Thursday, March 28, 2013
Assemblywoman Amy Handlin sponsoring bill to permit towns, counties to use surplus snow funds to clean up after natural disasters; Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon wants to broaden definition of child abuse.
Middletown Township is in New Jersey's 13th Legislative District and represented by Republicans Amy Handlin and Declan O'Scanlon in the General Assembly, the lower house of the state Legislature. Here are some highlights of their recent work in Trenton, as reported by the Assembly Republicans press service: ASSEMBLYWOMAN AMY HANDLIN March 21: The General Assembly approved legislation that would allow towns and counties to use surplus snow funds to remove debris left by a natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods. The move could save taxpayers money. Handlin was a co-sponsor. Since 2001, counties and municipalities have been allowed to bank unused money budgeted for snow and ice removal in mild winters. The bill, A-3764, would allow…
Friday, December 14, 2012
Governor convenes Business Impact Assessment Group to survey merchants' needs after Sandy
Statewide business groups will begin this weekend to survey the needs of local merchants seeking to recover and rebuild after superstorm Sandy, Gov. Chris Christie said Friday afternoon. The formation of the Business Impact Assessment group was announced at a news conference at the Sea Bright firehouse, which until recently had served as a "Food City" center for provisions for the local responders and residents in this devastated oceanfront community. Local and state officials joined residents to hear the governor describe the value of small businesses, especially those at the Shore. "The heartbeat of the economy and the fabric of the culture are all these small businesses," he said. Small businesses are the "backbone of the Garden State …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Do you think decriminalizing marijuana sends the wrong message to children? Weigh in on our Patch poll.
Monmouth County Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R) thinks the debate to decriminalize marijuana should land on the side of the current law. A current bill, introduced by Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer) in May and passed by the assembly on Monday, calls for the decriminalization of the possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana, imposes civil penalties, and establishes fund for drug education. The bill takes possession of marijuana, 15 grams or less, from a criminal offense to an offense carrying a civil fine. The bill states that there would be a $150 fine for a first violation, a $200 fine for a second violation, and a $500 fine for a third or subsequent violation, except in cases of "extreme financial hardship." Bill A-1465 also …
Enuf Already
4:11 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
That's OK, "." He can't please 100% of the people, no one can. But according to the latest polls, he's approved by 74% of us. The 26% includes mostly Dems and special interest groups. Which one do you belong to? more ›