Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Barbara Buono tells patients that she'll do 'everything' she can to make sure residents there are always cared for.
State Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono visited patients at the Preakness Healthcare Center Wednesday. Buono, who represents the 18th Legislative District, talked to about 50 patients about the need to keep places like the center going. “One day when I get to this age and I get to this position, I hope that I have a place like this to stay at and the kind of care that really is part of the safety social net,” Buono said. “Anyone who tells you that the social safety net drags people down, they're wrong. And I'm living proof of that. I think the social safety net lifts people up. "I can tell you that I'm going to do everything that I possibly can to make sure that the residents here are always cared for and that …
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Environmental New Jersey is calling for efforts to reduce carbon pollution.
On an interactive map of the United States that records the number of extreme weather events that have taken place over the last several years, New Jersey might as well be the black eye. The red, purples and magentas that color each of New Jersey’s 21 counties make up the wrong end of the weather-related disaster spectrum, marking the entire state as a recurring extreme weather target. Should nothing be done to curb pollution and carbon emissions, a recent report from Environment New Jersey Research and Policy Center details, expect that trend to continue. Just off of the beach in Long Branch Tuesday, with temperatures coincidentally hovering around an unseasonable 80 degrees, several officials gathered to discuss the new report, called “…
Monday, April 8, 2013
New Jersey law allows contributors who donate less than $300 to remain anonymous.
A published report Sunday revealed New Jersey’s current campaign donation system needs to be revised after it was disclosed politicians can receive more money while still keeping the names of their donors secret — as long as the contributions are less than $300. The NJ.com report said most states allow campaigns to keep only those donors who give $100, $50 or less private, but Garden State politicians don’t have to report any information about people who contribute less than $300. The report said because of the state’s secretive laws, candidates were able to hide about $12 million out of the $100 million donated. The state’s rule allowing campaigns to keep these donors anonymous could undergo a re-evaluation after one of the state’s most …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Three at-large council seats and mayoralty at stake this fall.
The Wayne mayor and council election is set, absent any Independent challengers who may file to run. The Township will avert party primaries in June as the Passaic County Regular Republicans and Democratic Organization each submitted four candidates for office by Monday's 4 p.m. filing deadline. Incumbent Republican Mayor Chris Vergano will face a challenge in the fall from Democrat Francine Del Vecchio, a teacher at Caldwell College, according to township Clerk Paul Margiotta. The Township Council's three at-large seats are set to expire this year, and incumbent Republicans Joseph Schweighardt, Lonni Miller Ryan and James Jimenez filed to retain them. They will face challenges from Democrats Bethania Marranzini-Marmolejo, Victor Alfieri …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The law, inspired by the national uproar created by Nutley's 'Tanning Mom,' seeks to protect New Jersey's youth from the most common form of cancer.
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Tuesday, April 2
Teens looking to get tan this summer should read a new bill that passed in New Jersey on Monday that restricts certain types of tanning for minors. The new law bans anyone under 18 from using a tanning bed and anyone under 14 from getting a spray tan. Gov. Chris Christie signed the bill into law Monday and issued a lengthy signing statement expressing a desire to protect children from skin cancer while keeping the rights of businesses — especially small businesses — intact. "Even if motivated by good intentions, rules and restrictions on the use of property, the exercise of rights, and the opportunities to prosper can have a corrosive effect on our state’s growth, and the lives of our citizens," Christie said. "When the regulations in …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Report: Dueling immigration reform measures in Senate could affect future numbers depending on status of U.S. economy.
The most recent figures from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security show New Jersey companies have hired more skilled immigrant workers than any other state in the union, a published report said Sunday. The 2012 figures, according to an NJ.com report, reveal New Jersey approved or extended nearly 46,000 H-1B visas for highly skilled employees, easily topping the visa requests of California (40,589), Texas (28,196) or New York (20,140). The visas are good for three years and may be renewed one time. A majority of the immigrants were from India, China, Southeast Asia and Europe. While a bi-partisan group in the U.S. Senate continues work on immigration reform, two Republican senators have introduced opposing legislation concerning the use …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Extension also for homeowner, renter and business registration with SBA.
Residents impacted by superstorm Sandy now have until May 1 to register for individual disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to a statement from the governor's office. The deadline extension also applies for homeowner, renter and business registration with the Small Business Administration (SBA) for Disaster Loan Assistance. Businesses applying for SBA Economic Injury loans still have until July 31 to apply. The loans are for businesses that did not suffer any physical damage, but lost revenue in Sandy's aftermath. State and federal offiicials have urged all residents and businesses affected by the storm, whether it was through flooding, wind damage or loss of business revenue, to register …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Governor does not indicate if he would sign a bill outlawing the practice among minors.
Gov. Chris Christie has declared his opposition to the practice of "gay conversion" therapy but will not state whether he will sign a bill outlawing it should it pass the Legislature, nj.com reports. The governor said Thursday he opposes treatment that seeks to alter sexual orientation after stating Wednesday that he was of "two minds" on the issue. "Governor Christie does not believe in conversion therapy," spokesman Kevin Roberts said. "There is no mistaking his point of view on this when you look at his own prior statements where he makes clear that people’s sexual orientation is determined at birth." A bill to be considered by the full Senate would prevent counselors from offering such treatment to minors, and those who violate the law…
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Governor undecided on whether he'll support Senate bill that would outlaw the practice among minors.
Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday he is not sure if he would sign a bill banning minors from so-called "gay conversion" therapy should it reach his desk, nj.com reports. The New Jersey Senate's Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee voted 7-1 Monday to advance a bill to the full Senate that would outlaw the controversial practice, which seeks to alter a patient's sexual orientation. "I'm of two minds just on this stuff in general," he said in Stone Harbor, nj.com reports. "Number one, I think there should be lots of deference given to parents on raising their children. I don't — this is a general philosophy, not to his bill — generally philosophically, on bills that restrict parents ability to make decisions on how to care …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Municipal taxes have increased, on average, nearly $200 in the previous two years.
The council will introduce the 2013 municipal budget at its meeting Wednesday. The municipal portion of the average homeowner’s tax bill increased $89 in 2011 and $99 last year. The average home is valued at $229,000. The budget went up $1.4 million in 2012, a 2 percent increase. The budget included a $58.9 million tax levy, the portion of the budget funded by local taxes, up from $56.7 million in 2011. Budget figures for this year were not yet available. The meeting will be broadcast online and on cable channel 77. The council voted five to two to approve the budget last year. Councilmen Al Sadowski and Joseph Scuralli voted the budget down. “I’ve never voted for a tax increase because I don’t believe the tax burden can be expanded any …
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Joy
4:26 am on Saturday, April 13, 2013
Seniors and the disabled could benefit more if she wasn't in favor of using millions for elective procedures ! more ›