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24 Jul: Senator Sweeney On The Federal Minimum Wage Increase

THOROFARE – Senator Steve Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem, who chairs the Senate Labor Committee, released the following statement regarding today’s 70-cent increase in the federal minimum wage, from $5.15 to $5.85:

“This increase on the federal level is the first of its kind in over a decade, and I’m sure that workers nationwide are welcoming the increase in their paychecks. I think the Federal government saw that the previous amount of $5.15 wasn’t taking into consideration the increased costs of living, and raised the minimum wage to an amount that is a little more reflective of what is needed to cover the costs of raising a family in today’s world.

By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale News & Releases

24 Jul: Vitale Bill To Close Loophole For Veteran’s Preference Signed Into Law

TRENTON – A bill co-sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale which will close a veterans’ loophole which prohibits active-duty servicemen and women from receiving veteran’s preference under civil service regulations was signed into law last week by Governor Corzine.

“Our nation’s military personnel give so much of themselves to protect this country, and when they choose to continue their public service as civil servants, we should honor that decision, and their sacrifices,” said Senator Vitale, D-Middlesex. “However, the previous veteran’s preference provision for civil service jobs does not account for our veterans’ decisions to quickly transition from active-duty to civilian life. Under this new law, veterans would be granted a quicker avenue to public service jobs, keeping with the spirit of the original veteran’s preference program.”

By DMUAdmin Fred H. Madden Jr News & Releases

20 Jul: Madden/coniglio Bill To Help Give Veterans Preference For Civil Service Jobs Is Now Law

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Joseph Coniglio which will ensure that newly discharged veterans’ receive preference when applying for civil service jobs was has been signed into law by Governor Jon S. Corzine.

“I am amazed that these men and women can put their lives on the line, fighting in the name of our country, and when they get home they have to wait to receive veterans’ preference for employment,” said Senator Madden, D-Gloucester and Camden. “This law will help ensure that the State grants employment preference to eligible veterans so that they may compete for job opportunities prior to being discharged from the military.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Richard J. Codey

17 Jul: Codey Sends Thoughts And Prayers To Sen. Kenny

TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey today released the following statement on Senate Majority Leader Bernard F. Kenny, Jr, who was injured in Hoboken early this morning:

“On behalf of the entire Senate, I want to wish Sen. Kenny all the best for a healthy and speedy recovery. Bernie Kenny is a great friend and colleague and the news of his accident today was certainly upsetting. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his family right now. Hopefully everyone will keep him in their thoughts and respect his privacy while he begins his recovery process.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Richard J. Codey

17 Jul: Codey & Karcher Propose Increase In Compensation For Wrongful Imprisonment

TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey and Senator Ellen Karcher today proposed legislation that would substantially increase the damage compensation for anyone found wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. The lawmakers were inspired by the recent story of Byron Halsey, the Plainfield resident who spent two decades in prison, only to have the charges dropped recently after DNA evidence proved his innocence.

Current state statute allows individuals who are wrongfully convicted and imprisoned to receive damages of either twice the amount of the person’s income in the year prior to incarceration or $20,000 per year, whichever is greater. Under the Codey/Karcher proposal, individuals would be eligible for up to $50,000 per year or twice the amount of their income prior to incarceration, whichever is greater.

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13 Jul: Karcher Bill To Crack Down On Tax-cheating Home Builders Now Law

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Ellen Karcher which will increase penalties on home builders who misclassify construction workers in an attempt to circumvent New Jersey tax laws was signed into law by Governor Corzine today.

“Too many home contractors are relying on cheap day labor on their projects, and refusing to pay fair wages and benefits,” said Senator Karcher, D-Monmouth and Mercer. “At the same time, they are costing the State of New Jersey millions in lost tax revenue, which is borne on the backs of honest, taxpaying citizens. We need to increase the penalties on these deceptive business practices, and ensure that all New Jersey employees are receiving a living wage.”

By DMUAdmin Fred H. Madden Jr News & Releases

13 Jul: Senator Madden Receives Institute For Nursing’s ‘E. P. I. C. Award’

TURNERSVILLE – Senator Fred H. Madden received the 2007 Institute for Nursing’s Exceptional People Impacting the Community (E.P.I.C.) Award during this year’s E.P.I.C Awards Luncheon, which was held on Wednesday, July 10 at the Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center.

Funded through the New Jersey State Nurses Association, the Institute for Nursing provides scholarships and promotes continuing education and research to support nurses in New Jersey.

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Steve Sweeney

13 Jul: Sweeney: It’s Up To The State To Ensure That Temperature Conditions Are Bearable At State Facilities

NATIONAL PARK – Senator Steve Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem released the following statement today regarding a police report issued in National Park, Gloucester County, on Monday stating that temperatures inside the Shady Oaks Rest Home reached as high as 89 degrees. The report was issued less than two weeks after State officials found temperatures in the facility in the 90’s.

“The high temperatures inside Shady Oaks are inexcusable. Yesterday’s police report listed the temperature inside the home as a sweltering 89 degrees – only six degrees cooler than the outside temperature.

By DMUAdmin Loretta Weinberg News & Releases

10 Jul: Weinberg: Mazur Scholarship Helps Continue Former Assemblyman’s Legacy

TEANECK – Senator Loretta Weinberg today announced that Steven Paradalis of Pompton Lakes has received the 2007 D. Bennett Mazur Scholarship award.

Steven just completed his junior year at Ramapo College, where he is a Political Science major and holds a 3.87 grade point average, Senator Weinberg said.

The scholarship fund was established in 1997, in memory of D. Bennett Mazur, a former State Assemblyman and Bergen County Freeholder. Assemblyman Mazur was first elected to the State Assembly in 1972, where he served until his retirement in 1992.

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09 Jul: Lesniak: True Communication Would Help on Toll Road

TRENTON – Senator Raymond J. Lesniak, today made the following comments regarding the issue of toll roads, reducing state debt and implementing change.

“I think people get really tired of politicians who rant and rave about the unknown and try to inspire fear to score points for their short-term political agenda. Back in January I spoke out about the need we have in New Jersey to promote economic growth, encourage investment and reduce our state debt.

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