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By DMUAdmin Bob Smith News & Releases Steve Sweeney

05 May: Smith-Sweeney Bill To Exempt Energy Savings From Property Tax Advances

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Environment Committee Chair Bob Smith and Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney which would allow taxpayers to apply for a property tax exemption for energy cost saving measures was unanimously approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today.

“New Jersey has a strong track record of promoting and incentivizing green technology,” said Senator Smith, D-Middlesex and Somerset. “This bill is another step in that direction, offering tax breaks for property owners seeking to minimize their carbon footprint and reliance on natural resources. We need to continue to encourage environmental conscience and ensure that environmentally-sound improvements aren’t cost-prohibitive for property owners.”

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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

14 Feb: Rice Bill To Promote African-American Arts Approved By Senate

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Ronald L. Rice which would establish a nonprofit organization called the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation, was approved by the full Senate today.

Senator Rice stated that, “The New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation is a non-profit organization that will boost interest in African-American history, culture and art.”

“The New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation will promote the African-American culture that is full of history to the residents of New Jersey,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “The foundation will be able to enrich the minds and spirits of New Jersey’s youth by increasing opportunities for young people to learn and experience African-American Arts.”

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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

31 Jan: Rice Supports Cultural Arts Through Legislation

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Ronald L. Rice which would establish, the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation, a nonprofit organization that would be dedicated to advancing African-American history, culture and art, was approved in the Senate State Government Committee today.

“The African American community has a rich culture full of history that is so often portrayed through the arts,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “The New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation will help promote the arts, which will enrich the minds and spirits of the residents in our towns.”

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