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Senator Kevin O’Toole (R-40), a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, said this after questioning the health commissioner about a contract for prison health services awarded to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey:
Senator Anthony Bucco (R-25), the longest serving member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, requested today that Education commissioner Lucille Davy reappear before the committee to explain the finances of the Union City School District.
Cryan Suggests Putting New Tolls on I-78 and I-80
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce today said that Republicans are united in opposition to tolls on Interstates 78 and 80.
Healthcare Blueprint Must Be Implemented Before More Closures
Senator Kevin O’Toole (R-40) issued the following statement regarding Health and Senior Services Commissioner Heather Howard’s testimony today before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The commissioner testified that there is no State plan to ensure the fiscal health of hospitals in New Jersey today or in the future.
Senator Steve Oroho, Assemblywoman Alison McHose and Assemblyman Gary Chiusano (R-24) issued the following statement regarding Assemblyman Joseph Cryan’s remarks that the state should consider tolling routes 78 and 80 to pay for the new trans-Hudson tunnel.
Senator Gerald Cardinale (R-39) expressed disappointment today that Governor Corzine’s promised increases in special education funding will not be included in the Fiscal Year 2009 budget as promised. Corzine proposes delaying the funding until the following budget year.
Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) issued the following statement regarding published reports that the Trenton Democrats are resurrecting plans to add tolls to Interstates 78 and 80 to pay for transportation improvements:
Public Shouldn’t Have to Wait for Good Government
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12) and Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Jr. said this after Democrats again blocked Senate Bill 685 that would end dual office holding by elected officials within 30 days after passage:
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12) issued the following statement regarding Senator Jeff Van Drew who seemingly reconsidered his remarks published in the Press of Atlantic City and voted in favor of paid family leave.
Senator Kevin O’Toole introduced legislation today that would provide greater regulatory oversight and consumer protections for mortgages. The measure also strengthens prohibitions against predatory lending.
