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By DMUAdmin Bob Gordon Jim Whelan Loretta Weinberg News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

08 Aug: Hospital Governance Measures Are Now Law

TRENTON – A package of bills sponsored by members of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee which address hospital governance in an attempt to keep hospitals competitive in New Jersey was signed into law today by Governor Jon Corzine.

The first bill in the package, S-1794, requires each general hospital in New Jersey to annually conduct a public meeting for the community it serves. The meetings will focus on the delivery of care to the community, and give local residents a chance to form a dialogue with hospitals’ executives to discuss how better to serve the community.

“Our local hospitals serve as safe havens for the residents who live nearby, and they play a vital role in the communities they serve,” said Senator Redd, D-Camden and Gloucester, who is a prime sponsor of S-1794. “Hospitals can only continue to provide this necessary care if they are in tune with the needs of residents, so it is imperative that the lines of communication are open between hospital administration and the public.”

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By DMUAdmin Jeff Van Drew News & Releases

07 Aug: Van Drew Statement On Public Beach Access

TOMS RIVER – Senator Jeff Van Drew, D-Cape May and Cumberland, issued the following statement on public beach access after attending a joint hearing of the Senate Environment Committee and the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee on issues concerning the Jersey Shore:

“New Jersey residents have an expectation of public access to the beaches, and they’re entitled to that expectation. No one can unilaterally own a piece of the Jersey Shore, and we need to consistently make public access our number one priority when it comes to the waterfront and New Jersey’s coastline.

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

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

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

By DMUAdmin Bob Smith Jeff Van Drew

07 Aug: Joint Environment Committee Hearing on Beach Issues

Joint Environment Committee Hearing on Beach Issues

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By DMUAdmin Bob Smith News & Releases

06 Aug: Smith Bill To Encourage Municipalities To Think Green Signed Into Law

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Bob Smith which allows municipal planning boards to consider environmental sustainability and green buildings in creating their municipal master plans was signed into law yesterday by Governor Corzine.

“As more and more State residents are becoming aware of terms like ‘carbon footprint’ and making environmentally-conscious decisions, it’s time local government followed suit,” said Senator Smith, D-Middlesex, the Chair of the Senate Environment Committee. “We need to set the example for our constituents that environmentalism and progress are not mutually-exclusive. By giving municipalities more latitude in going green when making zoning plans for the future, we can send a strong message to State residents about the importance of protecting our shared environment.”

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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Paul A. Sarlo

06 Aug: Sarlo Calls For 10 Mph Speed Limit For Night Boating

TRENTON – Senator Paul A. Sarlo today said the tragic boat accident at the mouth of the Metedeconk River early Sunday demonstrates the need for a speed limit “as low as 10 miles per hour” on Barnegat Bay and all inland waterways during night hours in New Jersey.

“I will sponsor legislation to be drafted in conjunction with the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Division and the Boat Regulation Commission designed to slow boats down when visibility is limited and danger is heightened,” said Senator Sarlo, a frequent visitor to the Jersey Shore.

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By DMUAdmin Bob Smith News & Releases

06 Aug: MEDIA ADVISORY – Senate And Assembly Environment Panels To Hold Hearing On Shore Issues Thursday

TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey Senate Environment Committee and the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee will hold a joint hearing on Thursday, August 7 in the LMH Room at the Toms River Township Municipal Building to discuss issues important to the vitality of the Jersey Shore.

“It’s essential that the people living at the Jersey Shore have a voice in their government,” said Senator Bob Smith, D-Middlesex, the Chair of the Senate panel. “Too often, decisions that affect the economic and environmental vitality of the Jersey Shore are made on the other side of the State in a Trenton committee room. We need to give Shore residents a forum to raise their concerns, and bring their ideas back with us as we go through the legislative process.”

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By DMUAdmin Fred H. Madden Jr Jeff Van Drew News & Releases

05 Aug: Van Drew/Madden Bill To Designate Portion Of Route 9 As ‘Police Unity Tour Memorial Highway’ Is Now Law

TRENTON � A measure sponsored by Senators Jeff Van Drew and Fred H. Madden, which designates Route 9 in Cape May County as ‘Police Unity Tour Memorial Highway’, has been signed into law by Governor Corzine.

“Public awareness is key to increasing funding for the D.C. memorial,” said Senator Van Drew, D-Cape May. “By changing the name of the section of Route 9 that runs through Cape May County, local residents will take notice, and I’m hoping they will feel compelled to donate to such a worthwhile cause. Our law enforcement officers risk their lives so that we can safely live ours, and the memorial is one way we can thank them for their selfless service.”

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By DMUAdmin Columns Ronald L. Rice

04 Aug: NJLBC Speaks Out Against Racism After KKK Incident At UMDNJ

I am sure by now that everyone has heard about the incident caught on a camera phone in early July where paramedic trainees at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) were forced to dress up in white sheets, resembling members of the Ku Klux Klan. The trainees were on clinical rotation under the supervision of UMDNJ EMS workers as part of a certification course at the hospital.

While I am pleased to know that the group of paramedics who were caught on camera forcing the trainees to dress up have all been fired, it is imperative that university officials get to the bottom of what happened.

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