TRENTON, N.J. – Jewish centers and synagogues have experienced bomb threats as the number of bias incidents in the state significantly increased. On Monday, the Assembly unanimously passed a bill (A724), co-sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney, allowing the crime of creating a false public alarm to be charged as bias intimidation. Criminals who make hate-filled […]
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Assembly passes bipartisan bill recognizing out-of-state EMT certifications
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill (A516) sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney that allows emergency medical technicians from other states to work in New Jersey unanimously passed the Assembly on Monday 24th 2020. It is important that we make it easy for out-of-state professionals to get jobs they are already qualified for. EMTs provide a vital […]
Rooney praises Assembly for advancing bill to improve “Move Over” law compliance
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney, co-sponsor of A3890, said the Assembly took an important step yesterday to protect emergency responders on New Jersey’s busy roads. The bill imposes two motor vehicle points for drivers who violate the state’s move over law three times in a year and requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to establish a […]
Rooney Bill Creating Horse License Plates to Support Riding Therapy for Veterans and People with Special Needs Clears Committee
TRENTON, N.J. – In the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee today, Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney spoke on behalf of his bill (A4800) commemorating New Jersey’s state animal on a special license plate to support the health and well-being of horses as well as therapeutic riding programs for veterans and individuals with special needs. “The monies […]
NJ State Building & Construction Trades Council Endorses Assemblyman Rooney for Re-Election
The NJ State Building & Construction Trades Council today announced its endorsements for the November 2019 Assembly Elections and Senate Special Election. The Council endorsed a strong bipartisan slate of candidates for the November 5th elections. “As I have stated in the past, the controversies and divisions that fill our political discourse is blocking efforts […]
Media Not Covering These Crucial Issues: Essex County Republicans
By Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff | Apr 17, 2019 1:08 pm ET ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Runaway spending. A nonstop bombardment of taxes. And a narrative of “victimhood” that undermines an “aura of hope.” These are some of the most important issues that aren’t being discussed in the mainstream news media, according to some Republicans in Essex County. […]
Assemblyman Rooney Announces Ishan Shah as Chief of Staff; Johnston Heading To Private Sector
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Bill Introduced Opposing Choir College Sale
By Anne Levin Six members of the New Jersey Assembly have introduced a resolution that opposes Rider University’s sale of Westminster Choir College to a for-profit company partially owned by the Chinese government, saying it could jeopardize national security. Assemblyman Harold “Hal” Wirths, a Republican who represents Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties, introduced the bill […]
Lawmakers advanced legislation aimed at making it easier for state government to recycle
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Lawmaker wants to stop New Jersey from going to the dogs
New Jersey may become the fourth state in the nation to outlaw a short-term pet ownership, or pet leases, which advocates say are deceptive to owners and unfair to animals. Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney has called pet leases predatory and deceitful, saying they aim to tug on the emotional heartstrings of pet owners to set […]