New Jersey Senate Republicans » Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12) Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=7556ae6ba7f8ffc5f1e2eda06bf9b410 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:36:13 -0700 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ 40.352953-74.077033 Video: Beck Discusses Economic Stimulus and Privatized Housing at NWS Earle http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/beck/video-beck-discusses-economic-stimulus-and-privatized-housing-at-nws-earle/3531 Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12) appeared on Comcast Local Edition on July 8, 2009 to discuss her economic stimulus package for the State of New Jersey, as well as new legislation regarding the privatization of 300 housing units on Naval Weapons Station Earle. Click here to watch the video. http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3531 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:26:03 -0700 Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12) appeared on Comcast Local Edition on July 8, 2009 to discuss her economic stimulus package for the State of New Jersey, as well as new legislation regarding the privatization of 300 housing units on Naval Weapons Station Earle.

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]]> New Legislation Hoped to Show Real Impact of Laurelwood Housing on Surrounding Municipalities http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/new-legislation-hoped-to-show-real-impact-of-laurelwood-housing-on-surrounding-municipalities/3468 Bill Calls for Independent, State-Run Studies to Assess Impact of Privatization of 300 Housing Units on NWS Earle The 12th District Legislators today unveiled a piece of legislation that they hope will offer insight into the actual impact of the privatization of 300 housing units on Naval Weapons Station Earle. Read the rest of New Legislation Hoped [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3468 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:53:37 -0700 Bill Calls for Independent, State-Run Studies to Assess Impact of Privatization of 300 Housing Units on NWS Earle

The 12th District Legislators today unveiled a piece of legislation that they hope will offer insight into the actual impact of the privatization of 300 housing units on Naval Weapons Station Earle.

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]]> Beck to Corzine: Budget Puts Pork and Patronage First http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/beck/beck-to-corzine-budget-puts-pork-and-patronage-first/3425 Senator Challenges Corzine to Use Red Pen on Specific Line Items Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) challenged Governor Corzine to use the line item veto power over at least five specific line items before signing the budget this afternoon. Read the rest of Beck to Corzine: Budget Puts Pork and Patronage First (369 words) http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3425 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:46:05 -0700 Senator Challenges Corzine to Use Red Pen on Specific Line Items

Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) challenged Governor Corzine to use the line item veto power over at least five specific line items before signing the budget this afternoon.

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]]> Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12) Pension Forfeiture Bill Moved by O’Scanlon Is Tabled by Assembly Majority http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/pension-forfeiture-bill-moved-by-oscanlon-is-tabled-by-assembly-majority/3419 Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon made a motion yesterday to relieve the Assembly Judiciary Committee of bill A-1444, a measure that provides for mandatory imprisonment and forfeiture of retirement benefits for public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes. O’Scanlon requested that the bill be moved to the floor of the General Assembly for a full vote, [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3419 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:15 -0700 Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon made a motion yesterday to relieve the Assembly Judiciary Committee of bill A-1444, a measure that provides for mandatory imprisonment and forfeiture of retirement benefits for public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes. O’Scanlon requested that the bill be moved to the floor of the General Assembly for a full vote, but his motion was tabled.

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]]> Beck, O’Scanlon and Casagrande Call For Reinstatement Of Regional Contribution Agreements to Meet COAH Obligations http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/beck-oscanlon-and-casagrande-call-for-reinstatement-of-regional-contribution-agreements-to-meet-coah-obligations/3411 Senator Jennifer Beck announces her disappointment that her motion to move out of committee S-2687, a bill that would reinstate the regional contribution agreements entered into prior to July 17, 2008, was tabled by a vote in the State Senate yesterday. Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande all opposed A-500, which was the [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3411 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:06:16 -0700 Senator Jennifer Beck announces her disappointment that her motion to move out of committee S-2687, a bill that would reinstate the regional contribution agreements entered into prior to July 17, 2008, was tabled by a vote in the State Senate yesterday. Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande all opposed A-500, which was the bill that originally removed RCAs.

