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Testa Calls for More ‘Open’ Signs, No More Deliberation
Senator Michael Testa issued the following statement after Governor Murphy announced plans to allow non-essential businesses to reopen curbside pickup, non-essential construction projects to resume, drive-in movies can resume, and people will be able to gather in cars for religious services:
Senator Testa called on the Governor to lift more restrictions on business so the state’s economic recovery can begin. (©iStock)
“I am beyond glad the State’s only drive-in movie theater can be open. However, this is a just a drop in the bucket, helping a few businesses when there are so many other dying small and mid-size enterprises desperate for relief,” said Senator Michael Testa. “The Governor’s actions announced today are long overdue. They should have been done three or four weeks ago.
O’Scanlon Introduces Framework for Health, Liberty & Prosperity in COVID-19 Impacted New Jersey
Senator Declan O’Scanlon, in conjunction with Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, has created a plan to help move New Jersey into the next phase of public health and economic recovery.
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon has created a plan to help move New Jersey into the next phase of public health and economic recovery. (Pixabay)
“Our social distancing and public precautions have proven effective in flattening the curve and reversing the trends of COVID-19,” said O’Scanlon (R-13). “As we approach the road to recovery, it’s time to think about the next steps we must take as a state to best bolster our economy and public health. Let’s pivot from shutdown mode and responsibly unleash the creativity of our local leaders in business and government.”
Testa & Doherty Call on Labor Department to Open In-Person Unemployment Service Centers
Say If Business Workers Can Serve Customers from Behind Protective Screens, So Can Public Sector Workers
As New Jersey’s unemployment crisis closes in on two months, Senator Michael Testa and Senator Michael Doherty called for Governor Murphy to reopen New Jersey’s One-Stop Career Centers and staff them with idle workers from other State departments.
Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Michael Doherty called for Gov. Murphy to reopen NJ’s One-Stop Career Centers and staff them with idle workers from other State departments. (SenateNJ.com)
“A functional unemployment office during an economic downtown is the the epitome of an essential public service, yet hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans continue to go without the unemployment benefits they’ve earned for weeks on end,” said Testa (R-1). “We are calling for an end to busy signals, broken websites, and unanswered emails from the Department of Labor.”
Testa Emphasizes Importance of $100 Million EDA Emergency Loan Program
Senator Michael Testa voted to provide $100 million in funding to qualifying tourism and hospitality businesses in the Senate Budget Committee.
Sen. Michael Testa voted to provide $100 million in funding to qualifying tourism and hospitality businesses in the Senate Budget Committee. (©iStock)
“Mom-and-pop businesses across the Garden State are struggling to stay afloat,” said Testa (R-1). “Greater financial support is needed to help carefully and sustainably reopen our economy and keep vital industries alive. Directing more relief efforts towards local businesses will help keep the lights on, saving jobs and livelihoods for thousands of New Jerseyans.”
Senate Republicans Share Common Concerns of Constituents & Recommended Solutions with Governor Murphy
The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus urged Governor Phil Murphy to listen to the common concerns that have been raised repeatedly by constituents during the seven weeks that New Jersey has been locked down and to act on proposed recommendations.
The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus urged Gov. Murphy to listen to the common concerns that have been raised repeatedly by constituents during the seven weeks that New Jersey has been locked down and to act on proposed recommendations. (SenateNJ.com)
“Senate Republicans are working hard to serve the families and communities we represent in all corners of New Jersey during this extremely difficult time. Keeping people safe is the highest priority of government,” said Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-21). “Over the last seven weeks, the members of our caucus have had conversations with tens of thousands of people who are struggling with different aspects of the governor’s executive orders that shut down large segments of the Garden State economy. We believe Governor Murphy should listen to the common concerns we’ve received from our constituents and take immediate action on our recommended solutions.”
The top three concerns raised by our constituents across New Jersey include:
- Fixing the broken unemployment system
- Addressing nonsensical disparities in business restrictions
- Allowing New Jerseyans to access all health care and dental services
O’Scanlon, DiMaso, Scharfenberger Call for Safe Opening of Small Shops as Mother’s Day Approaches
Senator Declan O’Scanlon, Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Monmouth) called on the administration to allow for a limited reopening of small gift shops and jewelry stores in advance of Mother’s Day.
