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09 Jun: Turner Bill Would Ease Transition For New Teachers

TRENTON – New teachers could begin classroom work even if their teaching certificate is still pending under legislation sponsored by Senator Turner and passed by the Senate Education Committee today.

“The biggest concern when it came to the backlog was that New Jersey would begin turning away a great number of new, highly qualified teachers and discourage college students from pursuing an education degree,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer and Chair of the Senate Education Committee. “With projected teacher shortfalls in the future, it is critical that qualified individuals are allowed to begin teaching without having to wait for their teaching certificate application to be processed. This bill gives new teachers and the districts that hire them this necessary leeway.”

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09 Jun: Turner Measure To Allow Background Checks For Nannies Moves Forward

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner that would authorize in-home child care placement agencies to perform background checks on potential nannies was approved by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee today.

“When parents bring other individuals into their homes to help care for their children, they have the right to know that these individuals have clean criminal records,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “Currently, we require those who work at day care centers to undergo a criminal background check. With this bill, we will allow nanny placement agencies to also require the same checks so that their clients can have the peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is in the hands of a responsible individual.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

09 Jun: Coniglio / Turner Measure To Ban Pocket Bikes From New Jersey Streets Passes Assembly Panel

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Joseph Coniglio and Shirley K. Turner that would ban miniaturized motorcycles commonly known as “pocket bikes” or “mini-motos” from New Jersey’s streets and sidewalks move one step closer to law today as it passed the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

“Even with their involvement in a number of high profile accidents, pocket bikes continue to grow in popularity,” said Senator Congilio, D-Bergen. “Many people think they are just like the Barbie or G.I. Joe Powerwheels our kids used to ask for, but they are not. These devises are fully-functional motorcycles that can reach speeds of 45 miles per hour. They are very hard to see and extremely dangerous for young ones to ride.”

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08 Jun: Buono: Stable Support For Historic Sites Will Bolster Tourism

UPPER FREEHOLD – Senator Barbara Buono, Chair of the Senate Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee made the following statement today regarding the Committee’s hearing today at the Historic Walnford Mill Village on promoting Heritage Tourism throughout the State:

“Tourism is New Jersey’s second largest industry and with some work, we can make it an even bigger economic engine. Usually people only think about the Shore when it comes to New Jersey tourism, yet our rich heritage and central role in the founding of the United States provides a great many historic sites that are wonderful tourist attractions.

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05 Jun: Buono: Panel Will Review ‘Heritage Tourism’

UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A Senate panel will travel here Wednesday to showcase the Historic Walnford Mill Village, just one of hundreds of New Jersey’s heritage-rich historic sites which could help boost the State’s $30 billion-a-year tourism industry.

“We need a plan and a long-term commitment to place New Jersey in its rightful role as a leading national venue for Heritage Tourism,” said Senator Barbara S. Buono, Chair of the Senate Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

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03 Jun: Karcher Remains Hopeful On Fate Of Fort Monmouth

TRENTON – Senator Ellen Karcher, a leader in the State Legislature in the fight to save Fort Monmouth from federal closure, issued the following statement today regarding a rally she attended this morning on behalf of the Fort, and officials of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) touring the facilities during a 4-hour post tour today:

“The outpouring of support that I’ve seen firsthand, from across the State, has been overwhelming, as New Jerseyans are uniting in protection of Fort Monmouth. Today’s rally was another chance to allow the people of the State to let their voices be heard regarding the fate of Fort Monmouth. Regardless of political affiliation, everyone seems to recognize that the BRAC Commission’s decision is wrong for the military, and it’s wrong for the people of New Jersey.

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02 Jun: Karcher Praises Funds For Fight On Front Monmouth

TRENTON – Senator Ellen Karcher, a leading proponent in the State Legislature of efforts to save Fort Monmouth from the federal Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, praised the move today by a key State budget panel to award $200,000 to efforts to keep the base open.

“If New Jersey’s unsuccessful in removing Fort Monmouth from the proposed BRAC closure list, then the $200,000 we’re spending to fight the ruling will be nothing compared to the economic impact in the surrounding municipalities,” said Senator Karcher, D-Monmouth and Mercer. “Closure of Fort Monmouth would be economically devastating to New Jersey, not to mention a step backwards for vital advancements in battlefield communication which could save the lives of our troops stationed overseas. The State seems to be standing as one against the proposed closure of Fort Monmouth though, and hopefully, we will be able to sway the BRAC commission into reconsidering their decision.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Paul A. Sarlo

31 May: Sarlo Calls Safety Hearing On Teterboro Airport

TRENTON – Senator Paul A. Sarlo, Chairman of the Legislative Oversight Committee today said he is inviting officials from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to detail its plans to improve safety at Teterboro Airport which experienced its third airplane accident of the year on Tuesday.

Senator Sarlo, D-Bergen, Essex and Passaic, said the hearing would be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 20th, in the State House Annex.

By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale News & Releases

27 May: Vitale Bill Moving Presidential Primary Date To February Advances

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale which would move New Jersey’s presidential primary date to the last Tuesday in February in order to make New Jersey relevant in national elections was unanimously approved by the Senate State Government Committee yesterday.

“In the immediately past presidential election, the nomination for the presidency was decided long before New Jersey voters ever got to pull a lever for their candidates of choice, be they Democrat or Republican,” said Senator Vitale. “New Jersey’s electorate has become disenfranchised by a primary system that’s left the Garden State out in the cold. We need to move the primary to make New Jersey voters relevant, so that voters can decide for themselves the best candidates without having other states decide for them.”

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27 May: Karcher Bill To Appropriate Funds For Park Development Approved

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Ellen Karcher which would appropriate $75 million to fund park development and open space acquisition, including $20.5 million for projects that include municipalities within her 12th Legislative District, was approved by the Senate Environment Committee yesterday.

“Going into the Memorial Day weekend, we recognize just how important a healthy State parks and open space system is to our economy,” said Senator Karcher, D-Monmouth and Mercer. “Well-maintained parks and historic sites, and pristine tracts of open space, are the crown jewel of New Jersey, giving us an inseverable link to our past or a direct connection to nature, and fueling the tourism engine that drives New Jersey’s economy. A greater investment in the State’s park system and open space will improve the quality of life for New Jerseyans living within our communities, and will create an even greater draw for tourists to appreciate the historic relevance and natural beauty of the Garden State.”

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