New Jersey Senate Republicans » Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=ecfd4d30df29daddf35083a6a10b75ae Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:17 -0700 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ 40.087794-74.109818Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel: BPU One-Year Suspension of JCP&L Rate Hike Benefits Corzine’s Re-Election Bid http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/ciesla-wolfe-and-holzapfel-bpu-one-year-suspension-of-jcpl-rate-hike-benefits-corzines-re-election-bid/3286 Calling today’s decision by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to suspend for one year a plan by JCP&L to raise rates this summer for high usage residential and commercial customers nothing more than political posturing, Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel chastised the agency for not permanently rejecting the rate [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3286 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:58:52 -0700 Calling today’s decision by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to suspend for one year a plan by JCP&L to raise rates this summer for high usage residential and commercial customers nothing more than political posturing, Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel chastised the agency for not permanently rejecting the rate hike.

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]]> Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel: Corzine’s Budget Plan Hurts Middle-Class Taxpayers http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/ciesla-wolfe-holzapfel-corzines-budget-plan-hurts-middle-class-taxpayers/2628 The legislators of the 10th District, Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel, responded to Governor Corzine’s budget plan, which would directly and indirectly raise taxes for nearly all middle-class New Jersey residents. “Governor Corzine’s budget proposal would remove property tax relief for middle-class New Jerseyans who are already struggling to survive in [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=2628 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:35:30 -0700 The legislators of the 10th District, Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel, responded to Governor Corzine’s budget plan, which would directly and indirectly raise taxes for nearly all middle-class New Jersey residents.

“Governor Corzine’s budget proposal would remove property tax relief for middle-class New Jerseyans who are already struggling to survive in this tough economy,” said Ciesla. “Now is the time when the people of New Jersey are most in need tax relief, but Governor Corzine is offering little more than higher taxes.”

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]]> It Is Not Too Late To Extend COAH Deadline http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/it-is-not-too-late-to-extend-coah-deadline/1932 Economic Crisis, Questionable Requirements and Conflicting Reports Add to Confusion of Tomorrow’s Deadline Senators Andy Ciesla (R-10) and Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-16) are calling for an extension of tomorrow’s deadline requiring municipalities to finalize their plans to meet the latest round of housing obligations from the state. Read the rest of It Is Not Too Late To [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=1932 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:33:23 -0800 Economic Crisis, Questionable Requirements and Conflicting Reports Add to Confusion of Tomorrow’s Deadline

Senators Andy Ciesla (R-10) and Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-16) are calling for an extension of tomorrow’s deadline requiring municipalities to finalize their plans to meet the latest round of housing obligations from the state.

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]]> Corzine Global Warming Plan Adds to COAH Confusion http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/corzine-global-warming-plan-adds-to-coah-confusion/1906 New Report Further Demonstrates Need to Delay December 31 COAH Deadline A new report on global warming issued by the Corzine Administration this month has only added to the mass confusion caused by a number of conflicting policies affecting development and growth that have been simultaneously championed and enacted by Governor Jon Corzine in recent years. [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=1906 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:07:23 -0800 New Report Further Demonstrates Need to Delay December 31 COAH Deadline

A new report on global warming issued by the Corzine Administration this month has only added to the mass confusion caused by a number of conflicting policies affecting development and growth that have been simultaneously championed and enacted by Governor Jon Corzine in recent years. The Draft Global Warming Response Act Recommendation Report, issued on December 15, 2008, represents the Administration’s long-term plan to address global warming. The report includes recommendations for smart growth and housing development.

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]]> Property Tax Relief: Another Broken Corzine Promise? http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/property-tax-relief-another-broken-corzine-promise/1500 Middle-Class Taxpayers Risk Losing Promised Property Tax Relief Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) responded to comments made by Governor Corzine yesterday that property tax rebates are among the items considered for elimination to close an anticipated budget deficit next year. When asked if the rebate program might be eliminated, Corzine responded, “We’re hopeful that we will be [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=1500 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:51:44 -0800 Middle-Class Taxpayers Risk Losing Promised Property Tax Relief

Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) responded to comments made by Governor Corzine yesterday that property tax rebates are among the items considered for elimination to close an anticipated budget deficit next year. When asked if the rebate program might be eliminated, Corzine responded, “We’re hopeful that we will be able to sustain it, but I can’t promise anything in this environment.”

