TRENTON, N.J. – A group of Republican lawmakers are pointing out that Gov. Phil Murphy has made a mess of high school graduations and that the problems for students, parents and schools continue despite an Assembly bill addressing an insurance problem. “Governor Murphy has made a mess of graduations,...
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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. – Some motorists cannot register a car and new drivers are desperate to take the road test, but all are experiencing frustration that the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission has been shuttered since March 17. Three Republican lawmakers are especially concerned that without an immediate solution that crowds...
TRENTON, N.J. – During today’s Assembly budget committee hearing with state Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio, Republicans asked multiple questions that did not receive direct answers. They say it is an indication that administration’s lack of transparency comes from a lack of information. “The administration was not confident in their...
TRENTON, N.J. – Legislation (A3966) sponsored by Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso passed both the Senate and Assembly Thursday allowing for takeout and delivery of liquor with food orders from restaurants. “I am very proud that we were able to get this bill passed,” said DiMaso (R-Monmouth) “During my communications with...
TRENTON, N.J. – A resolution sponsored by Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips and Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso today passed the Assembly by a vote of 80-0. “I was proud to see the Assembly unanimously support our frontline healthcare workers,” said DePhillips (R-Bergen). “The least we can do for these heroes, who are...
TRENTON, N.J. – With doctors, nurses and emergency medical services personnel risking their lives on a daily basis to battle the coronavirus outbreak and save lives, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips and Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso are urging the federal government to create a student loan forgiveness program so they don’t also...
HOLMDEL, N.J. – In stark contrast to those struggling to keep busy amid the coronavirus shutdown, Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso fills hours of every day answering calls for help. For more than a decade, DiMaso has been volunteering for the Holmdel First Aid Squad. “I like being able to give...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso called on Gov. Phil Murphy to stop the New Jersey Turnpike Authority from charging ahead on proposed toll hikes while New Jersey responds to the coronavirus crisis. Public hearings on a plan to raise tolls $525 million a year and allow 3 percent...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republicans are walking to their talk of cutting the corporate business tax to make the state more business friendly. Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and John DiMaio are introducing a bill (A3754) with Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso that would gradually cut the rate to a flat 2.5 percent....