Bucco Bill to Support Arts and Culture Organizations Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that appropriates $70 million of federal pandemic relief funds to support arts and culture organizations was advanced by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill appropriating $70 million to support arts and culture organizations was advanced by the Senate Economic Growth Committee. (Pixabay)
“Arts and culture organizations suffered greatly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and government mandated shutdowns,” said Bucco (R-25). “Although the pandemic is over, many of these groups continue to struggle financially due to lost revenues and shrinking audiences. This legislation provides grants to qualified organizations to support their work and safeguard against future financial uncertainties.”
Pennacchio/Bucco/Oroho Bill Providing $17 Million to Support Lakes Advances
Measure Would Help Fund Maintenance of Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, Other Lakes in Highlands & Pinelands
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee has advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio, Senator Anthony Bucco, and Senator Steven Oroho to supply critical funding to maintain Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and other lakes in the Highlands and Pinelands regions of New Jersey.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio, Sen. Tony Bucco, and Sen. Steven Oroho to supply critical funding to maintain Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and other lakes in the Highlands and Pinelands regions has been approved by the Senate Environment Committee. (SenateNJ.com)
“Our lakes are critical to the ecological and economic well-being of New Jersey, but they have been consistently underfunded by the State,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “This appropriation represents the most significant investment in Lake Hopatcong and Greenwood Lake in recent memory, if not ever. This one time infusion will ensure our lakes get the vital support they need.”
Oroho & Bucco Say Murphy’s Plan to Require Green Energy & EVs by 2035 is Extreme, Expensive & Totally Unrealistic
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho and Senator Anthony M. Bucco blasted Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement today that he is accelerating his green energy plans and will require the use of renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035.
Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco blasted Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement that he is accelerating his green energy plans and will require the use of 100% renewable energy and electric vehicles by 2035. (Pixabay)
“Governor Murphy’s green energy plan is extreme, expensive, and totally unrealistic,” said Oroho (R-24). “It seems the governor was serious when he said he wants to turn New Jersey into the California of the East Coast. Somebody should tell him that’s not a good thing when people and businesses are fleeing California in droves as the Golden State declines under liberal policy failures.”
Bucco Bill to Enhance Punishment for Auto Theft Crimes Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that increases criminal penalties for auto theft offenders was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Sen. Bucco’s bill that increases penalties for auto theft offenders was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. (Pixabay)
“In the last few years, New Jersey has witnessed an epidemic of motor vehicle thefts,” said Bucco (R-25). “Existing laws have done more to handcuff our police and prosecutors than handcuff the criminals committing these heinous acts. With the help of my colleagues and our incredible law enforcement this legislation will hopefully put an end to these intolerable crimes.”
Committee Advances Singer/Bucco Bill that Would Increase Funding for Cancer Research
Legislation sponsored by Senators Robert Singer and Anthony Bucco that provides more tax revenue from tobacco products to the New Jersey Cancer Research Fund was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Anthony Bucco that provides more tax revenue from tobacco products to the NJ Cancer Research Fund was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. (Pixabay)
“Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in New Jersey and the lingering effects of the pandemic have only exacerbated the situation by reducing access to clinical trials and closing laboratories,” said Singer (R-30). “The additional funding and support provided by this bill will allow researchers to investigate new cancer treatments and new ways of preventing this insidious disease that has affected the lives of millions of people.”
Bucco: Murphy Passes the Buck on Public Employee Pension & Health Benefit Costs to Property Taxpayers
Senator Anthony M. Bucco said Governor Phil Murphy is passing the buck to property taxpayers after his mismanagement led to surging costs in public employee pensions and health benefits for local governments.
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy is passing the buck to property taxpayers after his mismanagement led to surging costs in public employee pensions and health benefits for local governments. (Pixabay)
“The Murphy administration has failed to control public employee health care costs and it’s done nothing to end pension abuses or enact cost-saving reforms,” said Bucco (R-25). “As a result of this mismanagement, towns are being hit with a 23% increase in their health insurance premiums this year while their pension bills are rising by more than 10%. It’s unbelievable that Governor Murphy’s big solution is to pass the buck to property taxpayers instead of trying to fix the problem.”
Bucco: Rising Electric Bills Show Risk of Murphy’s Plan to Electrify Everything
Says NJ Residents & Businesses Need Affordable Mix of Energy
Senator Anthony M. Bucco said statewide electricity rate hikes that will take effect this summer highlight the risk to consumers of Governor Phil Murphy’s extreme green energy plan that would phase out natural gas and force New Jerseyans to switch to electric appliances and expensive electric vehicles.
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said statewide electricity rate hikes that will take effect this summer highlight the risk to consumers of Gov. Phil Murphy’s extreme green energy plan that would phase out natural gas and force New Jerseyans to switch to electric appliances and expensive electric vehicles. (SenateNJ.com)
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Senate Approves Bucco Bill that Would Help Economically Disadvantaged College Students
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would ensure economically disadvantaged college students could get help buying groceries from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if they qualify for assistance under the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF).
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would help economically disadvantaged college students buy groceries through the federal SNAP Program was advanced today by the New Jersey Senate. (Pixabay)
“I am extremely pleased that the Senate advanced this legislation. We want to prevent college students from being forced to choose between course work and 20+ hours at a part-time job. That is inconsistent with the EOF’s purpose of helping residents attend college,” said Bucco (R-25). “This bill protects students from employment requirements that result in many young people facing a choice between SNAP benefits and earning the grades they need to succeed in school and earn their degrees.”
Bucco: Murphy’s Extreme Green Energy Plan Could Cost New Jerseyans $1.4 Trillion
New Estimate Pegs Cost of Governor’s Plan to Eliminate Energy Choice at $140k Per Resident
Senator Anthony Bucco said it could cost New Jerseyans a whopping $1.4 trillion to implement Governor Phil Murphy’s Energy Master Plan, according to a new estimate.
Sen. Anthony Bucco said it could cost New Jerseyans a whopping $1.4 trillion to implement Gov. Phil Murphy’s Energy Master Plan, according to a new estimate. (©iStock)
“The $1.4 trillion cost of Governor Murphy’s extreme green energy plan is absolutely jaw dropping,” said Bucco (R-25). “That’s an extra $5,000 per year in higher costs for every New Jersey resident through 2050. It’s yet more proof that the governor’s radical plan to ban affordable energy choices for New Jersey families and businesses is completely unrealistic.”