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]]> Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel Present Ninth Annual “Excellence In Education Award” http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/ciesla-wolfe-holzapfel-present-ninth-annual-excellence-in-education-award/1427 Antrim Elementary School Teacher Karen Deacon Honored Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel (all R-10) presented the 9th annual “Excellence in Education Award” during a recent ceremony at the G. Harold Antrim Elementary School in Point Pleasant Beach to 8th grade Language Arts teacher Karen Deacon. Read the rest of Ciesla, Wolfe & [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=1427 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:02:07 -0700 Antrim Elementary School Teacher Karen Deacon Honored

Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel (all R-10) presented the 9th annual “Excellence in Education Award” during a recent ceremony at the G. Harold Antrim Elementary School in Point Pleasant Beach to 8th grade Language Arts teacher Karen Deacon.

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]]> Kean & Ciesla Propose Amendment to Protect Shore Preservation Funds http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/kean-ciesla-propose-amendment-to-protect-shore-preservation-funds/1281 Constitutional Amendment Will Prevent Diversions From Shore Protection Fund Senator Sean Kean (R-11) and Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) introduced a Senate Concurrent Resolution yesterday that would prevent the monies in the Shore Protection Fund from being diverted to pay for other state projects. Under the recently enacted state budget, $9 million was diverted from the $25 million [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=1281 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:16:57 -0700 Constitutional Amendment Will Prevent Diversions From Shore Protection Fund

Senator Sean Kean (R-11) and Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) introduced a Senate Concurrent Resolution yesterday that would prevent the monies in the Shore Protection Fund from being diverted to pay for other state projects. Under the recently enacted state budget, $9 million was diverted from the $25 million a year fund to pay for other expenses. The Shore Protection Fund is financed primarily by the realty transfer fee.

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]]> Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel Call on Turnpike Authority to Hold Toll Hearings in Monmouth & Ocean Counties http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/ciesla-wolfe-holzapfel-call-on-turnpike-authority-to-hold-toll-hearings-in-monmouth-ocean-counties/1211 Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel, legislators representing the 10th District, responded to reports that the Turnpike Authority has scheduled a fourth public hearing to discuss proposed toll hikes on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. Read the rest of Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel Call on Turnpike Authority to Hold [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=1211 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:03:17 -0700 Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel, legislators representing the 10th District, responded to reports that the Turnpike Authority has scheduled a fourth public hearing to discuss proposed toll hikes on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike.

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]]> Ciesla: Trenton Democrats Trying to Avoid an Honest Toll Debate, Not Have One http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/ciesla-trenton-democrats-trying-to-avoid-an-honest-toll-debate-not-have-one/1090 Senator Andrew Ciesla (R-10), a member and former chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement today regarding published comments made by Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman John Wisniewski: “In a press release issued yesterday, Assemblyman Wisniewski charged that Republicans were not, ‘taking part in an honest discussion about funding our very real and very [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=1090 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:17:46 -0700 Senator Andrew Ciesla (R-10), a member and former chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement today regarding published comments made by Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman John Wisniewski:

“In a press release issued yesterday, Assemblyman Wisniewski charged that Republicans were not, ‘taking part in an honest discussion about funding our very real and very serious transportation needs.’ That simply is not true.

