Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean

January 4, 2010   

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Senator Joe Pennacchio, Senator Tom Kean, Transparency in Government

Senator Joe Pennacchio, prime sponsor of the Transparency in Government Act, and Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean urged Governor Jon Corzine to use all his influence to help win passage of the Transparency in Government Act during the lame-duck session. This bill, which is also sponsored by Senate President Richard Codey, will create a searchable, easy-to-use Web site that taxpayers can use to track government spending. Governor Corzine has said in the past that he supports this bill, which cleared the Senate State Government Committee today.

“It’s been more than a year since I introduced this vitally needed legislation, yet without a full court press from Democrat leaders, its passage is far from assured during this session,” Pennacchio said. “Governor Corzine needs to use all his influence to help push this through a Legislature controlled by his party.”

“The critical goals of this non-partisan, common-sense legislation are too important to delay for another year,” Senator Kean said. “Though he lost the election, Governor Corzine still has considerable power and influence that could tip the balance and win passage of this legislation. I urge him to speak up now for good, honest government in New Jersey.”

Senator Joe Pennacchio, prime sponsor of the Transparency in Government Act, and Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean urged Governor Jon Corzine to use all his influence to help win passage of the Transparency in Government Act during the lame-duck session. This bill, which is also [...]