New Jersey Assembly Democrats
Wisniewski, Weinberg Media Avail After Third Meeting of NJ Select Committee on Investigation
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- Wisniewski, Weinberg Media Avail After Third Meeting of NJ Select Committee on Investigation
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- 28:20
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, the co-chairs of the New Jersey Legislative Select Committee on Investigation - Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) - hold a media availability following the third meeting of their committee.
The co-chairs made brief remarks and then took questions from the assembled news media for about 25 minutes.
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- Wisniewski Opening Remarks at Start of 3rd Meeting of GWB Investigative Panel
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), the co-chair of the New Jersey Legislative Select Committee on Investigation, delivers opening remarks at the start of his joint panel's third meeting.
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- Burzichelli on Lack of Accountability, Transparency in Superstorm Sandy Recovery Efforts in NJ
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Appropriations Committee Chairman John J. Burzichelli questions the slow pace and lack of transparency in Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts in New Jersey, as part of the Assembly Budget Committee's review of the governor's proposed FY 2015 Budget.
Burzichelli (D-Gloucester) in part cited a Wall Street Journal Article on the topic, which can be found here:
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303910404579485442096069298
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- Mazzeo on creating a 'Superstorm Sandy Bill of Rights' (A-2568)
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assemblyman Vincent Mazzeo (D-Atlantic) discusses his legislation to create a "Superstorm Sandy Bill of Rights" that would ensure a more equitable distribution of Sandy relief funds to displaced New Jersey residents.
In October 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall in the state, ravaging New Jersey's coastline and flooding many inland communities, inflicting more than $36 billion in damages and destroying or damaging more than 72,000 homes and businesses.
Unfortunately, recovery efforts have been marred by allegations of unfair treatment, inequitable distribution of funds and a general lack of transparency, which has frustrated storm victims and left many residents still displaced almost a year and a half later.
Mazzeo's bill (A-2568), which received final legislative approval in March, would require any state action plan or amendment submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the proposed use...
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- Burzichelli on Concerns over Gov's Proposed FY 2015 Budget
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair John J. Burzichelli (D-Gloucester) cites concerns about the governor's proposed fiscal year (FY) 2015 state budget, following a budget overview presented by the state treasurer to the Assembly Budget Committee.
Burzichelli focused on how the proposed budget handles the state pension obligation, the Transportation Trust Fund and the state's highest-in-the-nation property tax burden.
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- Wisniewski Media Availability Following Release of Mastro Report
- Runtime
- 22:59
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, NJ Legislative Select Committee on Investigation Co-Chair John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) holds a media availability to discuss the findings of an internal report commissioned by the Governor's Office concerning the ongoing investigation into the September George Washington Bridge lane closures and the apparent abuse of government power.
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- Prieto, Quijano & Cryan Urge Port-Hiring Reform at Ports Newark & Elizabeth (AJR-61)
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) and Assembly members Annette Quijano and Joseph Cryan (both D-Union), whose district includes Port Elizabeth, voice their support for hiring reforms at the ports of Newark and Elizabeth that would help fill nearly 500 vacant positions at the region's ports.
In addition to voicing their support of reforms being pushed by a coalition of business, labor unions and other state lawmakers, the trio also urged the New York State Legislature to vote on legislation that would help to resolve much of the jobs backlog; New Jersey lawmakers passed the required legislation in September 2007. Ports Newark and Elizabeth fall under the jurisdiction of the bi-state Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and, as such, any legislative changes to the agency's operation must be approved by legislatures in both states.
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- Prieto on Property Tax Relief Bill Extending Arbitration Award Cap in NJ (A-3067)
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) discusses his legislate to extend the state's existing arbitration award cap for police and firefighter salaries through 2017.
Prieto's bill (A-3067), which would prevent a 2010 reform law from expiring, was advanced by the Assembly Budget Committee in March.
A copy of the bill can be viewed here: http://www.assemblydems.com/pdf/1415Session/A-3067_Intro_Copy.pdf
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- Greenwald, Newtown Advocates on Bill Banning High-Capacity Ammo Magazines in NJ (A-2006)
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden) discusses his legislation to reduce the maximum capacity of ammunition magazines in New Jersey from 15 rounds to 10 rounds.
Under current state law, magazines capable of holding a maximum of 15 rounds of ammunition are legal. Greenwald's bill (A-2006) would reduce the lawful maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds. The limit proposed in the bill would bring New Jersey's laws in line with magazine limits contained in the original 1994 federal assault weapons ban.
