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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

24 Sep: Turner Bill To Block High School Students From Graduation Ceremonies If They Have Not Completed Requirements Advances

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner which would prohibit high school students from participating in graduation ceremonies if they have not completed all the requirements for graduation was approved by the Senate Education Committee today by a vote of 3-1.

“I believe it diminishes the achievements of others when students who have not adequately completed the requirements for graduation are allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer and Hunterdon. “The purpose of a high school education is to give students the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their adult lives. If a student hasn’t demonstrated the necessary subject-area proficiency, then they should not take part in the commencement ceremony.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

27 Feb: Rice Bill Creates Voting Booth Solution

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Ronald L. Rice, which would permit the use of lever voting machines for nonpartisan elections on May 9th without having to implement the federally mandated electronic machines, was unanimously approved by the full Senate today.

“Federal law required the purchase of new electronic voting machines by the end of last year,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “Essex County received 700 touch-screen voting machines that comply with the federal requirements. Since Essex County received their machines, there have been concerns raised about having sufficient time to teach both voters and poll workers on the machines.

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

09 Feb: Rice Bill Solves Voting Booth Dilemmas

“I want our citizens to feel comfortable when they go to the polls to make their choices,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “Allowing the old machines to be used through May will create a smoother election day. My bill will alleviate concerns about having to rush the training of the poll workers and educating the public about using these new machines.”