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]]> Ciesla: Corzine’s Toll Hikes and the Common-Sense Alternative http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/ciesla-corzines-toll-hikes-and-the-common-sense-alternative/1070 Senator Andy Ciesla, a member and former chairman of the Senate Transporation Committee, comments on the Corzine toll hikes and the Republican alternative to fund transportation projects without raising taxes or tolls. http://www.senatenj.com/?p=1070 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:48:23 -0700 Senator Andy Ciesla, a member and former chairman of the Senate Transporation Committee, comments on the Corzine toll hikes and the Republican alternative to fund transportation projects without raising taxes or tolls.

]]> Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel Bill Protecting Marinas Signed Into Law http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/ciesla-wolfe-holzapfel-bill-protecting-marinas-signed-into-law/1068 Legislation which places a two-year moratorium on disputed public access regulations recently adopted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been singed into law by Governor Corzine. S-1533/A-2601 is sponsored by District 10 legislators, Andy Ciesla, Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel. Read the rest of Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel Bill Protecting Marinas Signed [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=1068 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:48:47 -0700 Legislation which places a two-year moratorium on disputed public access regulations recently adopted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been singed into law by Governor Corzine. S-1533/A-2601 is sponsored by District 10 legislators, Andy Ciesla, Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel.

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]]> Corzine Toll Plan Paves Way for More Gas Taxes, Tolls and Driver Fees http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/corzine-toll-plan-paves-way-for-more-gas-taxes-tolls-and-driver-fees/969 Ciesla, Wolfe and Holzapfel point out plan nearly triples tolls, primarily to fund just one project Senator Andrew Ciesla and Assemblymen David Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel, the representatives of District 10, issued this statement after reading about the governor’s endorsement of a Turnpike Commission plan to nearly triple tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=969 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:20:36 -0700 Ciesla, Wolfe and Holzapfel point out plan nearly triples tolls, primarily to fund just one project

Senator Andrew Ciesla and Assemblymen David Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel, the representatives of District 10, issued this statement after reading about the governor’s endorsement of a Turnpike Commission plan to nearly triple tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway:

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]]> Ciesla: Gas Tax, Toll Hikes Unsustainable Sources of Revenue for TTF http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/ciesla-gas-tax-toll-hikes-unsustainable-sources-of-revenue-for-ttf/896 U.S. D.O.T. Secretary Agrees Taxes Are an Unsound Foundation for Income Senator Andrew Ciesla, the senior Republican member of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding funding sources for the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF). The TTF will become insolvent in Fiscal Year 2011, less than two years from today. Read the rest of Ciesla: Gas [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=896 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:21:54 -0700 U.S. D.O.T. Secretary Agrees Taxes Are an Unsound Foundation for Income

Senator Andrew Ciesla, the senior Republican member of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding funding sources for the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF). The TTF will become insolvent in Fiscal Year 2011, less than two years from today.

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]]> Senator Andrew Ciesla (R-10) Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel Announce Extended Deadline for Filing Property Tax Rebate Applications http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/ciesla-wolfe-holzapfel-announce-extended-deadline-for-filing-property-tax-rebate-applications/905 The legislators from the 10th District have announced that the State of New Jersey has extended the deadline for filing property tax rebate applications. Residents who have not filed their 2007 Homestead Rebate or Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement Program) applications by the original August 15 deadline will now have until October 31, 2008 to [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=905 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:51:15 -0700 The legislators from the 10th District have announced that the State of New Jersey has extended the deadline for filing property tax rebate applications. Residents who have not filed their 2007 Homestead Rebate or Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement Program) applications by the original August 15 deadline will now have until October 31, 2008 to do so.

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]]> Ciesla: Falling Toll Revenue Highlights Need for Special Session on Transportation http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/ciesla-falling-toll-revenue-highlights-need-for-special-session-on-transportation/669 Senator Andrew Ciesla, R-10, noted with concern an Asbury Park Press report that toll road revenues have fallen steeply, and he again urged the governor to call a Special Session of the Legislature this summer to address the state’s transportation funding problem. Read the rest of Ciesla: Falling Toll Revenue Highlights Need for Special Session on [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=669 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:15:30 -0700 Senator Andrew Ciesla, R-10, noted with concern an Asbury Park Press report that toll road revenues have fallen steeply, and he again urged the governor to call a Special Session of the Legislature this summer to address the state’s transportation funding problem.

