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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.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Steve Sweeney

07 Apr: Paid Family Leave Bill Gets Final Legislative Approval From Senate

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney and Senator Barbara Buono which would provide paid family leave benefits for workers caring for sick family members and newborn or newly adopted children received final legislative approval today from the full Senate by a vote of 21 to 15.

“I know this type of leave time is necessary, because I’ve been there myself,” said Majority Leader Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem, in reference to the birth of his 14 year-old daughter, Lauren, who remained in intensive care for 75 days after she was born. “In my case, I had an understanding employer, but I can’t say the same for all of New Jersey’s workers. This bill would signify a new day for the State’s workforce, in that, the needs of families will be put before the needs of business owners. Parenting is the most important job that many of us will ever undertake, and this legislation would allow New Jersey to remain in the forefront of providing necessary benefits to its hard-working residents.”

By DMUAdmin M. Teresa Ruiz News & Releases

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.

By DMUAdmin Jeff Van Drew News & Releases

07 Apr: Van Drew Measure To Impound Abandoned Boats Passes Senate

TRENTON – The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew that would allow local authorities to impound abandoned ships, boats and other watercraft.

“Since there is no current law against abandoning vessels in public waters or on public lands, we see many owners abandoning their boats when they no longer want them,” said Senator Van Drew, D-Cape May, Cumberland and Atlantic. “Abandoned and sunken vessels are a growing problem for our coastal communities. These boats are not just an eyesore but cause pollution to the surrounding area and pose navigational hazards.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Richard J. Codey

07 Apr: Codey Lays Out Blueprint To Transform Lottery Into Tech-Savvy Revenue Raiser

TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) today unveiled a blueprint to revolutionize the way the New Jersey Lottery is run in order to maximize revenue potential to help address the state’s fiscal needs. Codey’s proposal calls for harnessing new technologies in emerging markets and tapping into an entirely new consumer base that will expand the lottery’s focus beyond traditional low and moderate income customers.

“If done right, I think this can provide a substantial added revenue source for the state,” said Codey. “There are marketing avenues out there today that did not even exist when New Jersey created the lottery. Like any company that’s looking to expand their market potential, we need to start thinking outside the box and finding new and innovative ways to expand our distribution channels,” added Sen. Codey.

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Richard J. Codey

07 Apr: Full Senate Approves Codey Plan To Combat Teen Steroid Use

TRENTON – By a vote of 36 to 0, the state Senate today approved a bill sponsored by Senate President Richard J. Codey that would give New Jersey one of the most comprehensive anti-steroid programs in the nation, combining testing, education, instructional training and advertising for students from elementary school on up through high school.

“When a kid grows up idolizing a professional athlete and then finds out that person broke this record or that one because he was using steroids his whole career, well what’s to stop that kid from wanting to use the drugs too?” said Sen. Codey (D-Essex). “We need to get to our kids early and show them that these drugs are not without consequences.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Steve Sweeney

04 Apr: Senate To Consider Paid Family Leave On Monday

TRENTON – The full Senate will convene on Monday, April 7 at 12:30 PM, to vote on final legislative approval of S-786, legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem, and Senator Barbara Buono, D-Middlesex, which would provide paid family leave benefits for workers caring for sick family members and newborn or newly adopted children.

Monday’s vote will mark the second time the Senate considers this legislation. In March, the Senate approved the measure by a vote of 22 to 16. The Assembly amended the bill at the request of the State Attorney General, to protect small business owners. The Assembly amendments also increase penalties for Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and paid family leave fraud.

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Steve Sweeney

02 Apr: Sweeney: UI Funding Crisis Shows Need For His Raid Block Plan

TRENTON – Senate Majority Leader Stephen M. Sweeney today said the depleted condition of the Unemployment Insurance Fund demonstrates the need for his bipartisan proposal, SCR-60, to seek voter approval to permanently ban raids on employer and worker generated State funds which have been skimmed over the years during budget crises.

“I support Governor Corzine’s proposal to replenish the UI Fund now and avoid a tax increase, but I think people would welcome a long-term ban on future raids that is backed up by the State Constitution,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland.

By DMUAdmin Brian P. Stack News & Releases

02 Apr: Senator Stack Urges State To Help Hispanic Businesses

TRENTON – Senator Brian P. Stack today urged the Corzine Administration to increase efforts to assist Hispanic businesses gain access to job development and economic assistance programs that are available in State government.

“There are more than 700 Hispanic businesses in my area,” said Senator Stack, D-33rd. “I believe the State would be providing a great service if it held its job fairs and other economic development activities in Hudson County.”

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