The bill, which Greenwald has long pushed for, is part of the larger Assembly Democratic gun violence prevention effort.
It passed the General Assembly in March by a vote of 46-31.
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- Schaer on Importance of Budget Public Hearing Process
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Gary S. Schaer (D-Passaic) discusses the importance of hearing the public's concerns about state budgetary priorities and shares what some of his personal priorities are as the legislative review of Gov. Christie's proposed fiscal year (FY) 2015 state budget gets underway.
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- Wisniewski on Transportation Committee Hearing Into Super Bowl Mass Transit Failings
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee Chair John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) holds a hearing into the mass transit failures surrounding New Jersey's recent hosting of the Super Bowl.
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- Wisniewski, Weinberg Media Availability Following Court Hearing on GWB Subpoenas
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, New Jersey Legislative Select Committee on Investigation Co-Chairs, Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen), hold a media availability following a court hearing on issues involving compliance with the committee's subpoenas to William Stepien and Bridget Anne Kelly.
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- Assembly Dems Stand With Advocates in Push to Change NJ Medical Marijuana Laws (A-1374)
- Runtime
- 12:29
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly members Linda Stender (D-Union), Celeste M. Riley (D-Cumberland), Mila M. Jasey (D-Essex), Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer), and Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D-Middlesex) hold a news conference in support of legislation that would modify New Jersey's medical marijuana law to accommodate the needs of suffering children that the law currently neglects.
The bill (A-1374), sponsored by the members, would create a reciprocity rule that would allow patients in New Jersey's medical marijuana program to legally obtain forms of marijuana not sold in the state from other states and jurisdictions with licensed medical marijuana programs. This reciprocity would allow sick patients access to the medical relief they need while the problems in New Jersey's program are corrected.
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- Wisniewski, Weinberg Media Avail After 2nd Meeting of NJ Select Committee on Investigation
- Runtime
- 17:13
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, the co-chairs of the New Jersey Legislative Select Committee on Investigation - Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) - hold a media availability following the second meeting of their committee.
The co-chairs made brief remarks and then took questions from the assembled news media for about fifteen minutes.
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- Prieto & Vainieri Huttle Bill Allowing Adoptees Access to Birth Records for Medical History (A-1259)
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) and Assembly Human Services Committee Chair Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen) discuss the importance of their legislation to allow New Jersey adoptees access to their original birth certificates and family history for medical purposes.
The bill (A-1259) would allow adoptees, 18 years old or older, to to request from the state registrar access to an uncertified, long form copy of their original birth certificate. Under the bill, adult adoptees would also have the right to contact the adoption agency, or any intermediaries who facilitated the adoption, to obtain any available medical or family history information contained in their adoption records.
In the interest of protecting the privacy of the birth parents, the bill would provide them with the ability to indicate a contact preference with the adopted person. Birth parents would be able to file documents with the state registrar stipu...
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- Assembly Democrats Join Enroll America in Urging NJ Residents to Get Health Care Coverage
- Runtime
- 11:09
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden), Assembly Majority Conference Leader Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Mercer), Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee Vice-Chair Daniel R. Benson (D-Mercer), and Assembly members Upendra J. Chivukula (D-Somerset), Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Nancy J. Pinkin (D-Middlesex) join the non-profit group Enroll America in urging New Jersey residents to apply for health care coverage before the open enrollment period ends next month.
New Jersey has approximately 900,000 residents who are eligible for coverage in the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. The coalition is urging these residents to procure health care coverage before the open enrollment period closes on March 31.
For more information about Enroll America or the Get Covered America campaign, visit http://www.getcoveredamerica.org/
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- NJ Legislative Democratic Response to FY 2015 Budget Address
- Runtime
- 13:53
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson), Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester), Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen), Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden), Senate Budget Committee Chair Paul A. Sarlo (D-Bergen) and Assembly Budget Committee Chair Gary S. Schaer (D-Passaic) issue the Democratic response to Gov. Christie's FY 2015 Budget Address.
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- Asm Dems, Newtown Parents & Gun Safety Advocates Push to Reduce Ammo Clip Capacity (A-2006)
- Runtime
- 4:26
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) and Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden), along with parents of school children killed in the 2012 Newtown, Ct., shooting and gun safety advocates, continue to support advancing legislation that would ban high-capacity ammunition magazines in New Jersey.