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]]> Ciesla/Wolfe/Holzapfel Call Upon Committees to Consider Anti-Dog Chaining Laws http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/cieslawolfeholzapfel-call-upon-committee-to-consider-anti-dog-chaining-laws/614 Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel (all R-10), have called on Senate Economic Growth Committee Chairman Raymond Lesniak and Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Douglas Fisher to hold a hearing on anti-dog chaining legislation which they have sponsored. The bill, S-835/A-902, establishes animal cruelty offenses pertaining to the chaining [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=614 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:35:25 -0700 Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel (all R-10), have called on Senate Economic Growth Committee Chairman Raymond Lesniak and Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Douglas Fisher to hold a hearing on anti-dog chaining legislation which they have sponsored. The bill, S-835/A-902, establishes animal cruelty offenses pertaining to the chaining or cruel restraint of animals.

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]]> Ciesla Calls for Special Session to Discuss Transportation Programs http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/ciesla-calls-for-special-session-to-discuss-transportation-programs/603 Says NJ Must Act Quickly to Provide Mass Transportation Alternatives Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) today called on Governor Jon S. Corzine and Senate President Dick Codey to convene a special session of the Legislature this summer to address critical transportation issues, including the rapid development and implementation of mass transportation alternatives. Ciesla, a 17-year member and [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=603 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:32:33 -0700 Says NJ Must Act Quickly to Provide Mass Transportation Alternatives

Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) today called on Governor Jon S. Corzine and Senate President Dick Codey to convene a special session of the Legislature this summer to address critical transportation issues, including the rapid development and implementation of mass transportation alternatives. Ciesla, a 17-year member and former chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, stated his concerns and request for the special session in a letter delivered today to Corzine and Codey.

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]]> Ciesla: Water Tax Is a Terrible Idea http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/ciesla-water-tax-is-a-terrible-idea/589 Supports Protecting Open Space, but New Taxes Are Not the Answer Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) criticized a proposal for a new water tax to pay for land that will be preserved as open space: Read the rest of Ciesla: Water Tax Is a Terrible Idea (250 words) http://www.senatenj.com/?p=589 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:52:44 -0700 Supports Protecting Open Space, but New Taxes Are Not the Answer

Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) criticized a proposal for a new water tax to pay for land that will be preserved as open space:

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]]> Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel Bill Protecting Marinas Passes Senate and Assembly http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/ciesla-wolfe-holzapfel-bill-protecting-marinas-passes-senate-and-assembly/582 Legislation which places a two-year moratorium on disputed public access regulations recently adopted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been passed by the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly. S-1533/A-2601 is sponsored by District 10 legislators, Andy Ciesla, Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel. Read the rest of Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel Bill [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=582 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:12:47 -0700 Legislation which places a two-year moratorium on disputed public access regulations recently adopted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been passed by the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly. S-1533/A-2601 is sponsored by District 10 legislators, Andy Ciesla, Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel.

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]]> Ciesla, Wolfe & Holzapfel Introduce Legislation on Public Access and Marina Safety http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district10/ciesla-wolfe-holzapfel-introduce-legislation-on-public-access-and-marina-safety/326 The 10th District legislators have introduced legislation in response to proposed changes to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) coastal development regulations concerning marinas. These changes to the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) rules would require private marinas to provide open, 24- hour public access to waterways throughout their property. Read the rest of Ciesla, Wolfe [...] http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/ciesla/ciesla-wolfe-holzapfel-introduce-legislation-on-public-access-and-marina-safety/326 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:29:20 -0700 The 10th District legislators have introduced legislation in response to proposed changes to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) coastal development regulations concerning marinas. These changes to the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) rules would require private marinas to provide open, 24- hour public access to waterways throughout their property.

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