Will Focus on Affordability & Returning New Jersey to Normal

Following the reorganization of the New Jersey Senate today, the Senate Republican leadership team laid out the priorities of the caucus for the next legislation session in a joint statement:

Following the reorganization of the New Jersey Senate today, the Senate Republican leadership team laid out the priorities of the caucus for the next legislation session, which include affordability and returning New Jersey to normal. (SenateNJ.com)

“First and foremost, Senate Republicans will focus on affordability and making the Garden State a place where young adults, families, and seniors can afford to live. After four years of inaction, we’re going to hold Governor Murphy’s feet to the fire now that he says he’s finally ready to listen to New Jerseyans and work on cost-of-living concerns.

“We also must focus on returning New Jersey back to normal now that’s it’s clear that COVID-19 isn’t going away. We cannot allow the Executive Branch to continue ignoring the New Jersey Constitution and circumventing the Legislature’s role as a co-equal branch of government. With a disease that is becoming endemic, we must return to the regular legislative process for managing any necessary policy changes. We will work with our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to put an end to government by executive order.”

The Senate Republican leadership team for the 220th Legislature includes:

Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) – Senate Republican Leader
Senator Robert Singer (R-30) – Deputy Leader and Ranking Member of Health Committee
Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) – Deputy Leader
Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) – Conference Leader
Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) – Deputy Conference Leader
Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) – Whip
Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) – Budget Office
Senator Michael Doherty (R-23) – Ranking Member of Judiciary Committee