want to make sure New Jersey doesn’t have its own version of the highly publicized case in Pennsylvania that wasted the time and money of law enforcement departments searching for a ‘kidnapped’ woman and her child,” said Assemblywoman Addiego.
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June 8, 2009
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
Anne Milgram Will Decide How to Distribute $30 Million in Federal Stimulus Money to Police Departments in NJ
Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder are calling on Attorney General Anne Milgram to appropriate federal stimulus money to Burlington County municipalities to combat gang activity and rising crime.
“Gangs are now a problem in our communities, our schools and our prisons,” said Assemblywoman Addiego. “We can not afford to spend this money without seeing results. An injection of stimulus money will enable law enforcement to keep our neighborhoods safe, and we’re asking the Attorney General to make that a priority.”
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June 3, 2009
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
Lawmakers Will Introduce a Four-Bill Package of Immigration Reform
Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder are prepared to introduce a package of four bills that emphasize that illegal immigrants are persona non grata in New Jersey.
“If you want to come here and get your piece of the America Dream, you are going to have to follow the rules,” said Assemblywoman Addiego.
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June 1, 2009
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
An Assembly Resolution to prevent the relocation of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to New Jersey soil has been introduced by Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder.
“We want to lock the gates and keep these terrorists out of our state,” said Assemblyman Rudder. “We don’t want them. We don’t need them. And nothing good can come from having them here.”
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May 19, 2009
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
While State Offices Across New Jersey Shut Down for a Furlough Day, It Will Be Business as Usual at the 8th District Legislative Office
Motor Vehicle Commission offices and locations were closed Monday (May 18), and other state offices will go dark for one furlough day before the end of the month. Many offices will be closed on Friday, May 22, making it impossible for taxpayers to access service for a four-day stretch over the extended Memorial Day weekend.
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May 18, 2009
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 847-3600
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
Legislators have asked the Attorney General to investigate
Senator Phil Haines, Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder today asked Attorney General Anne Milgram to investigate the distribution of a publication called “The Klansmen’s Voice” that has been dropped at homes in the 8th Legislative District.
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May 14, 2009
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
Assembly members Dawn Marie Addiego and Scott Rudder, R-Burlington, issued the following statement today in response to Governor Corzine’s plans to plug a $1.2 billion shortfall for the current fiscal year by deferring school aid and pension payments, tapping into surplus and making cuts that he plans to keep under wraps until Friday:
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