May 11, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Almost $200,000 of Taxpayer Money Has Paid Half the Salary for Full-Time Local Union President’s Salary in Last 5 Years
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder, and Assembly Chris Brown today called on the Pemberton Township Education Association to return almost $200,000 to the school district after the State Commission of Investigation reported the money paid half the salary for the full-time employment of the local union president.
“Pemberton is one of the high-needs districts receiving enormous levels of state aid, mandated by the State Supreme Court to provide for the ‘thorough and efficient’ education of the township’s children. This year alone, $80 million is being poured into the Pemberton schools, and to learn that some of that taxpayer money is being used to pay for a union administrator is intolerable,” said Assemblyman Chris Brown. “Not a single dime of this money helps foster better education or assists our teachers.”
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May 3, 2012
Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 847-3600
District 8
Senator Dawn Addiego and Assemblymen Scott Rudder and Chris Brown (all R-Burlington/Atlantic/Camden) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Assemblyman Harold ‘Doc’ Colburn, who also served as a former Burlington County freeholder and long-time Moorestown dermatologist:
“Doc Colburn was Burlington County. The good doctor was the epitome of a true public servant. He served his state, county and community with distinction and compassion. He was all about the people and doing what was best for them. His passing is a great loss to our state and, in particular, our county. We extend our sincerest condolences to his children.”
March 8, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
8th District legislators Introduced Concurrent Resolution and Requested President Sweeney and Speaker Oliver to Post for Floor Vote on March 15
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assemblyman Chris Brown have introduced concurrent resolutions today which press for an independent State agency representing consumers to actively pursue a $45 million decrease in water rates from New Jersey American Water Company.
More pointedly, the bipartisan resolutions call on the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel to abandon its admitted current negotiations on the company’s request for a 20 percent increase — which could lead to yet another rate increase.
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March 1, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Legislation Exempts New Business Moving Into an Existing Pinelands Structure from Certain Application and Approval Procedures
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder, and Assembly Chris Brown have introduced a bill streamlining the process for new business development in “Commercial Development Zones” in the Pinelands.
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February 22, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assemblyman Chris Brown (all R-8) have introduced legislation that will breathe life into the economy and help more New Jersey families become homeowners.
“In today’s environment, FHA is the No. 1 loan program in the country. There are first-time buyers who are ready to purchase condos and townhouses, but FHA is the only entity that will let you put down 3 percent to buy a house,” said Senator Addiego. “Without timely cooperation from the associations, these mortgages can not be approved, and the sale falls through.”
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February 21, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assembly Christopher J. Brown (all R-8) issued the following statements after Governor Chris Christie’s Budget Address to a joint session of the New Jersey Legislature.
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego:
“Governor Christie’s budget cuts taxes on every family in New Jersey, and continues to promote business expansion and job creation in our state. We are establishing a competitive advantage over our neighboring states, and New Jersey residents will reap the benefits.
“I applaud Governor Christie for putting forward a plan that will produce significant savings for taxpayers. The Governor’s plan to cut income taxes across the board will put more money back into workers’ paychecks, and his proposal to increase education aid to our schools will produce property tax savings for homeowners.”
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February 21, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Business Roundtable Will Be Held on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in Southampton
Nancy Wittenberg, the Executive Director of the Pinelands Commission will be guest speaker at the 8th District Business Rountable on Wednesday, February 29. The hour-long event, presented by Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assemblyman Chris Brown, will be held at 8 a.m., at the Red Lion Diner in Southampton.
“The Pinelands cover such a large area of the 8th District, and it plays an enormous role in the local economies of so many of our municipalities,” said Senator Addiego. “Director Wittenberg has the role of balancing economic development and job growth with preserving and protecting the Pinelands.”
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February 13, 2012
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 847-3600
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego,
Senator Robert W. Singer
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) and Senator Dawn Marie Addiego (R-8) which would require the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services to convene a planning summit to examine an expected shortage of physicians practicing in the Garden State has been approved by the New Jersey Senate.
“A recently completed report predicts that within the next decade, New Jersey will face a shortage of thousands of physicians practicing in family care and important specialties,” said Singer. “Unless we get to work now to prevent that shortage, many New Jerseyans may soon find themselves without doctors or unable to obtain appointments or treatments when they need them.”
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January 17, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
Legislation Requires State Agencies to Follow Statutes and Regulations, Rather than Their Own Documents, When Making a Decision
Legislation sponsored by Senator Dawn Marie Addiego (R-8) eliminating red tape that hinders business and economic development has been signed into law by Governor Christie.
“The new law requires state agencies to follow the law as it is already written, instead of making decisions based on their own internal documents,” said Senator Addiego.
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January 17, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Hard Decisions, Unpopular Choices Have Fueled New Jersey’s Comeback
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assembly Chris Brown (all R-Burlington) issued the following statements after Governor Chris Christie’s State of the State address to a joint session of the New Jersey Legislature.
Senator Addiego:
“We have made significant progress over two years of Governor Christie’s leadership. We have worked alongside the Governor to rein in out-of-control spending and pass long-term reforms. Now we are moving in the right direction. Because we made the tough choices in 2010 and 2011, we are going to bring tangible relief to taxpayers with income tax cuts and the full restoration of the Earned Income Tax Credit for working families. While other states are still being forced to increase taxes, New Jersey residents will benefit with more money in their pockets, and more economic opportunity in the future.”
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