M. Teresa Ruiz

Senator M. Theresa Ruiz listens to testimony during the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing.

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09 Jun: Ruiz Teen Driver Safety Bill Advances In Committee

TRENTON – Senator Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex and Union, and co-prime sponsor, along with Senate President Richard J. Codey, of a measure to impose additional restrictions on drivers with probationary licenses, issued the following statement after the bill was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee today by a vote of 4-0, with 1 abstention:

“We’ve seen far too much tragedy in New Jersey recently in regards to motor vehicle accidents involving young drivers. Before one more family has to go through the loss of a loved one, we need to revisit the laws governing probationary licenses.

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29 May: Rice And Ruiz Support School Construction Bond

NEWARK – Senators Ronald L. Rice and Teresa Ruiz are pleased with the proposed legislation to allow for $2.5 billion in bonding for school construction programs.

“For a long time now, I have been concerned that worthy school construction projects were being put on hold because of problems at the School Construction Corporation (SCC),” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “I have always fought for proper funding of the poorest school districts. Although the SCC has mismanaged its funds, the State still must fulfill its obligation to meet the educational needs of our residents, and with that comes the need for adequate school facilities.”

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09 Apr: Senator Ruiz Statement On Budget Hearing On Dept. Of Health

TRENTON _ Senator Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex and Union, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding today’s panel hearing on the affect of the FY 2009 Budget on the State Department of Health and Senior Services:

“Today, we heard that New Jersey’s hospital system is in a state of crisis. Hospital closures threaten to undermine how the State provides access to health care for our citizens, and a combination of the national economic downturn and the increasing cost of health care in New Jersey and globally has put a severe strain on our health care dollars.

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07 Apr: Ruiz On Education Budget: Current Economic Problems Shouldn’t Stop Us From Looking To Future

TRENTON – Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex and lead questioner in today’s Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing on the education portion of the FY09 Budget, made the following statement today following the hearing:

“It would be shortsighted for us to focus solely on funding issues facing the State right now and ignore those issues our schools will begin to deal with in future years.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari, D-Union, Middlesex and Somerset, addresses his colleagues on the floor of the State Senate.

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12 Mar: First Public Budget Hearing on FY 2009 Budget

First Public Budget Hearing on FY 2009 Budget

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06 Mar: Turner/Ruiz Measure Would Require School Boards To Hear From Public

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and M. Teresa Ruiz that would require boards of education to open a portion of every meeting to public comment was approved today by the Senate Education Committee.

“Successful schools require strong community involvement,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer and Chair of the Committee. “We cannot have that involvement if local school boards are unwilling to listen to the thoughts and needs of concerned residents. There is far too much at stake with our schools to allow school boards to function without having to listen to the public.”

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari, D-Union, Middlesex and Somerset, addresses his colleagues on the floor of the State Senate.

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03 Mar: Voting Session

Voting Session

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26 Feb: Ruiz Statement On Governor Corzine’s FY 2009 Budget Address

TRENTON – State Senator Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex and Union, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Governor Jon Corzine’s FY 2009 Budget Address, in which he outlined severe cuts to stabilize the State’s long-term economic picture:

“The current financial state of New Jersey, in the way it was presented today in Governor Corzine’s annual budget address, should come as a surprise to no one. This fiscal crisis has been brewing for a long time, and the day has come where we have to deal with the mistakes of the past.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari, D-Union, Middlesex and Somerset, addresses his colleagues on the floor of the State Senate.

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28 Jan: Senate Committee Hearings 01-28-08

Committee Hearings

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10 Jan: Lesniak Named Chairman Of Senate Economic Growth Panel

TRENTON – Senator Raymond J. Lesniak has been named Chairman of the Senate Economic Growth Committee for the new Senate session by Senate President Richard J. Codey.

“Ray Lesniak’s insights on growth issues for New Jersey are invaluable,” said Senator Codey. “Ray’s leadership abilities are augmented by his experience in helping to revitalize Elizabeth and his skills as a gifted communicator.”

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