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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Steve Sweeney

07 Jun: Sweeney Legislation To Save Taxpayer Dollars By Weeding Out Fraud Clears Committee

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney that would save taxpayer dollars by weeding out fraud in the pension disability fund system cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today.

“Every cent of taxpayers’ money should be held accountable. That’s just common sense. And with hard working people in this state paying 20 percent more in property taxes in the last two years, they should not be forced to pay a nickel more because of any kind of government waste or fraud,” said Sweeney (D-Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem).

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Senate President Stephen P. Sweeney (D-Salem, Cumberland, Gloucester) testifies on the Senate floor regarding S-1, legislation that would establish marriage equality in New Jersey. The bill is sponsored by the Senate President along with Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) and Senator Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union). The bill was approved by the full Senate with a vote of 24-16.
By DMUAdmin News & Releases Steve Sweeney

14 May: Sweeney Legislation To Save Taxpayer Dollars By Weeding Out Fraud Clears Committee

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney that would save taxpayer dollars by weeding out fraud in the pension disability fund system cleared the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee today.

“Every cent of taxpayers’ money should be held accountable. That’s just common sense. And with hard working people in this state paying 20 percent more in property taxes in the last two years, they should not be forced to pay a nickel more because of any kind of government waste and fraud,” said Sweeney (D-Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem).

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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Paul A. Sarlo

08 Oct: Sarlo Proud Of Workers Comp Reforms

LYNDHURST – Senator Paul A. Sarlo, the Chairman of the Senate Labor Committee which initiated the reforms of the workers compensation system, today said their enactment by Governor Corzine expedites a “fairer, more efficient and more responsive program” for both workers and employers.

Senator Sarlo, D-Essex, Passaic and Bergen, credited The Star-Ledger for “exposing the need for fine-tuning and reforming a basically good system” designed to pay workers who are injured on the job while protecting the interests of business to flourish in New Jersey. He issued the following statement after Governor Corzine ceremonially signed five reform bills at Frank’s Pontiac/GMC at 325 Orient Way.

“Today, we are witnessing a positive response to changing a basically good system to make it even better. We gave workers comp judges the power they need to crack down on the bad players in the system while ensuring greater fairness to both workers and employers.

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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

08 Dec: Turner Measure to Improve School Nutrition Passes Senate

TRENTON – The Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner that would enact new nutritional standards for food sold in public schools, limiting the availability of high-calorie beverages and foods high in sugar or fat to students during school hours.

“Obesity is a problem facing far too many school-aged children today,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “The eating habits they learn while young will stay with them throughout their lives, so we must begin to expose them to healthy choices now, while they are still in school.”

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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

23 May: Turner/Karcher Measure To Improve School Nutrition Passes Committee

TRENTON – The Senate Education Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Ellen Karcher that would enact new nutritional standards for food sold in public schools, limiting the availability of high-calorie beverages and foods high in sugar or fat to students during school hours.

“Far too many school-aged children are dealing with obesity and the health problems it causes,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “School isn’t only about teaching kids the three R’s. It’s also about exposing them to a healthy and responsible behaviors and giving them the knowledge needed to make the right choices as they reach adulthood. The lessons learned now in choosing healthy foods will stay with them a lifetime.”

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