Under current law, magazines capable of holding a maximum of 15 rounds of ammunition are legal in the state. The bill (A-2006) would reduce the lawful maximum capacity of ammunition magazines in the state to 10 rounds. The limit proposed by the bill would bring New Jersey laws in line with the magazine limits contained int he original 1994 federal assault weapons ban.
The measure was first approved by the Assembly in February 2013 as part of the Assembly Democratic gun violence prevention package, but it did not receive further consideration after being referred to the Senate.
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- Prieto & Diegnan on Launching Coalition Supporting Career & Technical Education
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- 5:13
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) and Assembly Education Committee Chair Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D-Middlesex) participate in a news conference announcing the creation of a coalition between the legislators, employers and education leaders to support educational opportunities in New Jersey that focus on carer and technical education.
According to its mission statement, the "New Jersey Employer Coalition for Technical Education" is a partnership of 100-plus businesses, education, labor and government leaders who are committed to meeting the skilled labor challenges of the global economy. The coalition aims to promote educational opportunities that help prepare students for both college and technical careers after high school and will work to expand county vocational-technical schools and programs.
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- The Organization of the NJ General Assembly for the 216th Legislature
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- 1:27:34
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, the New Jersey General Assembly holds its organizational ceremony for the 216th Legislature.
From the NJ State Constitution:
Article IV, Section I, paragraph 2 amended effective December 8, 1966.
3. Each Legislature shall be constituted for a term of 2 years beginning at noon on the second Tuesday in January in each even numbered year, at which time the Senate and General Assembly shall meet and organize separately and the first annual session of the Legislature shall commence.
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- Wisniewski, Weinberg Media Avail After First Meeting of NJ Select Committee on Investigation
- Runtime
- 13:04
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, the co-chairs of the newly formed New Jersey Legislative Select Committee on Investigation - Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) - hold a media availability following the inaugural meeting of their committee.
The co-chairs took questions from the assembled news media for about thirteen minutes.
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- NJ Legislative Democrats Announce Creation of Joint Investigative Committee
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- 10:05
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson), Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester), Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) and Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) announce the creation of a bipartisan, bicameral joint investigatory committee that will focus on questions surrounding the decision to close the Fort Lee access lanes to the George Washington Bridge and concerns of potential abuses of governmental power.
The newly formed "New Jersey Legislative Select Committee on Investigation" will replace the individual Assembly and Senate investigatory panels.
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- Wisniewski Media Availability Following First Meeting of Assembly Select Committee on Investigation
- Runtime
- 17:02
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Select Committee on Investigation Chair John S. Wisniewski holds a media availability following the inaugural meeting of his committee.
Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) made a brief statement and then took questions from the assembled news media for about fifteen minutes.
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- NJ Legislative Democratic Response to 2014 State-of-the-State
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- 9:23
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson), Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester), Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden) and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) give the Democratic response to Gov. Christie's 2014 State-of-the-State address.
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- NJ Assembly Dems on Creation of Special Committee to Continue GWB Lane Closing Investigation
- Runtime
- 17:12
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, New Jersey Assembly Speaker-Elect Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson), Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden) and Assembly Deputy Speaker and transportation panel chair John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) hold a news conference in which they announce the formation of a special investigative committee to continue the inquiry into the growing scandal surrounding the September closings of the Fort Lee access lanes to the George Washington Bridge by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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- Wisniewski Q&A After Transportation Committee Hearing on Wildstein Subpoena Testimony
- Runtime
- 11:25
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski, chairman of the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee, holds a media availability immediately following the conclusion of the transportation panel's subpoena hearing with former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey employee David Wildstein.
Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) held the impromptu availability at the conclusion of a hearing that found Mr. Wildstein in contempt of the committee for refusing to answer even the most basic questions, under oath, about the September closure of the Fort Lee access lanes to the George Washington Bridge by the Port Authority.
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- Wisniewski, Weinberg on Subpoenaed Documents Linking Gov's Office to Sept. GWB Lane Closures
- Runtime
- 48:49
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), the chairman of the Assembly transportation panel, and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) hold a news conference to discuss subpoenaed documents that link high level members of Governor Christie's administration to the September closing of the Fort Lee George Washington Bridge access lanes by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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- Caputo & Diegnan on Bill to Install Panic Alarms in NJ Public Schools (A-3691)
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assemblymen Ralph R. Caputo (D-Essex) and Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D-Middlesex) discuss their legislation that would require public schools in New Jersey to be equipped with panic alarms and red emergency lights for use in school security emergencies.
