TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick said he is introducing legislation to reimburse restaurant owners after Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday he would not reopen restaurants for indoor dining. “I am drafting legislation to reimburse restaurant owners who spend money and relied on Governor Murphy’s word that...
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TRENTON, N.J. – Concerned with a possible “silent scythe” of mental health issues adding to the terrible toll of the coronavirus pandemic, Assemblyman Kevin Rooney called on Gov. Phil Murphy to conduct a state-wide tabulation of those with existing mental health preconditions who have lost their lives or suffered...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Jon Bramnick pushed to increase transparency and balance in government at Thursday’s Assembly session by calling to move legislation requiring the legislature to review and approve executive orders issued during a state of emergency after 14 days. WATCH: Bramnick tries to limit Murphy’s power...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Jay Webber called upon Gov. Phil Murphy to exercise his gubernatorial power to pardon those cited for violating his executive orders after twice violating his own order that limits the size of gatherings amid the pandemic. The state constitution says, “The governor may grant pardons...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblymen John DiMaio and Kevin J. Rooney are calling for the state division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and municipalities to waive fees for restaurants and bars reopening under Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive orders. The state ABC is charging $75 to apply for a one-time, special permit...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths today voted against the borrowing bill, which would allow up to at least $14 billion in new borrowing without voter approval, which runs afoul of the state Constitution’s debt limitation amendment and the 2004 Lance vs. McGreevey decision, which further...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick said Gov. Phil Murphy’s borrowing plan up for a vote in the state Assembly today will increase homeowner costs throughout the state. “Governor Murphy is placing a new mortgage on all homes in New Jersey without the consent of homeowners,” said...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick is calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to allow libraries to reopen while adhering to recommended safety guidelines. “It is disappointing that Governor Murphy will not set a date to reopen libraries while retailers, hair salons and barbers are all working toward...
TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Budget Committee passed a bill Monday that would allow at least $14 billion in borrowing to replace revenue lost during the economic shutdown in response to Covid-19. Republicans on the committee asked that taxpayers get a chance to weigh in, if there was a...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick said that executive orders by Gov. Phil Murphy should not replace the opinions of doctors on how to provide quality health care to their patients. “Executive orders by the Murphy administration are micromanaging the practice of medicine and dentistry, substituting the...