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By DMUAdmin M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases

09 Jul: Ruiz Applauds The Enactment Of The School Construction Measure

NEWARK – Legislation co-sponsored by Senator Teresa Ruiz to increase the amount of bonds authorized under the “Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act” by $3.9 billion became law today at a public bill signing at Oliver Street School in Newark today.

“How can we provide the children of New Jersey with a bright future if we can not even supply safe schools for them to go and learn,” said Senator Ruiz, D-Essex and Union. “Too many of our school are over crowded and need major repairs. I understand that we are in tough economic times, but we need to be responsible for providing a proper learning environment for the children in this State.”

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By DMUAdmin M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

08 Jul: Rice/ Ruiz Applaud Approval Of Newark School Constuction Projects

NEWARK – Senators Ronald L. Rice and Teresa Ruiz today said that they are pleased with the New Jersey School Development Authority’s (SDA) approval of new funding to allow both construction and improvements at 53 schools statewide.

“We made a promise to provide a proper education to every student in the State of New Jersey,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “These school construction projects are long overdue. I am pleased to see that the SDA has approved several projects throughout the Abbott districts. We have a responsibility to build schools in the poorest areas and we finally can get back on track and do just that.”

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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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Senator M. Theresa Ruiz listens to testimony during the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing.
By DMUAdmin M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

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

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

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.”

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