The bill (A-3691) would require that all public elementary and secondary schools in the state be equipped with a panic alarm for use in a security emergency, including, but not limited to, a non-fire evacuation, lockdown, or active shooter situation. The silent alarm would be in addition to any existing security systems and would immediately connect with local police upon being triggered.
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- Gusciora & Moriarty on 'The Motor Vehicle Owner's Right to Repair Act' (A-4336)
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assemblymen Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer) and Paul D. Moriarty (D-Gloucester) discuss their legislation to protect consumers in New Jersey by requiring vehicle manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair shops with access to the repair information and tools given to automotive dealers.
The bill (A-4336), known as the "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act," would require the manufacturers of any motor vehicle model year 2002 and newer to make the dealership-level vehicle diagnostic and repair information available to owners and independent repair facilities for any vehicle sold in New Jersey. It also would require the manufacturer to provide access to specific diagnostic tools to owners and independent repair facilities.
According to the sponsors, making the diagnostic and repair information available will help protect consumers and promote fairness and equality in New Jersey's automotive service marketplace.
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- Stender on Bill Easing Access to Medical Marijuana for In- and Out-of-State Patients (A-4537)
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-Union) discusses her legislation to ease access to medical marijuana for licensed in-state patients suffering from debilitating health conditions.
Stender's bill (A-4537) would allow state medical marijuana patients to possess and use medial marijuana legally obtained from another jurisdiction. It also would permit qualifying out-of-state medical marijuana patients and their primary caregivers to engage in any conduct related to medical marijuana permitted under New Jersey law. In both cases, the other jurisdiction's medical marijuana law must be recognized by the state Department of Health.
For a patient or a caregiver to possess and for a patient to use medical marijuana obtained from another jurisdiction, the patient or caregiver must be authorized to obtain medical marijuana under both New Jersey law and the laws of the other jurisdiction.
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- Recap of Assembly Panel Subpoena Hearing on Port Authority GW Bridge Access Lane Closures
- Runtime
- 7:12
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Democrats - Deputy Speaker and transportation panel chair John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), transportation panel vice-chair Linda Stender (D-Union), transportation panel member Marlene Caride (D-Bergen), Majority Conference Leader Gordon M. Johnson (D-Bergen) and Gary S. Schaer (D-Passaic) - recap portions of the Assembly transportation panel's continued investigation, via subpoenaed testimony, into the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's unannounced September closing of the Fort Lee access lanes to the George Washington Bridge.
Sworn testimony from the December 9 hearing did much to debunk the claim by Governor Christie's top appointees to the Port Authority that the closings were part of some sort of traffic study.
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- Schaer, Johnson & Prieto Excerpts from News Conference Supporting Tuition Equality in NJ (A-4225)
- Runtime
- 5:45
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Asseemblyman Gary S. Schaer (D-Passaic), Assembly Majority Conference Leader Gordon M. Johnson (D-Bergen) and Assembly Speaker-Elect Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) speak about the need for tuition equality during a State House news conference in support of the issue.
Democrats in the Legislature recognize the injustice in limiting opportunities for students who simply ask for the same financial resources available to their counterparts, to help offset the high cost of college tuition. They are pushing ahead to bring tuition equality to New Jersey, despite the governor's post-election change of heart on the issue. Just weeks before the election, the governor abandoned his former stance and expressed support for tuition equality. He changed his mind again afar the election.
The bill (A-4225) would allow a student, including a student without lawful immigration status, to pay the in-state tuition rate at the state's public institutions ...
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- Moriarty & Mainor on Bill to Equip All New Police Cars in New Jersey with Cameras (A-4193)
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee Chair Paul D. Moriarty (D-Gloucester) and Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Chair Charles Mainor (D-Hudson) discuss their legislation that would require all police cars in New Jersey to be equipped with video recorders.
The bill (A-4193) would require new or used municipal police vehicles that are purchased, leased or otherwise acquired on or after on or after the effective date of the bill to equipped with video cameras. Specifically, under the bill, municipal police vehicles that are used primarily for traffic stops would be required to be equipped with a mobile video recorder.
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- Assembly Dems on Failure of Port Authority to Explain GW Bridge Lane Closures
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Democratic members of the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee - Deputy Speaker and Chairman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), Vice-Chair Linda Stender (D-Union), Celeste M. Riley (D-Cumberland) and Marlene Caride (D-Bergen) - excerpt commentary from the committee's hearing on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's unannounced September closing of the Fort Lee access lanes to the George Washington Bridge.