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]]> Economic Stimulus Package Unveiled by 12th District Legislators http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/economic-stimulus-package-unveiled-by-12th-district-legislators/3348 The 12th District Legislators today unveiled a ten-point economic stimulus package for New Jersey at a press conference at the State House. The initiatives includes bills that will spur economic growth in the real estate and retail industries, to create a friendlier atmosphere for businesses, and to strengthen the overall budget planning in the State [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3348 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:32:52 -0700 The 12th District Legislators today unveiled a ten-point economic stimulus package for New Jersey at a press conference at the State House. The initiatives includes bills that will spur economic growth in the real estate and retail industries, to create a friendlier atmosphere for businesses, and to strengthen the overall budget planning in the State of New Jersey.

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]]> Beck, O’Scanlon & Casagrande Call for Committee Hearings on Ethics Reform Bills http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/beck-oscanlon-casagrande-call-for-committee-hearings-on-ethics-reform-bills/3322 The 12th District Legislators are continuing their fight for ethics reform in the State of New Jersey, and are troubled with the complete lack of ethics bills being heard by the Senate and Assembly State Government Committees. Senator Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande agree that if ever there was a time to [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3322 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:05:24 -0700 The 12th District Legislators are continuing their fight for ethics reform in the State of New Jersey, and are troubled with the complete lack of ethics bills being heard by the Senate and Assembly State Government Committees.

Senator Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande agree that if ever there was a time to come down hard on ethics violations by elected officials and state employees, it is now.

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]]> Beck, O’Scanlon & Casagrande Champion 2-Year Budget That Corzine Promised, But Didn’t Deliver http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/beck-oscanlon-casagrande-champion-2-year-budget-that-corzine-promised-but-didnt-deliver/3284 Senator Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande, the Republican legislators from District 12, announced they will introduce legislation calling for a constitutional amendment that would require the budget be balanced for two years, not just one. Governor Corzine championed two-year budgeting (see his quotes below) when running for governor four years ago, [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3284 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:51:04 -0700 Senator Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande, the Republican legislators from District 12, announced they will introduce legislation calling for a constitutional amendment that would require the budget be balanced for two years, not just one. Governor Corzine championed two-year budgeting (see his quotes below) when running for governor four years ago, but failed to deliver on his campaign promises. This year, Corzine is proposing a cynical, election-year budget that relies on gimmicks that will leave the next governor facing the worst fiscal crisis in state history in 2011. A two-year budget would make it much more difficult for a governor such as Corzine to use irresponsible fiscal practices just to win re-election.

“The fiscal crisis that Governor Corzine is creating is real and unprecedented in its scope,” Beck said. “A two-year budget would make it far harder for the governor to paper over problems for political gain.”

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]]> New Jersey Must Work Harder to Reduce Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/new-jersey-must-work-harder-to-reduce-anti-semitic-hate-crimes/3238 The 12th District Legislators are distraught to find out that New Jersey had more anti-Semitic hate crimes in 2008 than any other state, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League. Although the number of incidents declined from 247 in 2007 to 238 in 2008, other states saw even more of a decrease. Read the rest of [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3238 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:35:43 -0700 The 12th District Legislators are distraught to find out that New Jersey had more anti-Semitic hate crimes in 2008 than any other state, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League.

Although the number of incidents declined from 247 in 2007 to 238 in 2008, other states saw even more of a decrease.

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]]> Red Bank Option Should Be Removed from Consideration for Mom Line http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/red-bank-option-should-be-removed-from-consideration-for-mom-line/3232 The 12th District Legislators and local officials in Monmouth County are pleased to learn that NJ Transit has not made a final decision to run the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex rail line through Red Bank Borough, and join them in continuing to vehemently oppose the plan. Read the rest of Red Bank Option Should Be Removed from Consideration for [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3232 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:31:02 -0700 The 12th District Legislators and local officials in Monmouth County are pleased to learn that NJ Transit has not made a final decision to run the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex rail line through Red Bank Borough, and join them in continuing to vehemently oppose the plan.

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]]> MOM Line Does Not Serve Monmouth County Well http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/mom-line-does-not-serve-monmouth-county-well/3223 The 12th District Legislators would like to voice their opposition to the plan to run the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) rail line through the Borough of Red Bank. “The MOM line was supposed to run from Ocean County through Middlesex County,” said Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, “hence its name. Western Monmouth County needs to be connected to a rail [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3223 Fri, 29 May 2009 10:26:00 -0700 The 12th District Legislators would like to voice their opposition to the plan to run the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) rail line through the Borough of Red Bank.

