Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Republican leaders invite federal representatives to tour damage caused by Tropical Storm Sandy in light of Congress delaying a vote on Sandy aid until Friday.
State Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick, Conference Leader Dave Rible, and GOP Whip Scott Rumana sent the following letter to congressional leaders Monday inviting them to tour the damage Tropical Storm Sandy caused. Officials and Govenror Chris Christie blame combative U.S. House of Representative Republicans for the delay in approving a Hurricane Sandy Relief bill. The storm caused thousands of Wayne residents to go without power for nearly two weeks. Rumana represents the 40th Legislative District. The letter reads: Dear Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader Cantor: As leaders of New Jersey’s Assembly Republican caucus, we are writing to you regarding the federal aid New Jersey is seeking to assist homeowners and small businesses …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Residents want legislators to override Gov. Chris Christie's veto of a bill prohibiting the disposal or storage of wastewater created by hydraulic fracking in New Jersey.
Two dozen people rallied against hydraulic fracking on Wednesday afternoon along Route 46 West. The groups were protesting a state bill prohibiting the disposal or storage of wastewater and sludge used or created by hydraulic fracking both in and outside of New Jersey. Governor Christie vetoed the bill late last month. The individuals were from various non-profit environmental organizations including Food & Water Watch, Environment New Jersey, and the New Jersey chapter of the Sierra Club. “It’s about protecting our clean drinking water, our health, and our safety,” said Matt Smith, an organizer with New Jersey Food and Water Watch. “The legislature has to put pressure to get information about fracking out to the public so we know what’s …
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Councilwomen Lonni Miller Ryan and Nadine Bello and Freeholder Debbi Clambrone to help new GOP chairman increase voter participation and social media presence.
Five Wayne residents will serve on John Traier’s transition team as he moves into his new role as chairman of the Passaic County Regular Republican Organization (PCRRO). Traier is the new chairman of the PCRRO. He was elected recently after Assemblyman Scott Rumana announced in March that he was stepping down as chairman after six years. County Freeholder Debbie Clambrone, Councilwomen Lonni Miller Ryan and Nadine Bello, Al Frech, Susan Enderly, and Linda Zisa will serve on the committee. “These individuals represent a diverse group of active republicans who I thought would help give input to the structural changes that have occurred with the organization,” Traier said. “I hope the changes we’ve made will boost morale in the party.” Four …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Bil would cut through the red tape needed for accountants, nurses, and locksmiths to obtain professional licenses.
Nurses, locksmiths and accountants might not have to wade through as much red tape to obtain a professional license if a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Scott Rumana becomes law. Legislation streamlining the state’s licensing procedures was approved Monday by the Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee. The bill would allow for quicker licensing for certain professionals, including nurses, locksmiths, and accountants. Individuals need to have a clean record, prove they are insured and provide documentation proving their experience, education and examination results. “New Jersey is in demand for businesses as proven by more than 84,000 private-sector jobs created since February 2010. This will help our efforts to attract jobs to …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
John Traier defeated former Ringwood Mayor Scott Heck for leadership position.
The Passaic County Regular Republican Organization elected John Traier to be its new party chairman on Tuesday, NorthJersey.com reported. Traier is a part-time legislative aide to former party boss Assemblyman Scott Rumana. Former Ringwood Mayor Scott Heck was expected to take over for Rumana who announced he was stepping down in March. Rumana announced last week that he would back Traier for the position rather than Heck. Rumana, who served six years as party chair, said that the move will allow the Republican Party in Passaic County to be more unified as it battles for spots on the Passaic County Freeholder Board and strengthens the party’s position within the county. Rumana represents the state's 40th Legislative District. Support …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Former Ringwood Mayor Scott Heck slated to replace Rumana.
Scott Rumana is stepping down as chairman of the Passaic County Regular Republican Organization at the end of his term in June. Former Ringwood Mayor Scott Heck is slated to take over as chairman upon Rumana’s departure. Rumana represents the 40th Legislative District in the state Assembly and was mayor of Wayne from 2002 to 2007. “With a chairmanship, there’s always a right time to move to a new leader and we’ve clearly reached that point,” Rumana said. Rumana, who has served two, three-year terms in the leadership position, said that the move will allow the Republican Party in Passaic County to be more unified as it battles for spots on the Passaic County Freeholder Board and strengthens the party’s position within the county. Support …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Kevin Collins, who worked for Republican challengers Joe Caruso and Anthony Rottino during the June 2009 primary, admitted to arranging automated calls attacking Scott Rumana and David Russo.
A paid political consultant pleaded guilty Tuesday to arranging for deceptive “robocalls” attacking Republican Assemblymen Scott Rumana and David Russo to be placed to over 12,000 voters during the 2009 primary race. Former Wood-Ridge resident Kevin Collins, 41, who was a paid political consultant for Republican challengers Joe Caruso and Anthony Rottino, pleaded guilty to a criminal complaint charging him with violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act, a disorderly persons offense, according to state Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa. Collins, who now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., admitted before Superior Court Judge Donna Gallucio in Passaic County that he was responsible for an automated call that went out to thousands of voters in the 40th …
Monday, February 6, 2012
Charges stem from suit filed by William Brennan.
A judge has thrown out a four-month-old decision by the Joint Legislation Committee that dismisses a complaint against Assemblyman Scott Rumana because it did not follow proper attendance procedures. Superior Court Judge Linda Feinberg ruled that members of the joint committee are required to be “available throughout the year to attend meetings.” Committee member Daniel Mecca was unable to attend the meeting when the committee took a vote on the charges filed against Rumana by resident Bill Brennan. Mecca broke his knee and voted via telephone. Brennan brought seven ethics charges against Rumana, stemming from his alleged role in advocating for a renewable energy project in Wayne before state agencies, while serving as a state legislator. …
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Rumana: 'The ruling today demonstrates that I did not violate any ethical standards.'
A joint legislative committee voted not to bring ethics charges against Republican Assemblyman Scott Rumana today. The Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards considered whether to charge Rumana for his role in advocating for the Wayne Energy Corporation in an effort to bring an energy plant to Wayne during his term as a state assemblyman. “I am gratified by today’s decision to dismiss the complaint,” Rumana said in a statement. “The ruling today demonstrates that I did not violate any ethical standards.” The committee dismissed other complaints against Rumana (Distirct 40) earlier this year. Rumana, a Wayne resident, was mayor before incumbent Chris Vergano. Bill Brennan filed the complaints. He is running against Rumana in the …
Sunday, July 3, 2011
O'Toole also works to stop law enforcement impersonation, and other legislative updates
The State Senate and Assembly passed a bill this week that would move the presidential primary election from February to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June, when regular primary elections are held in New Jersey municipalities. The bill, S2883, was co-sponsored by Senator Kevin O’Toole of Legislative District 40. This change would only affect presidential election years. According to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee report, the bill would save the State General Fund and local governments $12 million in 2012. The estimate was based on the cost of holding a presidential primary in February 2008, which cost $11.8M statewide. Costs associated with administering the election, paying poll workers, “ballot printing and …
Jack Q
10:49 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Stew and Larry, I guess CNN is a right wing blog as well? http://economy.money.cnn.com/2012/10/01/matt-damon-fracking And who is Dave Roma? It's academy nominated because Holllywood likes to pat itself on the back. more ›