Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-21) issued the following statement today after Governor Corzine signed New Jersey’s FY ‘09 budget:
“There is a clear delineation between the budget passed by Democrats and signed into law by Governor Corzine, and the budget proposal put forth by myself and my Republican colleagues. Our plan was designed to make New Jersey more affordable for middle class taxpayers. The governor’s plan does exactly the opposite.
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) issued the following statement and model veto message in advance of the Governor’s expected signature of the State budget which spends almost 20% more than just two years ago.
Senator Christopher (Kip) Bateman, (R-16), issued the following statement today blasting the Corzine administration for agreeing to borrow an additional $3.9 billion without voter approval. The additional debt will be used to fund school construction.
Measure Urges Congress To Override Unfair FEMA Flood Insurance Regulations
Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph Kyrillos that urges the United State’s Congress to enact legislation that would override FEMA regulations requiring the purchase of flood insurance in certain areas in proximity to the Raritan Bay passed the Senate unanimously today.
Senate Republican Budget Officer Leonard Lance released the following statement after the Legislature last night authorized a November referendum on whether the state should amend its Constitution to prevent further borrowing without voter approval.
Senator Steve Oroho a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2009 budget today:
“I am disappointed by the Trenton Democrats’ choice of budget priorities, they have balanced the budget on the backs of New Jersey’s middle class. New Jersey is already unaffordable for many middle class families and this budget will make the problem worse.
Senator Phil Haines, (R-8), a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee issued the following statement regarding the passage of the fiscal Year 2009 budget today:
“I am disappointed by the Trenton Democrats’ choice of budget priorities. New Jersey is already unaffordable for many middle class families and this budget will exacerbate the problem. Quite simply, this budget is balanced on the backs of South Jersey property tax-payers.
Pension Bills Fall Short Of True, Lasting Reform
Senator Joseph Kyrillos issued the following statement regarding the budget and the pension and benefits reform that cleared the Senate today:
$9 Million To Be Diverted Away From Beach Replenishment
Senator Joseph Kyrillos, the ranking Republican member of the Senate Economic Growth Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Senates passage of legislation which would redirect $9 million in funds dedicated to shore protection and beach replenishment. The Shore Protection Fund was created as a direct result of the 1991 “Perfect Storm,” a Nor’easter that caused massive damage along the coast from New Jersey to Maine.
Legislation which places a two-year moratorium on disputed public access regulations recently adopted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been passed by the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly. S-1533/A-2601 is sponsored by District 10 legislators, Andy Ciesla, Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel.
