Teaneck

For Immediate Release
12/22/2006

Contact: Dannielle Leigh 973-890-9004

Teaneck, NJ – In the span of two weeks, Senator Loretta Weinberg held two fundraising events that netted her over $100,000 towards her bid to retain her 37th District Senate seat. On December 13, 2006, Assembly Majority Leader Bonnie Watson Coleman headlined an event celebrating women in politics. Over one hundred men and women attended the successful event.

On December 21, 2006, national fundraiser, Orin Kramer, hosted a private dinner event at his home. With the help of dinner guest Governor Corzine, this event was a financial and political success, counting Congressman Steve Rothman among its attendees.

Spokesperson Dannielle Leigh stated, “These events again show that Senator Weinberg has the mandate to return to the Senate and that she has friends who will stand up with her. She appreciates the support they have shown and looks forward to continuing to fight on the important issues in her next term.�

Senator Weinberg is looking forward to continuing her successful fundraising efforts at her annual “Birthday Bash� to be held on February 12, 2007.

HUGE OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FOR WEINBERG AS SHE BEGINS SENATE CAREER

TRENTON - Senator Loretta Weinberg began her Senate career today with cheers from more than 250 supporters and with a pledge from Governor-elect Jon Corzine that she would be his "conscience" once he takes office in January.

Senator Weinberg was sworn in by Acting Governor and Senate President Richard J. Codey in a Senate chamber packed with cheering supporters, her former Assembly friends and her new Senate colleagues.