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By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale Loretta Weinberg M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases

01 Jul: Weinberg, Stender, Legislators & Advocates Urge Action On Women’s Healthcare Funding

TRENTON – Sen. Loretta Weinberg, Assemblywoman Linda Stender, representatives of women’s health organizations and legislators who support access to women’s health programs called on Gov. Chris Christie Thursday to act on legislation to restore $7.5 million in cuts for women’s health programs in the recently enacted FY 2011 state budget.

“Today, we’re calling on Gov. Christie to do the right thing and restore funding for women’s health programs,” said Weinberg (D-Bergen), chair of the Senate Health Committee. “The bill which passed both legislative houses is budget neutral, and preserves our commitment to provide access to basic health care for women who have nowhere else to turn. We hope that the governor can put women’s health and safety ahead of political ideology, but we stand ready to work to overturn his veto, just in case.”

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By DMUAdmin Jeff Van Drew M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases Nia H. Gill

28 Jun: Van Drew/Gill/Ruiz Measure Creating Task Force To Study NJN Proposal Clears Senate

TRENTON – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senators Jeff Van Drew, Nia H. Gill, and Teresa Ruiz to create a task force to study Governor Christie’s proposal to slash funding for New Jersey Network and transition it from a government-run entity, paving the way for control by a not-for-profit organization.

The measure (SCR-113) would ensure that residents’ investment in the network is protected, and that the Jersey-centric programming focus is maintained in the event of a transition.

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By DMUAdmin M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

21 Jun: Ruiz/Turner Bill Would Give School Districts More Flexibility With Substitute Teachers

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Teresa Ruiz and Shirley Turner, which would allow school districts more flexibility when filling classroom teacher vacancies, was unanimously approved today by the Senate Education Committee.

“When teachers must take leave for extended periods of time, particularly in cases where vacancies must be filled mid-year, districts must ensure that the teachers who are brought in to fill those vacancies are trained and qualified to educate students,” said Senator Ruiz, D-Essex, who chairs the Senate Education Panel. “The intent of the bill is to ensure that there is some stability in the classroom, and make sure that students receive the educational tools necessary to thrive.”

“When unqualified teachers are allowed to fill vacant positions for extended periods of time, students are robbed of a thorough and efficient education,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer, a member of the Senate Education Committee, and the sponsor of 2010 legislation to restrict unqualified substitute teachers from teaching for extended periods of time. “It is up to the school districts to ensure that they are recruiting qualified teachers to prepare today’s students for life after the classroom.”

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By DMUAdmin Loretta Weinberg M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases

10 Jun: Senate Approves ‘Jaden’s Law’ To Promote Bone Marrow Donation Awareness

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) and Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex) to promote bone marrow and blood stem cell donation awareness received final legislative approval today in the Senate.

“Jaden’s Law” was named in honor of 3-year-old Jaden Hilton, a New Jersey boy who lost his battle with Leukemia on January 29, 2007 after he was unable to find a bone marrow match. None of his family members were matches and, because of the low number of minorities in the national registry, he was unable to find a match in the donor pool.

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By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases

27 May: Senate Panel Releases Vitale/Ruiz Bill Ensuring Educational Stability For Kids In Foster Care

TRENTON – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today released legislation Senators Joseph Vitale and Teresa Ruiz sponsored to promote greater educational stability for kids in foster care by ensuring they are not uprooted from their schools unnecessarily when placed in a new home.

The bill (S-1333) would change current policy that automatically places a foster child in the school district of their foster family, allowing a child to remain in their current school. The bill would allow a child to switch districts if it is determined to be in their best interest.

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Senator Ronald L. Rice (D-Essex)
By DMUAdmin M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

05 May: Rice: Proposed Budget Cuts Aren’t Just Numbers, But Services That Would Be Cut From Residents

NEWARK – A group of Essex County legislators today met with county mayors, school superintendents and members of various community organizations to gather input on the real effects that Governor Christie�s proposed FY 2011 budget would have on Essex County residents. The meeting was held at Essex County College’s Newark Campus.

“These proposed cuts are not just numbers, they represent services and programs that would be denied our residents if Governor Christie’s budget is passed,” said Senator Ronald L. Rice, D-Newark, who organized the town hall meeting. “Rebates would be delayed and or eliminated, schools would lose landmark funding amounts, and the pain would just go on and on. It is imperative that we find ways to ease the burden on taxpayers, and help prevent the inevitable tax increases that would be brought on by Governor Christie’s budget. We are in this budget fight together, and I am determined to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, to deliver a responsible budget, that won�t rob residents of the ability to make ends meet.”

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By DMUAdmin Jeff Van Drew M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases

25 Mar: Van Drew-Ruiz Wheelchair Ramp Measure Advances

TRENTON � The full Senate has unanimously approved legislation to help residents expedite the construction of wheelchair ramps through a quicker application review process.

The bill, S-1195, sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew, D-Cape May, Cumberland and Atlantic and Senator Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex and Union, would require construction officials to issue a permit for a wheelchair ramp at a residence within three business days of receiving an application, instead of the current time frame of 20 business days.

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By DMUAdmin Brian P. Stack James Beach Jeff Van Drew M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases Paul A. Sarlo Sandra Cunningham

23 Mar: Senate Budget And Appropriations Committee Holds First Public Hearing On FY 2011 State Budget

PARAMUS – Today at Bergen County Community College in Paramus, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee held the first public hearing on the FY 2011 Budget, allowing New Jerseyans who will feel the impact of budget cuts to voice their concerns.

Committee members issued the following statements after listening to testimony from today’s hearing:

“Today, we’ve heard from local officials, health care advocates, education advocates, advocates for individuals living with disabilities and so many others about the severe impact of the Governor’s proposed FY 2011 budget,” said Senator Paul A. Sarlo, D-Bergen, Essex and Passaic, and Chairman of the Budget Committee. “One thing was made plainly clear through the hours of public testimony we heard today – the cuts that the Governor put on the table to balance the budget will mean drastic cuts to services that people depend on.

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