Editorial from The Record
THERE ARE dozens of painful program cuts in Governor Christie’s tentative state budget for next year. We support many of these proposals, because we believe it’s high time to end New Jersey’s tax-and-spend-way-too-much ways.
But some state programs are too important and provide so much bang for our bucks, cutbacks are pound-foolish. We [...]
The Record: Women’s health matters
Posted on May 17th, 2010
Editorial from The Record
THERE ARE dozens of painful program cuts in Governor Christie’s tentative state budget for next year. We support many of these proposals, because we believe it’s high time to end New Jersey’s tax-and-spend-way-too-much ways.
But some state programs are too important and provide so much bang for our bucks, cutbacks are pound-foolish. We [...]
Posted in Newsroom
Valerie’s Voice on Library Funding Cuts
Posted on May 17th, 2010
In an effort to close New Jersey’s significant budget gap, Governor Chris Christie has proposed cutting funding for many programs, services, and resources across the state. No sector of public life has been spared, including our state’s library system. The Governor’s proposed budget calls for a 74% reduction in funding for New Jersey’s libraries. In [...]
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ADL, pol seek to strengthen law aimed at cyber-bullying
Posted on May 15th, 2010
Story from NJ Jewish News.
Concerned that some recent incidents of bullying in cyberspace have taken on an anti-Semitic tone, the Anti-Defamation League is calling for a toughening of state law to prevent hateful text messaging and harassment via Internet websites.
Etzion Neuer, director of the ADL’s New Jersey region, said he has received complaints from several [...]
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Assembly Human Services Panel To Hear from Commissioners & Examine Services To Children Who Age Out Of Child Welfare System
Posted on May 11th, 2010
Assembly Human Services Chairwoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen) on Tuesday announced the panel will hear Thursday from two of Gov. Chris Christie’s Cabinet officials and examine services for children who age out of the child welfare system.
The committee will receive testimony from Commissioner of Human Services Jennifer Velez and the Acting Commissioner of Children and [...]
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Statement On Joint Hearing On Services for Developmentally Disabled
Posted on May 7th, 2010
I’ve visited developmental centers and group homes, and seen first-hand the benefits each facility can offer. I also realize that some individuals are better served in developmental centers, while others can thrive in group homes.
One thing we all agree on is that options are important and these individuals deserve the best of care, as do [...]
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Vainieri Huttle Bill to Promote Bone Marrow Donations Advanced by Assembly Panel
Posted on May 6th, 2010
Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle to promote bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell donations – particularly to help boost minority participation – was released Thursday by an Assembly panel.
The measure (A-2168) is named Jaden’s Law in honor of Jaden Hilton, a 3-year-old New Jersey boy who died of leukemia on Jan. 29, [...]
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Christie School Nutrition Cuts A Step Backward For Education, Public Health
Posted on May 4th, 2010
These difficult economic times have brought the threat of hunger to more and more families, including many who likely never thought they were going to have to face this problem.
Posted in Newsroom
Fuentes, Vainieri Huttle, Ramos, Scalera & Greenstein Bill Protecting Developmentally Disabled From Abusive Caregivers Now Law
Posted on April 30th, 2010
Fuentes, Vainieri Huttle, Ramos, Scalera & Greenstein Bill Protecting Developmentally Disabled From Abusive Caregivers Now Law
Legislation Assembly members Angel Fuentes, Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Ruben J. Ramos Jr., Fred Scalera and Linda Greenstein sponsored to protect New Jersey residents with disabilities from abusive caregivers was signed into law on Friday by Gov. Chris Christie.
“One of government’s [...]
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Valerie’s Voice on Kyleigh’s Law
Posted on April 27th, 2010
On Saturday, May 1st, 2010 Kyleigh’s Law goes into effect. This legislation revises New Jersey’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) statute in an effort to reduce motor vehicle accidents involving teenage drivers. I have received many calls, emails, and letters from teenagers and parents regarding the impacts of Kyleigh’s Law. There is a great deal of [...]
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Valerie’s Voice on Education Cuts
Posted on April 21st, 2010
New Jersey faces a difficult fiscal situation, and although cuts are necessary, we are deeply concerned about the significant cuts to school districts in Bergen County. $102 million dollars is being cuts from Bergen County school district. Constituents are not in favor of these cuts. Hundreds of people have called, emailed and written letters to [...]
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