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1. Christie focuses on civil union law as he conditionally vetoes gay marriage bill
(N.J./State)

... will see that he was on the wrong side of justice. All the couples disappointed by his action today should take solace in the fact that we are not giving up this fight.” Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union), ...

2. N.J. proposal to convert foreclosed homes to affordable housing introduced in state Senate
(N.J./State)

Sens. Lesniak & Buono believe move could provide 10,000 affordable homes BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Legislation that would create an office under the state Housing and Mortgage Finance ...

3. N.J. Senate votes 24 to 16 to legalize gay marriage
(N.J./State)

... J. Lesniak (D-Union), a prime sponsor, said, “Today, we have an opportunity to be again on the right side of history and take our rightful place in being a leader among the fifty states. “We can join New ...

4. Amazon looks at N.J. for expansion, asks for sales tax holiday
(Money/Economy)

... would be along interstates near New York and Philadelphia. "It's a bad deal for New Jersey, no matter what," Senator Ray Lesniak( D-Union) said, according to The Day. "We're giving up hundreds of millions ...

5. N.J. Senate committee approves bill to expand job opportunities for ex-convicts
(N.J./State)

Lesniak & Cunningham proposal designed to reduce recidivism Legislation designed to expand employment opportunities for some ex-convicts in order to aid in their reentry into society was unanimously ...

6. As N.J. Democrats move to approve gay marriage, Christie calls for voters to decide
(N.J./State)

... this not only in a thoughtful way, not in a rushed way, but also in a way where we’re able to get the most input that we can from the public.” Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union), a member of the Judiciary ...

7. Democratic bill package designed to help rehabilitate non-violent offenders in N.J.
(N.J./State)

BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Senators Raymond J. Lesniak and Sandra Bolden Cunningham on Monday announced the introduction of what they describe as a comprehensive package of bills designed ...

8. Obama and Al Green 'Live at Izod' could kick off New Jersey Entertainment Show
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Channel 9 out of Secaucus, Sen. Ray Lesniak might be seen on air calling out NFL commissioner Roger Goodell over this little matter of betting on football games, something Goodell frowns upon greatly as ...

9. Rep. Pallone to introduce bill to lift federal ban on sports betting in N.J.
(Sports/Professional)

... plans to hold a news conference with four state legislators Monday at the Statehouse to discuss his bill. Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D-Union), a strong proponent of sports betting as a way to raise state revenue, ...

10. Christie signs bill allowing sports betting at casinos and race tracks
(N.J./State)

... question passed by nearly a 2-1 margin. “With the governor’s signature, we’re now in a position to move forward with well-regulated sports betting in the Garden State,” Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union), ...

11. Kean University fraud, nepotism allegations cannot be taken lightly
(Opinion/Commentary)

... fraud. In addition, the scandal becomes more complicated with the alleged involvement of a member of the State Legislature. According to the Kean University Federation of Teachers, State Senator Lesniak ...

12. N.J. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick in position to become new Republican leader
(N.J./State)

... Sen. Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May) Budget & Appropriations - Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen) Economic Growth - Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) Judiciary - Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-union) Environment ...

13. Christie approves 25 bills as current legislative session ends
(N.J./State)

... for registration violations occurring under State’s saltwater fishing registry program S-2985/A-4171 (Lesniak, T. Kean/Schaer, Chiusano) – Concerns rights of financial counterparties to terminate and ...

14. N.J. Democrats to make gay marriage No. 1 priority in new Legislature
(N.J./State)

... he and Senators Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) and Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) would sponsor the Senate version of the measure. “Marriage equality is a concept whose time has simply come in New Jersey,” ...

15. Christie signs bipartisan legislation providing tax credits for businesses
(Money/Economy)

...  Besides Chiusano and McHouse, the bill was co-sponsored by Senators Joseph Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) and Raymond Lesniak (D-Union); and Assembly members Anthony Bucco (R-Morris), Herb Conaway (D-Burlington), ...

16. Lesniak declares Legislature and Christie will approve Internet gambling early this year
(N.J./State)

Says he has agreed with governor to push the measure BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) said Wednesday that after meeting with Gov. Chris Christie, he has agreed ...

17. N.J. leads the effort to overturn federal ban on sports gambling
(U.S./Nation)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM New Jersey State Sen. Raymond Lesniak, one of the sponsors of New Jersey’s referendum that approved gambling, now plans to go to the New Jersey Senate to show how ...

18. Gov. Christie announces initiative to help criminal offenders re-enter N.J. society
(N.J./State)

... Lady Mary Pat Christie has made re-entry and prevention programs that help ex-offenders and recovering addicts return to normal life a priority. Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) said of the initiative, ...

19. Sports betting in Atlantic City, horse-racing tracks approved by 2 to 1 N.J. voters
(Sports/Professional)

... legislation. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Senator Raymond Lesniak, D-Union. plans to introduce legislation as soon as Thursday to get things started. If the measure passes, betting would ...

20. Acting Gov. Guadagno signs bill suspending 2.5 percent fee on non-housing construction
(N.J./State)

... on this tax is a great step, but Alison, Gary and I will continue to work to see it ultimately repealed.” Other sponsors of the legislation (S-2974) include Senators Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) and ...