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THE RECENT NEWS ROLL CALL

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Barnegat Bay Bills Pass!

 

8/12/10 – As Vice-chairman of the Environment and Solid Waste Committee, Assemblyman Gusciora was pleased to oversee legislation to help save the Barnegat Bay.  Earlier today, Gusciora attended a joint Assembly and Senate hearing in Tom’s River to discuss a package of four bills aimed at protecting New Jersey’s shores.  All four bills were approved, and will now move on to the General Assembly.  Read More.

Gusciora Honored As Green Legislator!

 

7/21/10 – Alongside fellow legislators, Assemblyman Gusciora was honored for earning high marks on Environment New Jersey’s 2009 scorecard.  As a proponent of many important green initiatives, Gusciora was named one of New Jersey’s most environmentally friendly lawmakers during 2009 legislative session.  “New Jersey has always been on the forefront of environmental sustainability and protection, whether it be our clean air and water acts, our open space preservation, or our commitment to solar energy,” Gusciora said.  “It is an honor to serve as a state representative and continue to push New Jersey forward, advocating for a responsible, green future.”

Women’s Health Matters!

 

7/1/10 - Assemblyman Gusciora, along with his colleagues in the Assembly and the Senate, gathered today at the Capitol to encourage support for women’s health.  As a co-prime sponsor of Senate Bill 2139, which reinstates $7.5 million in funding for family planning services in this year’s budget, Assemblyman Gusciora has expressed concerns that eliminating these funds will have a detrimental affect on many New Jersey residents.  Read More.

Gusciora on MSNBC!

 

6/27/10 – Earlier this morning, Assemblyman Gusciora appeared on MSNBC’s morning show with Alex Witt.  As primary sponsor of the “New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act,” Gusciora was invited onto the program to discuss Governor Christie’s proposal to allow Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, to grow medicinal marijuana.  Click here to watch the interview.

Property Tax Rollback Now!

 

6/24/10 – Assemblyman Gusciora made headlines earlier today for his Op-ed piece on “Proposition NJ,” a bill sponsored by Gusciora to alleviate the burden of property taxes for New Jersey homeowners.  Throughout New Jersey, newspapers applauded Gusciora for the proposal, and insisted that the Legislature finally take action in solving New Jersey’s over-reliance on property taxes.  To read Assemblyman Gusciora’s Op-ed, click here.

Straight Out of the 15th District!

Since 1996, Assemblyman Gusciora has been serving the residents in the 15th legislative district.  From saving the environment to helping New Jersey’s most vulnerable citizens, Reed continually addresses the needs and concerns of people in Mercer County.  A leading reformer always on the cutting edge of New Jersey politics, he is considered one of the top progressive legislators in the state. 

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Gusciora Calls for a

Property Tax Rollback

 

August 2010

 

     After slashing aid to municipalities by $445 million, Governor Chris Christie has offered them “tool kits” to cushion the blow of expectant property tax increases.  A “tool kit,” however, implies pocket wrenches or screw drivers to tinker with a problem until a professional arrives.  In essence, the Governor’s plan calls for a 2.5% cap on local property taxes.  Democrats should toss the “tool kits” and instead offer a “jack hammer” to restructure the way we fund local government services – now based on property taxes.  It begs the question, if you can’t afford to pay property taxes now, does it really matter they can only go up another 2.5%?  Citizens do not need a cap.  They need a rollback!

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