November 23, 2009
Contact: Andy Pratt / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-30)
Republican Conference Leader Robert Singer (R-30) thanked the members of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee for advancing S-2711, a bipartisan, common-sense bill that would make it easier and more efficient to reassess property values in New Jersey. Singer and Senator Paul Sarlo (D-36) are the primary sponsors of the legislation.
“Dramatic changes in property values require a forceful and prompt response,” Singer said. “Without common sense reform, our property tax system will be both overwhelmed and unfair. This bill allows assessors to ensure fairness and efficiency in property valuation.”
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November 17, 2009
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-30)
Senator Robert Singer, the ranking Republican member of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, issued the following statement regarding Governor-Elect Chris Christie’s choice for the next Commissioner of the Department of Health and Senior Services:
“I first want to commend Commissioner Howard for the fine job she has done during her tenure at the Department of Health. During her term at the department Commissioner Howard has accomplished many things that are good for the future of New Jersey. In particular, she was instrumental in expanding NJ Family Care.
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The Senate Republican caucus announced today that they have unanimously voted to keep their strong leadership team in place for the next year. In addition, the senators also unanimously agreed to cast their votes for Senator Tom Kean as the next Senate president.
“Over the last decade, the policies of Governor Corzine and his allies have failed New Jersey’s struggling middle class,” Senate Republican Leader Kean said. “People are looking for change in Trenton, and our caucus is united and determined to provide real alternatives to the governor’s failed policies that will create jobs and make our state more affordable for everyone.”
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September 25, 2009
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-30)
Menendez, Lautenberg, Pallone & Rothman Received Donations from ReGen Biologics, Pressured FDA to Approve Company’s Medical Device
Senator Robert Singer (R-30) urged Governor Jon Corzine to join his call for the United States Attorney’s Office to investigate shocking revelations that four New Jersey congressmen exerted pressure on the Food and Drug Administration to force the approval of a medical device after receiving campaign donations from several executives of ReGen Biologics, the producer of the device.
In a published report, the New York Times stated: “The agency has never before publicly questioned the process behind one of its approvals, never admitted that a regulatory decision was influenced by politics, and never accused a former commissioner of questionable conduct.”
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September 16, 2009
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-30)
Senator Robert Singer, the senior Republican member of the Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee, expressed concern today about a recently announced proposal in the US Senate Finance Committee that could dramatically increase the premiums that New Jersey families pay for health insurance. The bill is schedule to be introduced today and marked up in the Finace Committee next week; it is sponsored by Montana Senator Max Baucus.
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August 13, 2009
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-30)
New Jersey Gets $26 Million for Police While Ohio Gets $80 Million
Senator Robert Singer, the Senate Republican Conference Leader, called on Governor Corzine and United State Senators Menendez and Lautenberg and an investigation and reconsideration of $1 billion of federal economic stimulus grants awarded to police departments throughout the country. On July 28, Vice President Joe Biden announced grant recipients and indicated that only 18 of approximately 300 local governments in New Jersey that spent time and money applying for grants received any funding.
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August 7, 2009
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-30)
Senator Bob Singer, the ranking Republican on the Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizen Committee, issued the following statement regarding published reports in The Hill that the federal government is planning to shift Medicaid costs to the states to help fund healthcare reform:
“A bipartisan group of governors is trying to stop the federal government from shifting the costs of Medicaid to the states. Sadly, the State of New Jersey has not lent its voice to the growing chorus of voices opposing this additional burden on already stressed state taxpayers.
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May 29, 2009
Contact: Andy Pratt / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-30)
Senator Robert Singer (R-30) has shepherded a bill into law that requires assisted living facilities to provide private pay residents with an informational sheet concerning Medicaid eligibility. The governor signed the bill today. The new law requires written information explaining eligibility for participation in the Medicaid program be distributed to all prospective and current private pay nursing home residents, their payer or guardians.
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May 14, 2009
Contact: Andy Pratt / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-30)
Senator Robert Singer, R-Lakewood, praised the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee for approving Senate Bill 222, which will close a loophole that prevents some workers injured at state psychiatric institutions or correctional facilities from receiving full disability benefits. Temporary workers or workers in high risk positions who have not completed one year of service aren’t eligible for the same disability benefits as co-workers who have more seniority.
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May 12, 2009
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-30)
In response to concerns that foreclosed properties in some senior communities may be converted to affordable housing without age restrictions, Senator Robert Singer (R-30) has introduced legislation that would maintain the age-restricted status of housing sold in foreclosure and bankruptcy sales.
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