en-us http://www.assemblydems.com/images/headernew.jpg New Jersey Assembly Democrats Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT 5 Fri, 17 May 2013 16:33:32 EDT
We have been anxiously waiting for a decision on the American Dream project, so this is welcomed news. This project has the potential to be a game-changer economically speaking not just for Bergen County, but the state. I'm pleased the authority finally decided to take up this important issue. Moving it forward was the right thing to do," said Eustace...

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"Bergen County residents are beset by flood problems that result in damage and destruction to their homes with each storm that hits," Wagner said. "While the funding announced today is great news, we need to ensure residents in flood-prone areas across the state no longer have to deal with the torment caused by constant flooding…"

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""While we are all deeply thankful that no harm came of this individual's plans, we cannot afford to wait until tragedy strikes in New Jersey to do the right thing. Limiting magazine capacity to 10 rounds is the kind of common sense reform we need in New Jersey to prevent gun violence..."

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 11:26:44 EDT Assemblyman Cited for Opposing Nomination of Thomas Nast for 2012 NJ Hall of Fame that was Found to be Offensive, Inflammatory to Irish Catholic Community

The New Jersey Ancient Order of Hibernians will honor Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo at the organization's bi-annual state convention Saturday night for his work in opposing the nomination of Thomas Nast for consideration as part of the New Jersey Hall of Fame 2012 induction. The assemblyman opposed the nomination citing concerns raised from the Irish Catholic community regarding anti-Irish imagery portrayed in the political cartoonist's works.

"It is truly an honor to have the continued support of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and to represent the Irish-Americans of the 14th District and to be a voice for their families in New Jersey," said DeAngelo. "As someone who is proud of my family's heritage and the hard-working families like mine, I am deeply appreciative of this award and the recognition for standing up for those who felt that New Jersey's Hall of Fame was not the place for inflammatory, offensive and prejudicial viewpoints..."

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:06:06 EDT Economic Development Reform, Social Media Instruction for Students, Making Dog Fighting a Crime & Protecting First Responders Also on Tap

Final legislative approval for four Assembly Democratic gun violence prevention measures, economic development incentive reform, social media instruction for students, making dog fighting a crime and protecting first responders top Monday's Assembly voting session.

The four gun violence prevention bills - these dealing with school security, mental health records, improved firearms information sharing among law enforcement and unlawful weapon disposal - would be the first from the Assembly Democratic gun violence prevention effort to go to the governor's desk...

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"This is the second time the courts have halted the Christie administration from raiding these funds. I hope the administration will now sit down and work with both houses of the legislature to come up with policies to deal with affordable housing rather than keeping towns and communities in limbo by allowing it to remain tied up in the courts.

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"Time is of the essence when it comes to school security emergencies," said Caputo. "Directly linking a panic alarm to local law enforcement authorities to enable them to respond quicker is common sense. It's commonplace technology and something that should be done to better protect our children..."

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