August 26, 2010
Contact: Layli Whyte / (732) 933-1591
District 12
Today the State of New Jersey commemorates the 90th anniversary of the ratification of one of the most influential amendments on our society: the 19th Amendment, by celebrating Women’s Equality Day.
This amendment changed not only how women participated in our elections, but how they are viewed as members of society. With an equal vote, women were given the same tools as men to make their voices heard as they cast their ballots on issues that directly affect them, both as women and as members of the community.
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August 23, 2010
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12)
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12) expressed disappointment that an effort to amend A-2740 to include the immediate repeal of teen driver decals was blocked by the Senate Democratic majority. The amendment, offered by Senator Tom Goodwin (R-14), was blocked in an 18-17 vote.
“I have heard repeatedly from my constituents that they do not support the teen driver decal requirement that was implemented as part of Kyleigh’s Law,” said Beck. “While the law was meant to keep young drivers safe, many teens and their parents feel like it puts them at increased risk.”
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Legislation to Rename Bridge on Route 36 as the “Captain Joseph Azzolina Memorial Bridge”
Legislation to rename the bridge on Route 36 over the Shrewsbury River in memory of the late Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina passed the Senate today. Sponsors of the legislation, Monmouth County Senators Jennifer Beck, Sean Kean and Joe Kyrillos, praised the passage of this bill which will honor their friend and former colleague.
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August 17, 2010
Contact: Layli Whyte / (732) 933-1591
District 12
The 12th District Legislators are extremely proud to announce that today at Fort Monmouth, Governor Chris Christie signed the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority Act into law, creating the entity that will oversee the redevelopment of the Fort Monmouth property after the military moves its operations to Maryland in 2011.
“Through ongoing negotiations,” said Senator Jennifer Beck, “we were able to secure more than 40 amendments to this bill, making it far more palatable to the residents and municipal and county leaders. The amendments include mandating that five members of the nine member board are residents of Monmouth County and incorporating strict pay-to-play and conflict of interest regulations that will apply to developers, vendors and board members. In the end, we created the best possible policy by keeping ourselves open to input from the local, county and State levels.”
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August 17, 2010
Contact: Layli Whyte / (732) 933-1591
District 12
The 12th District Legislators are pleased to announce today’s groundbreaking for Kershaw Commons, New Jersey’s first affordable supportive rental housing for people living with Multiple Sclerosis, which took place this morning at 10 a.m. on Applewood Drive, Freehold Township.
“New Jersey Special Needs Trust Fund is helping to fund this project,” said Senator Jennifer Beck, “which, when completed, will offer an alternative for people living with MS, for whom many times the only option is a nursing home. I am proud that District 12 will host the first community of this type in New Jersey.”
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July 29, 2010
Contact: Layli Whyte / (732) 933-1591
District 12
Senator Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande have issued the following statement about the Haskell and the Hambletonian taking place over the next two weekends:
“Next month New Jersey will be host to two major horseracing events, anticipated to bring millions of dollars in revenue to the State. The Haskell at Monmouth Park and the Hambletonian at the Meadowlands are part of the long history New Jersey has with horseracing, and should serve as a reminder of the role the industry plays in the economy of our State.
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July 19, 2010
Contact: Layli Whyte / (732) 933-1591
District 12
Senator Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande are pleased to announce that a bill renaming the Red Bank Train Station the “Daniel O’Hern Station” passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee today.
Daniel O’Hern, a former New Jersey State Supreme Court Justice and former Mayor of Red Bank, passed away on April 1, 2009.
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July 19, 2010
Contact: Layli Whyte / (732) 933-1591
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12)
The Route 36 Highlands Bridge, currently under construction, which spans the Shrewsbury River received approval today from the Senate Transportation Committee to be renamed in honor of Joseph Azzolina, the “Captain Joseph Azzolina Memorial Bridge.”
Senator Jennifer Beck was a friend of Captain, Senator and Assemblyman Azzolina, and considered him her mentor, having worked as his chief of staff during his time in the State Assembly. She is very pleased that the man she has always held in such high regard will be honored in this way. The bill renaming the bridge is sponsored by Beck, Senator Joseph Kyrillos and Senator Sean Kean.
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June 29, 2010
Contact: Layli Whyte / (732) 933-1591
District 12
Senator Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande issue the following statement on the passage of New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 2011 State Budget:
The New Jersey State budget has passed both the State Senate and General Assembly, and did so through a bipartisan effort lead by the minority party. There were hard choices, but this is the first step in putting New Jersey on the right course towards economic recovery and prosperity. We firmly believe that by following the plan set forth by Governor Christie, we will see lower taxes, less waste and a brighter future for New Jersey.
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June 29, 2010
Contact: Layli Whyte / (732) 933-1591
District 12
The 12th District Legislators are pleased to announce the passage of the Monmouth Economic Revitalization Act by the State Senate and General Assembly yesterday evening. The bill creates and authority to which the federal government can transfer the Fort Monmouth property after its scheduled 2011 closure.
“When this legislation was first introduced last year,” said Senator Jennifer Beck, “it needed a lot of work to make it something acceptable to all the parties that will be most effected by the fort’s closure. I put my name to it to get those changes made, and we have been able to secure 40 amendments on behalf of local and county officials. Many hours and late night meetings have taken place between then and now, and I am satisfied that all parties have been heard and the best consensus reached. We have made sure that Monmouth County residents will hold five of the nine voting seats on the authority, and that a super majority of seven of nine is needed for any major changes to the redevelopment plan. I am proud of the work that has gone into this bill, and I believe we are in a strong position for when the gates come down at Fort Monmouth.”
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