http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/NJ Assembly Republican News Articles, Top Stories.en-ushttp://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/rss.xmlMon, 07 Feb 2011 15:29:18 -0500Assemblymen Declan O'Scanlon and Gary Chiusano introduced this pension reform bill on Thursday, Feb. 3: http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1884Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:39:45 -0500 Assemblyman Domenick DiCicco, R-Gloucester and Camden, who has been leading legislative efforts to reform the scandal-plagued Delaware River Port Authority, issued the following statement in support of Governor Christie's veto of a $37,500 payment to a firm to monitor federal legislation: http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1883Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:00:41 -0500Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce said today that an initial review of the official 2010 census data confirms that major changes to the current map are required. http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1882Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:50:14 -0500 Atlantic City International Airport averages the lowest domestic airfares in the country, according to federal data, providing another compelling argument for people to vacation in the rejuvenating resort, Assemblymen John Amodeo and Vince Polistina, both R-Atlantic, said today. http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1881Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:08:55 -0500The Assembly Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation (A-2695) sponsored by 9th District Legislators Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove to expand existing law whereby disabled veterans would be entitled to free admission to State parks and forests. http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1880Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:20:16 -0500Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce and Assemblyman Jay Webber that establishes a pilot program to provide tax credits to companies that provide scholarship funds for low-income children attending chronically failing schools so they can attend a better performing school was approved today by the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee. http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1879Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:23:58 -0500 Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose commended Governor Christie today for vetoing a Democrat measure, A-3273, which would have sent more tax dollars to fund abortions in New Jersey. http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1878Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:08:46 -0500Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman John Amodeo, R-Atlantic, that permits those on active military duty, National Guard personnel and disabled veterans to visit State parks at no charge as well as to obtain a hunting, fishing or trapping licenses without paying a fee was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee today. http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1877Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:19:25 -0500Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco, R-Morris, issued the statement below following Governor Christie’s conditional veto today of A-3590, Democrat-sponsored civil service legislation, which the governor called “tepid, ineffective and meaningless change:” http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1876Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:44:17 -0500 Assembly Republican Budget Officer Declan O'Scanlon, R-Monmouth and Mercer, issued the following statement in response to today's Budget Committee hearing on how revenue collections are on pace for the current FY 2011 budget: http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1875Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:58:11 -0500Assemblyman Gary Chiusano, R-Sussex, Morris, and Hunterdon, issued the following statement in response to media reports today that three top-level officials at the embattled Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) were charged with official misconduct by the criminal division of the state Attorney General’s Office for allegedly ordering PVSC employees to conduct home improvement and repair work at the executives’ homes when the employees were supposed to be on the job: http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1874Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:27:31 -0500A recent report issued by the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, a division of the New Jersey State Police, indicates that gang presence throughout the state is increasing. This is an issue that should capture the public’s attention and that of the Legislature said Assemblywoman Nancy F. Muñoz today. http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1873Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:34:42 -0500 Two bills that would create a tourism district in Atlantic City and streamline casino regulations, which were sponsored by Assemblymen Vince Polistina and John Amodeo, were signed into law today by Governor Christie. http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1872Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:57:22 -0500Legislation that authorizes special Gold Star Family motor vehicle license plates for family members of military personnel who died while on active duty has been signed into law by Governor Christie. Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove were cosponsors of the legislation (S-2192) that passed the Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support. http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1871Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:05:26 -0500 Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer, R-Ocean, Burlington, Mercer and Monmouth, issued the following statement on Governor Christie's conditional veto of A-1705, which would expand off-track wagering: http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/press_release.php?id=1870