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Jan
2013
An archaic law known as “divorce from bed and broad” could be costing New Jersey taxpayers big bucks. Stemming from a time when divorce carried a social stigma, “divorce from bed and board” allows a limited divorce procedure in which legally-separated couples remain technically married. Assemblyman Ron Dancer says this loophole is often used by …
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Jan
2013
Take hundreds of businesspeople, lobbyists and politicians, cram them into commuter rail cars, add the fervor of a governor’s race and you’ve got a longstanding Jersey tradition: the chamber train. Sponsored by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, this year’s 76th annual networking extravaganza has been dubbed the “The Walk to Washington and Drive to …
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Jan
2013
Bipartisan legislation that would exempt flood-prone properties acquired by municipalities from county, school and fire district property taxes for the following tax year, was approved by the full Assembly on Monday. The bill is sponsored on the Republican side by Holly Schepisi and Jack Ciattarelli. Under the current law, if a municipality acquires any flood-prone properties after October 1, …
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Jan
2013
Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer / 609-758-0205 January 30, 2012 Horse racing enthusiasts who live in New Jersey are one step closer to being able to place a wager on a race in the state even though they may be outside of its borders under legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer and unanimously approved by the …
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Jan
2013
Assemblyman Dave Rible / 732-974-1719 Assemblyman Ron Dancer / 609-758-0205 January 30, 2013 Assembly Republicans Dave Rible and Ron Dancer have introduced legislation that would prohibit the public release of the names and addresses of residents with gun permits. Under current law, access to such personal information is prohibited by regulation, but could be accessible …
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Jan
2013
Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer / 609-758-0205 January 30, 2013 DANCER PROPOSES CLOSING ARCHAIC LOOPHOLE THAT ALLOWS CERTAIN SEPARATED SPOUSES TO RECEIVE TAXPAYER-FUNDED HEALTH BENEFITS Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer has proposed legislation to close an archaic, but legal, loophole that allows individuals who are no longer dependent on a public employee to receive taxpayer-funded health …
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Jan
2013
Jersey Central Power & Light isn’t losing its dubious distinction as the utility that everyone seems to love to hate. The state’s second largest-utility, with approximately 1 million customers, should not be granted a rate increase until the New Jersey Board of Utilities resolves allegations that the company earned $90 million more than it should …
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Jan
2013
Assembly Republican Deputy Whip Nancy F. Muñoz introduced legislation that would suspend any indicted member of the Legislature from their office, including their salary and other benefits, until they are either convicted or exonerated of the charges. “It is difficult for a legislator to fulfill their primary responsibility of representing the interests of their constituents while under indictment,” …
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Jan
2013
After the recent sale of the Union Hotel, Assemblywoman Donna Simon has requested that an Assembly committee consider her legislation that would qualify hotels of its age, size and historical credentials for a special liquor license. Simon sent a letter to Charles Mainor, chairman of the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee, asking him to …
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Jan
2013
A bill aimed at streamlining special education programs in New Jersey’s public schools is headed to the governor’s desk, having clear both houses of the legislature by unanimous votes. The bill, A1365, on Monday passed unanimously in the state Assembly. It had previously garnered an identical response in the state Senate. It is sponsored by …