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- Prieto Excerpts from News Conference Supporting Tutition Equality in NJ
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker-Elect Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) speaks about the need for tuition equality in New Jersey during a State House news conference in support of the issue.
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- Prieto & Greenwald Selected as Assembly Democratic Majority Leadership for 2014-2015 Session
- Runtime
- 6:59
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker-Elect Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson/Bergen) and Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden) hold a news conference following their unanimous selection by the Assembly Democratic Majority to be the leadership team for the upcoming 2014-2015 legislative session.
Prieto will become the 215th Assembly Speaker and the second Cuban American to serve in the leadership post. The Secaucus resident will preside over the 80-member General Assembly. He succeeds Sheila Y. Oliver (D-Essex) who has served as Speaker since 2010.
Greenwald will continue to sere as the leader of the Assembly's Democratic majority, a position he has held since 2012.
More detailed biographical information about the new leadership team can be found below:
Prieto:
assemblydems.com/Article.asp?ArticleID=7379
Greenwald:
assemblydems.com/Article.asp?ArticleID=7378
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- Gusciora on State House Chicken Protest of Deplorable Conditions at Trenton Central High School
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Hunterdon/Mercer) discusses the motivations for a chicken-themed protest of the deplorable conditions of Trenton Central High School (TCHS) and Gov. Christie's continued silence on multiple invitations to tour the school and obtain a firsthand understanding of the substandard and dangerous conditions faced daily by the school's faculty, staff and students.
If you'd like to learn more about the conditions of TCHS, visit:
http://search.nj.com/TRENTON+CENTRAL+HIGH+SCHOOL/
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- Greenwald on Improving Future Disaster Response, Recovery with Good Samaritan Bill (A-3694)
- Runtime
- 7:25
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden) holds a news conference on the eve of the one-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy's landfall to promote his Good Samaritan legislation that would help bolster the state's disaster response capabilities in the future.
Greenwald's bill (A-3694) would shield licensed architects and professional engineers from certain types of liability when they volunteer their services following a major disaster. By providing this type of Good Samaritan legal protection, Greenwald's measure would encourage these licensed professionals to donate their expertise following a disaster, bolstering state, county or local damage assessment and safety inspection capabilities, thereby speeding recovery efforts.
To qualify for Good Samaritan immunity under the legislation, licensed architects or professional engineers would be required to provide their professional services in the following ways:
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- Conaway on Assembly Health Committee Discussion of Affordable Health Care
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee Chair Herb Conaway, Jr., M.D. (D-Burlington) discusses his committee's recent hearing on affordable health care in New Jersey.
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- Conaway Hosts 12th Annual POW*MIA Remembrance Event
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Jr., M.D. (D-Burlington) discusses the importance of hosting an annual POW*MIA remembrance, honoring those who have returned and those who are still missing in the line of duty.
Now in its 12th year, the annual non-partisan remembrance was started by then-Assemblyman Jack Conners in 2001. It is held on the National POW*MIA Day of Remembrance (the third Friday in September) and has grown from 90 attendees gathering at a local VFW post to an event hosting hundreds of individuals, including: POWs and their families; active duty military personnel; representatives from the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; and representatives from national, state, county and local veterans' organizations.
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- Assembly Environment Committee Discuss Testimony at Jersey City Hurricane Sandy Recovery Hearing
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, several of the Democratic members of the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee -- Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer (D-Essex), the panel's chair; Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer), the panel's vice-chair; and Assemblyman Ruben J. Ramos, Jr. (D-Hudson) -- discuss the public testimony heard at a recent joint hearing in Jersey City on Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts in the state.
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- Sweeney & Riley on 'Pay Forward, Pay Back' Alternative College Funding Program Legislation
- Runtime
- 8:14
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney and Assembly Higher Education Chair Celeste M. Riley (both D-Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem) hold a news conference on their "Pay Forward, Pay Back" alternative college funding legislation.
The pending legislation would create a seven-member commission to study the feasibility of creating a "pay forward, pay back" college funding program in New Jersey. This type of program would essentially cover the up-front costs of a college education at public institutions of higher education and, upon graduation, would require the students to pay a percentage of their income over a certain number of years to pay back their accrued tuition costs.
The sponsors believe examining this sort of payment program will help start a conversation on how to alleviate the number of New Jersey college students accruing tens of thousands of dollars in interest bearing loan debt just to receive a college education, or in some ...
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- Coughlin, Eustace on Law Eliminating a 10% Employer Unemployment Surcharge in 2014 (A-4112)
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assemblymen Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) and Timothy J. Eustace, D.C. (D-Bergen) discuss their legislation that prevented a mandatory tax increases from impacting New Jersey businesses.
