Fred H. Madden Jr

WILLIAMSTOWN – A measure sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Wayne R. Bryant that would require clinical laboratories to help with early kidney disease detection by monitoring creatinine levels in patients blood was signed into law today by Governor Richard J. Codey at the St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Community Development Center.

“Early detection is the key to ending the scourge of kidney disease,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “Identifying kidney disease in its earliest stages will allow patients to receive the treatment they need to stall the disease and enable them to lead longer, healthier lives.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden that allows responders to place emergency lights in their cars when responding to emergencies has been signed into law by Governor Richard J. Codey.

“This bill helps ensure the safety of our critical volunteer firefighters and rescue squads,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “At the same time, it enables local residents and drivers to better recognize a vehicle heading to a fire or emergency site.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Barbara Buono and Fred H. Madden to establish a State domestic violence public awareness campaign was signed into law today by Governor Richard J. Codey.

“Through education and awareness we can combat the specter of domestic violence in New Jersey and help women reduce its harmful aspect,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. “We will empower women by teaching them the warning signs of being in a violent relationship and how to remove themselves from danger before they become victims of domestic violence. For those who are already victims, we will show them how to seek counseling and find a safe, healthy place to live so that they can begin the healing process.”

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Barbara Buono and Fred H. Madden that would require students at New Jerseys colleges and universities to go outside to light up their cigarettes was signed into law today by Governor Richard J. Codey.

“College students will be able to breathe easier this fall, both from the cleaner air in their rooms and the knowledge that one more safety hazard has been reduced,” said Senator Barbara Buono, D-Middlesex. “Students at our public colleges and universities should realize that while they have the right to choose to smoke and chance the risks that come along with it, they don’t have the right to make those choices for their neighbors. This law will drastically reducing the chance of a dorm fire and diminish exposure to second-hand smoke.”

TRENTON -A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden that establishes the “Social Services Student Loan Redemption Act,” to help forgive student loan burdens of up to $20,000 over four years for full-time direct health care professionals was signed into law today by Governor Richard J. Codey.

“For many recent graduates, student loan debt is a burden that could prevent them from working in the State’s social services positions because of the lower salaries offered in the public sector,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “State social work programs are not able to offer employees the higher salaries they would earn in private social work programs, so we have to offer candidates a different incentive. This measure allows the State to better compete with the private sector for qualified social workers.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Wayne R. Bryant that would require clinical laboratories to aid in the early detection of kidney disease by monitoring creatinine levels in patients’ blood received final legislative approval today in the Assembly.

“This measure is about using preventative measures to help save lives,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “By working to identify kidney disease and other life-threatening disorders in their early stages, doctors will be able to help patients begin treatment as soon as they are diagnosed, and it will allow them to help the patients to live longer, healthier lives.”