“The MOM line was supposed to run from Ocean County through Middlesex County,” said Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, “hence its name. Western Monmouth County needs to be connected to a rail line, and the last thing Red Bank needs is more traffic being backed-up because of trains going right through the middle of the town.”

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]]> Corzine Can’t Hide From Shameful Property Tax Record http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district12/corzine-cant-hide-from-shameful-property-tax-record/3219 Voters in New Jersey, where property taxes have risen relentlessly every year of Governor Jon Corzine’s administration, are too smart to believe the governor’s wild campaign claims of tax relief, said state Senator Jennifer Beck and Assembly members Declan O’Scanlon and Caroline Casagrande, Republicans of District 12. Read the rest of Corzine Can’t Hide From Shameful [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3219 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:43:03 -0700 Voters in New Jersey, where property taxes have risen relentlessly every year of Governor Jon Corzine’s administration, are too smart to believe the governor’s wild campaign claims of tax relief, said state Senator Jennifer Beck and Assembly members Declan O’Scanlon and Caroline Casagrande, Republicans of District 12.

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]]> Beck Promises a Thorough and Fair Review of Albin Nomination http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/beck/beck-promises-a-thorough-and-fair-review-of-albin-nomination/3109 Senator Jennifer Beck, a member of the Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after reading Judiciary Committee Chairman Paul Sarlo’s call for a non-partisan review of Barry Albin’s re-nomination to the state Supreme Court: “I am not confident that Barry Albin was thoroughly vetted when he was first appointed to the court by James McGreevey in [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3109 Fri, 15 May 2009 14:01:01 -0700 Senator Jennifer Beck, a member of the Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after reading Judiciary Committee Chairman Paul Sarlo’s call for a non-partisan review of Barry Albin’s re-nomination to the state Supreme Court:

“I am not confident that Barry Albin was thoroughly vetted when he was first appointed to the court by James McGreevey in 2002. Albin’s reappointment may be the only opportunity that elected representatives of the people get to review his qualifications and performance before he gets a lifetime appointment to one of the state’s most powerful judicial posts.

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]]> Corzine’s Tax on Summer Shut-Ins http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/beck/corzines-tax-on-summer-shut-ins/3097 He Wants an Income Tax Increase, and Has Already Raised Sales Taxes and Tolls. Now He’s Taxing People Who Are Homebound for the Summer. Senator Jennifer Beck (R - Monmouth) today slammed a new electricity surcharge Jon Corzine’s energy policies are forcing on thousands of homeowners during the coming summer months. Read the rest of Corzine’s Tax on Summer Shut-Ins (63 words) http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3097 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:24:50 -0700 He Wants an Income Tax Increase, and Has Already Raised Sales Taxes and Tolls. Now He’s Taxing People Who Are Homebound for the Summer.

Senator Jennifer Beck (R - Monmouth) today slammed a new electricity surcharge Jon Corzine’s energy policies are forcing on thousands of homeowners during the coming summer months.

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]]> Beck: Coniglio Trial Highlights Corzine’s Failure at Ethics Reform http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/beck/beck-coniglio-trial-highlights-corzines-failure-at-ethics-reform/2861 In response to the protracted corruption trial of Senator Coniglio, which resulted in a jury voting to convict him on six counts, Senator Jennifer Beck, R-Monmouth, renewed her call for legislation that bans any legislator from seeking grants for their employers, regardless of whether there is a quid pro quo. Read the rest of Beck: Coniglio Trial Highlights [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=2861 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:35:17 -0700 In response to the protracted corruption trial of Senator Coniglio, which resulted in a jury voting to convict him on six counts, Senator Jennifer Beck, R-Monmouth, renewed her call for legislation that bans any legislator from seeking grants for their employers, regardless of whether there is a quid pro quo.