The recently enacted law (formerly A-4112) eliminated a 10 percent surcharge in the unemployment insurance tax rates that would have been imposed on employers during fiscal year 2014. The law is estimated to save New Jersey businesses $300 million in FY 2014 alone. The sponsors believe that this savings will help stimulate small business growth and job creation in the state.
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- Riley, Mosquera, Albano on Bill Creating "NJ Taskforce on Domestic Violence and Abuse" (A-3472)
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Democrats Celeste M. Riley (D-Cumberland), Gabriella M. Mosquera (D-Gloucester) and Nelson T. Albano (D-Cumberland) discuss their legislation to create a "New Jersey Task Force on Domestic Violence and Abuse," which would help consolidate and improve statewide efforts to curb domestic violence.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in every four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime and an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.
The bill (A-3472) would create a 16-member task force to review current law, practices and procedures in New Jersey in order to create more effective and efficient policies related to domestic violence and abuse issues. Under the bill, the task force would be required to submit its findings to the Legislature no later than 18 months after its creation, with recommendations for legislation and stag...
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- Oliver, Watson Coleman Excerpts from News Conference Supporting Earned Sick Days Legislation
- Runtime
- 8:21
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver (D-Essex) and Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Mercer) discuss their support for legislation (A-4125) to guarantee New Jersey workers a minimum standard of paid sick leave during a State House news conference in favor of the measure.
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- Assembly Democrats on the Continuing Fight for Marriage Equality in New Jersey
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly members Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer) Timothy J. Eustace (D-Bergen), Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Mercer), L. Grace Spencer (D-Essex) and Benjie E. Wimberly (D-Passaic) discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Governor Christie's response to the ruling, and their continued support of the fight to achieve marriage equality in New Jersey.
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- Assembly Democrats on Continuing Gun Violence Prevention Measures in NJ
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Chair Charles Mainor (D-Hudson), committee vice-chair Gilbert L. "Whip" Wilson (D-Camden), committee member Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Mercer) and Assemblyman Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) discuss the continuing efforts by Assembly Democrats to enhance and refine the state's gun violence prevention measures.
The latest crop of legislation focuses on enhancing the penalties for criminal possession of illegal weapons and illegal gun trafficking.
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- Lampitt on 'Wage Transparency Act' & 'Unfair Wage Recovery Act' (A-4044 & A-4124)
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assembly Women and Children Committee Chair Pamela R. Lampitt (D-Camden) discusses her legislation that would help bridge the gender-based pay equity gap and reduce pay discrimination in the workplace.
According to 2009 U.S. Census Bureau data, women still earn roughly 77 cents for every dollar their male counterparts earn, with the gender income gap highest in higher paying occupations and most severe for minority women.
Lampitt's first bill (A-4044), the "Wage Transparency Act," would require any employer who contracts with the state to provide qualifying services that are not subject to prevailing wage requirements to give the Department of Labor and Workforce Development information regarding the gender, race, job title, occupational category and total compensation of every employee that they employ in New Jersey in connection with the contracts. Employers who perform public work subject to prevailing wage requirements would be...
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- Fuentes & Diegnan on Bill to Provide Middle Schoolers with Social Media Etiquette Training (A-3292)
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assemblymen Angel Fuentes (D-Camden) and Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D-Middlesex) discuss their legislation to provide New Jersey middle school students with lesson on the responsible use of social media and education of the potential pitfalls it can create.
The Fuentes/Diegnan measure (A-3292) would require school districts to provide instruction on the responsible use of social media as part of the district's implementation of the state Core Curriculum Content Standards in Technology.
The instruction would provide sixth through eighth graders with information on the purpose and acceptable use of various social media platforms; social media behavior that ensures cyber safety, cyber security and cyber ethics; and potential negative consequences - including cyber bullying - of failing to use social media platforms responsibly.
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- Assemblyman Wilson on Bill Establishing 'School Security Task Force' (A-3583)
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- In this video press release, Assemblyman Gilbert L. "Whip" Wilson (D-Camden) discusses his legislation to create a task force charged with making recommendations to improve school security.
Wilson's measure (A-3583/1613), part of the Assembly Democratic gun violence prevention package, would establish an 11-member School Security Task Force to study and develop recommendations for improving school security and safety and ensuring a safe learning environment for students and school employees.
The measure received final legislative approval earlier in the month.
