Fellow GOP Candidate Follows The “Maverick Leader”

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Myers Calls on Kelly to Take

"False and Defamatory" TV Ad Off the Air

Says Growing Patronage Jobs Scandal Has Kelly Desperate

COHEN TO INTRODUCE BILL TO CREATE WARNING NOTICES FOR POISONOUS FLOWERS, PLANTS

Legislation Would Help Protect Children, Pets from Potentially Deadly Floral Gifts

(ROSELLE) - Assemblyman Neil M. Cohen is proposing an interesting gift for Mother's Day:  safety.

Cohen (D-Union) plans to introduce legislation Monday that would create a list of poisonous plants and flowers available for sale in the state and require physicians, veterinarians, and retailers to provide information on how these plants should be handled and displayed.

Democracy For America Endorses Frank Lautenberg for United States Senate

Rep. Frank Pallone: Andrews Sided with Republicans Against New Jersey Children and Families

MORIARTY/LOVE INTRODUCE BILL TO CRIMINALIZE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FRAUD

(Gloucester) - Assemblyman Paul Moriarty and Assemblywoman Sandra Love have introduced legislation to address the many incidents of fraud that helped fuel the recent national mortgage meltdown.

Three Questions Maverick Murray Has For Maverick McCain

Lance for Congress issued the following statement today calling on Assemblywoman Linda Stender to oppose immediately Gov. Corzine’s second attempt to increase tolls in New Jersey.

Third District Republican Congressional candidate Justin Michael Murphy says Ocean County voters “should know that a vote for Jack Kelly or Chris Myers is a vote to validate the corrupt power of County Bosses in both Burlington and Ocean Counties.”

Lautenberg-Menendez Bill to Protect New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Becomes Law

PREVIEW - SENATE WAGERING & TOURISM COMMITTEE TO HOLD HEARING AT MONMOUTH PARK

OCEANPORT – In an effort to gain understanding of the issues affecting the horse racing industry in New Jersey, the Senate Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee will hear from stakeholders at a meeting at Monmouth Park Racetrack on Friday, May 9, the opening day for the track’s 2008 season.

“Horse racing is a billion dollar industry in New Jersey, drawing visitors from around the region to our world-class tracks and off-track wagering sites,” said Senator Jim Whelan, D-Atlantic, the Chair of the Committee. “However, even with all the success of horse racing in the Garden State, the industry needs State intervention to remain competitive. I look forward to listening to the ideas and concerns of the people working to ensure that horse racing maintains its competitive edge in New Jersey.”

SMITH - WATER TAX NECESSARY TO GUARANTEE OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION FUNDS

TRENTON – Senator Bob Smith, D-Middlesex, the Chair of the Senate Environment Committee and a sponsor of legislation to constitutionally dedicate water tax revenues to fund open space and farmland preservation, issued the following statement regarding the Committee’s hearing on his measure today:

“Today’s hearing was the first step in ensuring permanent funding for vital open space and farmland preservation projects in the State of New Jersey. We heard important testimony regarding historic preservation which we will consider and hopefully vote on the bill on May 19.

(TOMS RIVER, May 8) – Third District Republican candidate for Congress – Freeholder Jack Kelly – today announced the release of the second television advertisement from his campaign. Freeholder Kelly issued the following statement on the spot:

Senator Sean Kean, (R-11), issued the following statement regarding reports on WOR this morning that Governor Jon Corzine is considering "pared down toll increases." The Governor stated that the discussion of higher tolls will be after the budget is complete."

Barrington – Dale Glading, candidate for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s 1st District, joined in celebrating today the sixtieth anniversary of Israel’s founding.

“Israel is one of America’s most dependable friends in the world,” Glading said. “As a beacon of democracy and a stabilizing force in one of the world’s most troubled regions, the Middle East, the story of Israel is an inspirational one.”

“The unique history of Israel and the Jewish people is one that we must never forget,” Glading added. “We must stand resolutely against the enemies of human rights and make clear that we will never again permit a Holocaust on this Earth.”

GOVERNOR CORZINE FILES NOMINATIONS TRENTON – Governor Jon S. Corzine today submitted the following nominations to the State Senate. The nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Jeff Van Drew and Fred H. Madden, which would designate Route 9 in Cape May County as “Police Unity Tour Memorial Highway,” was unanimously approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee.

            “This bill would help to increase awareness of the Police Unity Tour, and help secure funding to expand the D.C. memorial, to allow it to honor the men and women who have lost their lives protecting public safety,” said Senator Van Drew, D-Cape May, who serves on the Senate Transportation panel.  “We must do all we can to thank the law enforcement officials who have lost their lives while keeping us safe.”

TRENTON – Two measures sponsored by Senator Loretta Weinberg, which would work to help increase transparency and accountability in government were approved today by the Senate State Government Committee.          

  “These bills would work to help make government officials more accountable to the people who elected them,” said Senator Weinberg, D-Bergen. “Accountability needs to start immediately, and it is important for residents to know of any potential conflicts their elected representatives might have because of their source of income.”

AMODEO AND POLISTINA URGE SUPPORT FOR BILLS TO KEEP CASINOS OPERATING DURING SHUTDOWN

SPECULATION REGARDING ANOTHER SHUTDOWN SHOULD SERVE AS A REMINDER THAT THESE BILLS NEED ACTION 

NORTHFIELD – As news reports in recent days have focused on concerns about whether another government shutdown may result from this year’s budget process, Assemblymen John Amodeo and Vince Polistina today called for their colleagues in the Legislature to support their legislation allowing casinos to remain open in the event of a shutdown.