Trenton

The Trenton Times is reporting that Stuart Country Day School, a Roman Catholic school in Princeton, has canceled a woman's leadership forum because Trenton Bishop John Smith objected to the pro-choice keynote speaker, former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman. 

WATSON COLEMAN URGES NEW JERSEYANS TO CLAIM ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENTS

(TRENTON) – Assembly Majority Leader Bonnie Watson Coleman today urged everyone who is eligible to be sure they file for their economic stimulus payments by the Oct. 15 deadline and vowed to help spread word about the importance of filing for the money.

“This money is as critical as ever with the costs of energy, food and other expenses soaring amid the sagging economy,” said Watson Coleman, (D-Ewing). “These payments represent help to those who need it most and it cannot go unclaimed in this time of need.”

WATSON COLEMAN APPLAUDS TRENTON HOUSING PROGRAM

(TRENTON) - Assembly Majority Leader Bonnie Watson Coleman today commended Trenton's Mayor Douglas H. Palmer for making Trenton the first community to participate in a new "Live Where You Work" affordable housing program with the state Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA).

Watson Coleman (D-Mercer) issued the following statement:

"This innovative local-state partnership will provide first-time homebuyers and state employees with real financial incentives to work in Trenton and to make their homes in Trenton."

Hopewell (July 20, 2007) – Bob Martin, Republican State Senate candidate in New Jersey’s 15th district, announced his comprehensive anti-gang plan today. This plan comes at a critical moment for Trenton, Ewing, and their neighboring towns, as gang violence has become a primary concern for residents who have experienced its effects in recent weeks. Trenton’s homicide count is currently up 75% from this point last year, and the repeated shootings on Brenwal Avenue in Ewing have caused an exodus from that neighborhood.

With the highest property taxes in the country, the highest sales tax in the nation and the worst income tax of all fifty states, the question is what is the true cost to taxpayers?  The answer lies in the impact on our lives and our ability to invest in our own quality of life.  The collectivists in Trenton believe they have a right to take from those who are productive to give to those who believe they have a mortgage on the success of others. 

For Immediate Release
February 26, 2007
Contact Rich Levesque – 609-267-3432

Conners and Conaway Vote Against Much Needed Ethics Reform

Donnelly Urges Assemblymen to Disclose What They Are Trying To Hide From Federal Authorities

CONIGLIO BILL TO BRING EQUITY TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS APPROVED IN COMMITTEE

TRENTON - The Senate Labor Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Joseph Coniglio which would end penalties for temporary workers who refuse to accept a new assignment upon the completion of an old assignment.

"Right now, we have two standards when it comes to determining unemployment eligibility based on whether you are a full-time worker or a temporary worker," said Senator Coniglio, D-Bergen. "Not only is this fundamentally unfair, but also forces temporary workers from moving from one assignment to another with little hope of being able to seek full-time employment."

WHELAN: MOVES TO OUTLAW DANGEROUS HENNA TATTOOS
Temporary with Toxic Inks Tattoos May Cause Scarring, Permanent Injuries

(TRENTON) - Assemblyman Jim Whelan today announced the introduction of legislation that would make it unlawful for body art studios to apply "henna" tattoos containing para-phelylendiamine (PPD), a chemical that can cause scarring and other disfiguring skin injuries.

BILL PROHIBITING DONATION OF LEFTOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS TO CANDIDATE-RUN CHARITY ADVANCES

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Jack Conners, Dr. Herbert C. Conaway, Jr., and John F. McKeon sponsored to prohibit the distribution of election campaign funds to any charitable organization in which a candidate or an immediate family member is directly involved was released by an Assembly committee today.

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ADVANCES PANTER/SCHAER MEASURE IMPROVING BUDGET TRANSPARENCY
Bill Would Require Lobbyists to Report Involvement On Annual, Supplemental Appropriations Acts

(TRENTON) - The Assembly State Government Committee today released legislation Assemblymen Mike Panter and Gary S. Schaer sponsored to improve the transparency of New Jersey's budget process.