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]]> Governor Corzine & Chairman Cryan: If You Think New Jersey Is Overtaxed Why Did You Support the Following Taxes? http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/beck/beck-governor-corzine-chairman-cryan-if-you-think-new-jersey-is-overtaxed-why-did-you-support-the-following-taxes/2791 Senator Jennifer Beck would like Governor Corzine and Assemblyman Cryan to answer a simple question: “If you really think taxes are too high, why have you supported billions of dollars of tax increases?” Read the rest of Governor Corzine & Chairman Cryan: If You Think New Jersey Is Overtaxed Why Did You Support the Following Taxes? (4,646 [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=2791 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:28:03 -0700 Senator Jennifer Beck would like Governor Corzine and Assemblyman Cryan to answer a simple question:

“If you really think taxes are too high, why have you supported billions of dollars of tax increases?”

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]]> State Matters: Senator Beck Discusses Health Care Services for NJ Residents http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/beck/state-matters-senator-beck-discusses-health-care-services-for-nj-residents/2719 Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth/Mercer) discusses the Prescription Savings Card program with Michael Kornett, the CEO of the Medical Society of New Jersey. The program was created through a partnership of the MSNJ, QualCare, Inc. and Avia Partners to provide New Jersey patients and families with an opportunity to save up to 50% on all their [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=2719 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:36:36 -0700 Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth/Mercer) discusses the Prescription Savings Card program with Michael Kornett, the CEO of the Medical Society of New Jersey. The program was created through a partnership of the MSNJ, QualCare, Inc. and Avia Partners to provide New Jersey patients and families with an opportunity to save up to 50% on all their prescription needs.

The Senator then speaks with Ashley Wharton, the COO at the Visiting Nurses Association of Central Jersey. They discuss the programs and services provided by the VNACJ, how those needs have changed over recent years and months, and how the Federal Stimulus Package may impact human services in Monmouth County.

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]]> Beck to Host Satellite Office in Manalapan http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/beck/beck-to-host-satellite-office-in-manalapan/2716 State Senator Jennifer Beck will be hosting a Satellite Office on April 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, located at 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Read the rest of Beck to Host Satellite Office in Manalapan (57 words) http://www.senatenj.com/?p=2716 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:06:03 -0700 State Senator Jennifer Beck will be hosting a Satellite Office on April 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, located at 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan.

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]]> Kyrillos, Kean & Beck Say Cuts in Tax Rebates, Property Tax Deductions and Aid Should Be Last on Corzine’s List http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/kyrillos/kyrillos-kean-beck-say-cuts-in-tax-rebates-property-tax-deductions-aid-should-be-last-on-corzines-list/2588 Monmouth County Senators Joe Kyrillos, Sean Kean and Jen Beck expressed disappointment, but not surprise, that Governor Corzine chose to come to Monmouth County to hold a “kitchen table” press conference. The governor is desperate to convince middle-class families that his proposal to eliminate rebates and property tax deductions won’t drive more of them from [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=2588 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:47:34 -0700 Monmouth County Senators Joe Kyrillos, Sean Kean and Jen Beck expressed disappointment, but not surprise, that Governor Corzine chose to come to Monmouth County to hold a “kitchen table” press conference. The governor is desperate to convince middle-class families that his proposal to eliminate rebates and property tax deductions won’t drive more of them from New Jersey by making the state even more unaffordable. Monmouth County residents will be among the hardest hit if his spending plan is approved:

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]]> Beck, O’Scanlon Brain Tumor Awareness Month Resolution Awaits Governor’s Signature http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/beck/beck-oscanlon-brain-tumor-awareness-month-resolution-awaits-governors-signature/2514 The untimely and tragic death of an Oceanport girl is the inspiration for a joint resolution sponsored by Senator Jennifer Beck and Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon that designates the month of May as “Brain Tumor Awareness Month”. It was recently approved by the full State Senate and now awaits Governor Jon Corzine’s signature. Read the rest of [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=2514 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:54:31 -0700 The untimely and tragic death of an Oceanport girl is the inspiration for a joint resolution sponsored by Senator Jennifer Beck and Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon that designates the month of May as “Brain Tumor Awareness Month”. It was recently approved by the full State Senate and now awaits Governor Jon Corzine’s signature.

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