O’Scanlon, DiMaso and Scharfenberger are calling for the limited reopening of small retail shops and jewelry stores that depend on Mother’s Day business to survive. (©iStock)
“Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend and many small local shops rely heavily on these holidays for their business. The Administration needs to strongly consider reopening small gift shops with social distancing protocols similar to food stores; 50 percent capacity, masks, and social distancing. Or even allow them to consider a curbside gift pickup option. In addition, jewelry stores should be allowed to open with a 50 percent capacity limitation.
Pennacchio Criticizes Lack of Clergy Members on Recovery Commission
Senator Calls for Administration to Immediately Reach Out to Religious Leaders to Develop Plan for Reopening Houses of Worship
The members of the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission were announced last week, and Senator Joe Pennacchio called the absence of a clergy representative a “glaring omission.”
The Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission, Senator Pennacchio said, should include a member of the clergy to encourage the reopening of all places of worship. (Public Domain)
“In times of crisis, residents turn to their faith for strength and comfort,” said Pennacchio. “There is growing pressure on the Administration to lift the prohibition on worship service gatherings. There should have been room on the commission for a representative from the clergy to ensure Constitutionally protected religious rights are upheld.”
Bucco Teams with Morris County Chamber to Launch COVID Economic Advisory Committee
Business Leaders to Drive Recommendations on Immediate and Long-Term Recovery
Senator Anthony Bucco and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce announced the formation of a COVID Economic Advisory Committee to develop specific recommendations that can have immediate positive impacts on local businesses, married with ways to safely reopen the economy as the State emerges from this crisis. Bucco will rely on the business-led blueprint in making recommendations to the Murphy administration while offering proactive solutions that can be used as part of the six-state council to restore the economy.
Senator Anthony Bucco and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce announced the formation of a COVID Economic Advisory Committee. (©iStock)
“Too often, leaders in government create policies and economic funding formulas that sound good on paper, but miss the mark because many politicians have no experience running businesses or creating jobs,” said Senator Anthony Bucco. “We need business leaders of all sizes to have a voice in the simple ways we orderly and safely get people back to work now, while addressing the long-term measures that can get New Jersey back stronger after the pandemic. For example, our lake-based marinas are permitted to be open for personal boating use, but unable to rent boats and generate sales – which could be done safely with occupancy limits. We’ve already had successes with cutting red-tape for things like craft brewery deliveries and online car sales, and there is still more to do. I’m excited to get to work with the Morris County Chamber.”
Senate Republicans: Billions in Federal Aid Must Be Dedicated to Restarting New Jersey Safely
The leadership team of the New Jersey Senate Republican caucus called for billions in federal aid to be dedicated to restarting the Garden State’s economy and getting people back to work and school quickly and in the safest manner possible once stay-at-home and other executive orders are lifted.
The Senate Republican leadership team called for billions in federal aid to be dedicated to restarting the Garden State’s economy and getting people back to work and school quickly and in the safest manner possible. (SenateNJ.com)
“The Senate Republican caucus is dedicated to helping New Jersey get through and past the COVID-19 crisis as quickly and safely as possible, and we’re focused on promoting a sustainable economic recovery for families and businesses that have suffered tremendously,” said Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-21). “We believe it’s critical that the billions in federal assistance that New Jersey is set to receive be dedicated to restarting New Jersey in a thoughtful and strategic manner that maximizes the value of every dollar spent.”
LD1 Legislators to Launch Economic Recovery Task Force
As Legislative District One residents and businesses work hard to do their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 in South Jersey, Senator Michael Testa and his team are planning for the reopening of our economy and the future health of our small businesses.
Legislative District One Team Announces Small Business Task Force (SenateNJ.com)
Testa, along with Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan, announced the formation of an Economic Recovery Task Force to lay the groundwork for businesses in South Jersey to be ready to reopen in as healthy a condition as possible.
“As a small business owner myself, I’m fully aware of the sacrifices our local companies are making to rightly adhere to the restrictions of Governor Murphy’s COVID State of Emergency,” said Senator Testa. “This Task Force is being established to help businesses navigate the myriad loan and grant programs being made available at both the state and federal level.”
