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By DMUAdmin Bob Smith News & Releases

14 Apr: MEDIA ADVISORY – Joint Environment Committee To Review DEP Site Remediation Reform Plan

TRENTON – The Senate Environment Committee and the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee will hold a joint hearing on Tuesday April 15 to review the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) plan to reform the process the State follows for site remediation and cleanup.

“Tomorrow’s hearing will be a chance to seek feedback on a far-reaching plan to substantially change the way we do environmental cleanups in New Jersey,” said Senator Bob Smith, D-Middlesex and Somerset, the Chair of the Senate Environment Committee. “I suspect that (DEP) Commissioner (Lisa) Jackson’s plan is going to draw equal parts praise and scorn, but I think that such a balance is important to create the best public policy possible. I look forward to starting the discussion on how to improve DEP’s site remediation program, ensuring better results faster so that we can begin reclaiming some of the land lost to pollution and environmental damage.”

By DMUAdmin Jim Whelan News & Releases

10 Apr: MEDIA ADVISORY – Whelan-Burzichelli To Hold Joint Hearing On Tourism Tomorrow

ATLANTIC CITY – As part of the Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Senator Jim Whelan and Assemblyman John Burzichelli, the Chairmen of the Senate Wagering and Tourism Committee and the Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee, will hold a joint public hearing tomorrow in Atlantic City on the State of tourism in the Garden State.

“The tourism conference is a great opportunity for us to highlight all that New Jersey has to offer visitors from beaches, attractions along the Delaware Water Gap, to gaming in Atlantic City or horse racing tracks in the Meadowlands and Monmouth County,” said Senator Whelan, D-Atlantic. “Government officials and regulators must be responsive to the needs and concerns of the multi-billion dollar tourism industry, and promote the Garden State as a travel destination to the rest of the nation. Tourism is a major economic engine in New Jersey, and we need to keep the industry strong.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Paul A. Sarlo

10 Apr: Sarlo To Introduce Legislation Expanding Nj Hall Of Fame

WOOD-RIDGE – Senator Paul Sarlo announced today that he will introduce legislation next month amending the current statute governing the New Jersey Hall of Fame to allow for the Hall to exist in multiple locations.

“The New Jersey Hall of Fame should be more than just a single building housing a museum – it should be an institution that reaches out to the citizens of New Jersey to expose them to our state’s rich heritage,” said Senator Sarlo, D-Wood-Ridge and an original sponsor of the legislation creating the Hall of Fame. “By allowing the Hall of Fame to expand to more locations, we can help people connect prominent figures of New Jersey’s past and present with their contributions to our state.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

09 Apr: Rice Intros Bill To Keep Affordable Housing Affordable

TRENTON – Senator Ronald L. Rice recently introduced a measure to require that properties that were created as affordable housing units will maintain that designation even if the property is resold due to a foreclosure.

“The lack of affordable housing has long been a major problem facing New Jersey residents, and unfortunately, tough economic times have only pushed our low to moderate income families into foreclosures,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex and Chairman of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale News & Releases

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

TRENTON – Senator Joseph F. Vitale, D-Middlesex, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and author of a health care reform plan to ensure affordable health care for all New Jersey residents, issued the following statement regarding today’s hearing on the FY 2009 Budget of the State Department of Health and Senior Services:

“Today’s hearing on the FY 2009 Department of Health budget was a chance to hear about just how dysfunctional our health care spending has become in the Garden State. While I don’t fault current Health Commissioner Heather Howard for the problems which have grown to epidemic proportions in our State’s hospital system and health care safety net, I believe we need to seek a better way.

By DMUAdmin Loretta Weinberg News & Releases

09 Apr: Weinberg Bills To Promote Religious Tolerance Highlighted Today

PASSAIC – Several measures sponsored by Senator Loretta Weinberg, designed to help promote religious equality and tolerance, were highlighted today by Governor Jon Corzine. The ceremonial bill signings took place at Ahavas Israel Park.

“These bills are about parity,” said Senator Weinberg, D-Bergen. “There are a number of different religions and belief systems that encourage specific dietary plans and worship activities, and the people who follow them should be able to participate without the fear of missing out on possible employment, healthcare opportunities or educational events.”

By DMUAdmin M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases

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.

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Sandra Cunningham

09 Apr: Senator Cunningham Statement On Budget Hearings

TRENTON – Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham, D-Hudson, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding today’s hearing on the FY 2009 Budget for the State Department of Health & Senior Services:

“With the recent closure of Greenville Hospital in Jersey City, I have been extremely concerned that the community’s uninsured residents would be put in jeopardy, unable to access necessary medical care. During this morning’s Budget Committee hearing I was relieved to learn from Commissioner Howard that the charity care funding allotted to Greenville Hospital will stay in the community to offset the increased costs that will be borne by other hospitals in the city.

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

09 Apr: Senator Turner Statement On Budget Hearing On Dept. Of Banking And Insurance

TRENTON – Senator Shirley K. Turner, D-Mercer, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and author of new legislation aimed at combating predatory lending in New Jersey, issued the following statement regarding today’s hearing on the FY 2009 Budget of the State Department of Banking and Insurance:

“While education is most often the great equalizer in our society, when it comes to the subprime mortgage crisis, it’s simply not enough. While information is critical in making sure that families don’t fall for subprime ARMs (adjustable rate mortgages) in the future, for those families already facing foreclosures, more direct action is desperately needed.

By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale Loretta Weinberg News & Releases

07 Apr: Vitale-Weinberg Bill To Ensure Funding For Center For Nursing Approved

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Joseph F. Vitale and Loretta Weinberg which would reorganize the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing and provide a permanent funding source was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 34-0.

“New Jersey is facing the effects of a protracted nursing shortage, and quality, well-trained nursing professionals are at a premium,” said Senator Vitale, D-Middlesex, the Chair of the Senate Health Committee. “The Collaborating Center for Nursing has served as a clearing house for best practices in nursing, helping to keep our healthcare professionals ahead of trends in technology and changes in medical care policy. We must provide the resources so that the Center can continue its mission of equipping nurses for the challenges they face in the 21st Century.”

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