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1. N.J. bill that seeks to improve lives of developmentally disabled passes legislature
(Opinion/Commentary)

... about appropriate State services that are available to them. Last year, Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle (Democrat, District 37), along with Assembly members Upenda Chivukula (Democrat, District 17) and ...

2. Gov. Christie’s grudge against Sen. Richard Codey is a disservice to all New Jerseyans
(Opinion/Commentary)

... COLUMNS BY SALVATORE PIZZURO Bureaucratic red tape is robbing N.J.'s developmentally disabled of basic human rights N.J. Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle is a voice for the voiceless Complaint filed ...

3. Assemblywoman Angelini introducing bill to prohibit growing medical marijuana on N.J. preserved farmland
(N.J./State)

Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-Monmouth) said Friday she will introduce legislation that would make it illegal to grow medical marijuana on preserved farmland. On Thursday, the state Agriculture ...

4. N.J. government must help flood-prone areas now
(Opinion/Commentary)

... more costly. Assemblywoman Connie Wagner (D-Bergen) has served in the N.J. legislature since 2008 and is currently Deputy Speaker.  ...

5. Gov. Christie unveils final version of N.J.'s state energy master plan
(N.J./State)

... University's Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Center for Energy, Economic, and Environmental Policy. Assemblywoman Connie Wagner (D-Bergen) a strong anti-fracking proponent, ...

6. N.J. Assembly approves measure to allow cities and towns to buy flood-prone properties
(N.J./State)

... weather patterns,” Assemblywoman Connie Wagner (D-Bergen), a co-sponsor, said. “It’s time to look at the bigger picture and figure out how we can address this problem moving forward.” “Many landowners ...

7. The Christie Administration is overwhelmed by housing for developmentally disabled adults
(Opinion/Commentary)

... basic human rights N.J. Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle is a voice for the voiceless Complaint filed against the N.J. Division of Developmental Disabilities and ARC Abuse of N.J.'s developmentally disabled ...

8. N.J. should lift ban on sale of syringes in pharmacies
(Opinion/Commentary)

... drug use in our cities worse. In a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini, a Republican from Monmouth County said; “The sale of syringes really ignores the reality ...

9. N.J. Assembly bill calls for commuter rail parking lots to be open during special events
(N.J./State)

... its citizens with the finest in sports and entertainment, namely at the Meadowlands, but the state hasn’t always made it convenient to use mass transit to get to these events,” Assemblywoman Connie Wagner ...

10. Bureaucratic red tape is robbing N.J.'s developmentally disabled of basic human rights
(Opinion/Commentary)

... protectiveness. Some State Legislators have taken a strong interest in this case. Among them, Assemblyman Gary Schaer and Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle have appealed to the State agencies to seek a solution. ...

11. Troy Singleton (D) of Palmyra and Gerri Nardello (R) of Mt. Laurel newest N.J. Assembly members
(N.J./State)

... Nardello to the Assembly. “Assemblywoman Nardello’s extensive experience as a mayor and councilwoman will be important assets in representing the needs of her district and constituents,” DeCroce said. ...

12. N.J. Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle is a voice for the voiceless
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle has made a commitment to the vulnerable citizens of New Jersey, particularly those with developmental disabilities in residential ...

13. Complaint filed against the N.J. Division of Developmental Disabilities and ARC
(Opinion/Commentary)

... of war is an interesting debate N.J. Assemblywoman Connie Wagner protects disabled from abuse N.J. Senator Jennifer Beck fights for disabled through 'Tara's Law' NJTV is devoid of genuine news reporting ...

14. The need for competent N.J. leadership remains ever-present
(Opinion/Commentary)

... highlights need for 'Tara's Law' in N.J. Meadowlands, Xanadu tug of war is an interesting debate N.J. Assemblywoman Connie Wagner protects disabled from abuse N.J. Senator Jennifer Beck fights for ...

15. Confident N.J. Assembly Democrats look past Election Day, plan to decide majority leaders Thursday
(N.J./State)

... New Jerseyans.” Oliver became the speaker in 2010 after first being elected to the Assembly in 2003. She is the only African-American woman to lead a legislative chamber in New Jersey history. The Assemblywoman ...

16. N.J. Assembly candidate Patrick Short on the state's 3 most important issues
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Rumson, Sea Bright, and Union Beach and are currently represent by Republican Assemblywoman Amy Handlin. Short was asked recently to submit his thoughts on a few ...

17. Abuse of N.J.'s developmentally disabled continues
(Opinion/Commentary)

... 43 pounds at the end of her life. Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle introduced the Assembly version of Tara’s Law. Furthermore, Assemblywoman Connie Wagner introduced a bill that would hold witnesses to such ...

18. Gov. Christie announces After 3 program for 29 schools will continue
(N.J./State)

... waiver application.” Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen) said that while she is relieved After 3 program will remain open, she questioned much of the decision-making behind the public/private ...

19. N.J. After 3 student supervision programs to end next week with loss of funding
(N.J./State)

... activities. It improved student achievement,” the assemblywoman said. “It helped working families. It was the best kind of public-private partnership. “Governor Christie has some explaining to do ...

20. N.J. Assemblyman Gary Schaer is a committed advocate for the middle class and disabled
(Opinion/Commentary)

... abuse case highlights need for 'Tara's Law' in N.J. Meadowlands, Xanadu tug of war is an interesting debate N.J. Assemblywoman Connie Wagner protects disabled from abuse N.J. Senator Jennifer Beck ...