Who: Senator Diane Allen and Mr. Stuart Chaifetz

What: Press conference to unveil legislation to speed termination process for teachers caught bullying students.

Where: New Jersey State House, Room 103

When: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at Noon

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Ocean County Freeholder Jack Kelly, Little Egg Harbor Mayor John Kehm, Jr. and Deputy Mayor Ray Gormley, as well as a representative of the Governor’s Office also participated in the meeting.

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“In the few days since my legislation banning red light cameras was introduced, the amount of support I’ve received has been overwhelming,” said Doherty. “People really dislike the cameras, but aren’t sure what to do about it. That’s why I launched our online petition to ensure that people can have their voices heard and be counted in their support of this legislation to prohibit red light cameras and automated ticketing systems.”

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Who: Senator Michael Doherty (R-23); Jeff Tittel – Director, New Jersey Sierra Club; Steve Lonegan – State Director, Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey; Ed Smith – Commissioner, Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission

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“With this bill we are trying to put money back into the wallets of commuters who have seen relentless toll increases,” said Senator Holzapfel. “By providing commuters with a means to offset a portion of their commuting costs, our bill recognizes that these taxpayers are paying more than their fair share for transportation and economic development projects, while encouraging commuters to use E-Zpass.”

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“Although red light cameras were sold to the public as a way to make dangerous intersections safer, it’s become clear that municipalities are primarily interested in the revenues generated by the cameras through tickets and fines,” said Doherty. “There is little if any evidence that the use of red light cameras in New Jersey has reduced the number or severity of accidents at the intersections where they are used. When combined with serious questions regarding personal privacy and the process and constitutionality of being ticketed by a machine, I believe it’s time that we put this ill-conceived red light camera experiment to rest.”

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Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder, and Assembly Chris Brown today called on the Pemberton Township Education Association to return almost $200,000 to the school district after the State Commission of Investigation reported the money paid half the salary for the full-time employment of the local union president.

“Pemberton is one of the high-needs districts receiving enormous levels of state aid, mandated by the State Supreme Court to provide for the ‘thorough and efficient’ education of the township’s children. This year alone, $80 million is being poured into the Pemberton schools, and to learn that some of that taxpayer money is being used to pay for a union administrator is intolerable,” said Assemblyman Chris Brown. “Not a single dime of this money helps foster better education or assists our teachers.”

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The 9th District Legislators recently met with residents of the Four Seasons Community in Smithville during which several objections were raised about access from Jimmie Leeds Road. At their “meet your legislators” event held at the Galloway municipal building in late February of this year, the Delegation spoke with residents about the pressing need for South Jersey to have a stronger voice on the Turnpike Authority Board after similar complaints were raised on how this interchange project will negatively impact the access from Jimmie Leeds Road.

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Senator Tom Kean speaking to ArtPride NJ after being honored as a “Distinguished Arts Advocate” at the Trenton War Memorial on Thursday, May 10, 2012.

ArtPride NJ works to increase awareness and promote the arts in schools and communities as a means of improving educational achievement, economic development, and the overall quality of life in New Jersey.

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