Corrado Names Donald S. DeDio Jr. as Chief of Staff
Senator Kristin M. Corrado announced the appointment of Donald S. DeDio Jr. as the new chief of staff in her 40th Legislative District Office.
Sen. Kristin M. Corrado announced the appointment of Donald S. DeDio Jr. as the new chief of staff in her 40th Legislative District Office. (SenateNJ.com)
“Donnie has worked closely with me and my district office staff over the years in various capacities,” said Corrado (R-40). “He brings a wealth of experience to our office having served in various roles in the political and nonprofit worlds and in municipal government. I have no doubt that Donnie will hit the ground running in support of our efforts to fight for our constituents and maintain the high level of service that people have come to expect from our district office.”
Senate Clears Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program
The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households to get assistance with their water bills.
The New Jersey Senate cleared legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households receive assistance with their water bills. (Pixabay)
“Today’s Senate vote advancing this legislation puts a plan in place to get unspent relief funds to water customers who need help. The federal government provided $24 million dollars to fund the state’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, but more than $17 million of that remains unspent,” Corrado said. “That’s because most water and sewer companies in New Jersey do not participate in the assistance program which prevents customers from benefiting from this federal aid. By boosting participation in the program, we can help more eligible homeowners before reaching the September deadline.”
Corrado Bill Supporting Local Veteran Organizations Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that boosts funding for local veteran organizations was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill that boosts funding for local veteran organizations was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. (Pixabay)
“More than 400,000 veterans live in New Jersey, and many of them require some form of assistance,” said Corrado (R-40). “Fortunately, New Jersey is blessed with many organizations and charities that are dedicated to helping the brave men and women who served this great nation. This legislation supports these local organizations and provides additional funding so they can continue assisting veterans with important services.”
Committee Advances Corrado Bill Creating Grant Program for Homeless Veterans Shelters
The New Jersey Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee has approved Senator Kristin Corrado’s bipartisan legislation to provide additional support to homeless veterans in counties lacking veterans shelters.
The New Jersey Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation to provide additional support to homeless veterans in counties lacking veterans shelters. (Flickr)
“No veteran, especially those who have fallen on hard times, deserve to sleep on the streets,” said Corrado (R-40). “I am committed to ensuring these brave men and women have the access to necessary support in counties that currently do not have structures in place to provide shelter. Helping our most vulnerable veterans get back on their feet is the least we can do to thank them for their service to our nation.”
Corrado & Stanfield Launch “Socks for Soldiers” Collection Drive to Support Troops
Senators Encourage Schools, Businesses, and Local Governments to Participate
Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Jean Stanfield are teaming up for a “Socks for Soldiers” collection drive throughout the month of March.
Sen. Kristin Corrado and Sen. Jean Stanfield are teaming up for a ‘Socks for Soldiers’ collection drive throughout the month of March. (SenateNJ.com)
“New socks are always in high demand by our troops who serve both at home and abroad,” said Corrado (R-40). “For those in the field, access to clean socks is a necessity to stay healthy. Our sock drive is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices of our volunteer heroes and show they have support from back home in New Jersey.”
Corrado and Stanfield (R-8) are collecting sock donations at their district offices throughout the month of March. This is the second year they are hosting the drive together.
Corrado Bill to Encourage Participation in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households to get assistance with their water bills was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Sen. Corrado’s bill compelling water companies to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. (Pixabay)
“The federal government provided $24 million dollars to fund the state’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, but more than $17 million of that remains unspent,” said Corrado (R-40). “That’s because most water and sewer companies in New Jersey do not participate in the assistance program which prevents customers from benefiting from this federal aid. This bill aims to boost participation in the program to help more eligible homeowners before the September deadline.”
Corrado Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Non-Consensual “Deepfake” Pornography
Senator Kristin Corrado has introduced legislation that criminalizes the non-consensual sharing of “deepfake” pornography that is increasingly used to victimize people.
Sen. Kristin Corrado has introduced legislation that criminalizes the non-consensual sharing of ‘deepfake’ pornography that is increasingly used to victimize people. (©iStock)
“We’ve made great strides in recent years in our efforts to stop the proliferation of revenge porn and the non-consensual sharing of intimate photos and videos online,” said Corrado (R-40). “Unfortunately, some bad actors are getting around the revenge porn law by using new AI tools to generate pornography that appears to be the targeted victim. The public sharing of ‘deepfake’ pornography that includes a person’s likeness can be just as devastating for a victim as the real thing.”
Corrado Bill Increasing Funding for Code Blue Shelters Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that provides additional funding for qualified Code Blue Shelters was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Sen. Corrado’s bill that provides additional funding for qualified Code Blue Shelters was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. (©iStock)
“The services that our community-based organizations provide during extreme weather conditions are essential for protecting New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents,” said Corrado (R-40). “Legislative changes made to Code Blue alerts in recent years has led to more people using warming shelters when the temperature drops below freezing. Since they’re serving more people and staying open longer, these shelters can use more funding to support their operations.”
Corrado Comments After Consideration of State Board of Education Nominee Removed from Judiciary Committee Agenda
Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40), the ranking Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the nomination of Mary Bennett to the State Board of Education was pulled from consideration at today’s Senate Judiciary Committee meeting:
Sen. Kristin Corrado thanked Chairman Brian Stack after the nomination of Mary Bennett to the State Board of Education was pulled from the agenda of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s meeting on February 23, 2023. (©iStock)
“We’re thankful that Chairman Stack has been willing to listen to Republican concerns about Mary Bennett, which resulted in the consideration of her nomination to the State Board of Education being removed from the agenda of today’s Senate Judiciary Committee meeting.
Corrado Bill to Encourage Participation in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Approved
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households to get assistance with their water bills was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.
Sen. Corrado’s bill compelling water companies to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee. (Pixabay)
“The federal government provided $24 million dollars to fund the state’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, but more than $17 million of the remains unspent,” said Corrado (R-40). “That’s because most water and sewer companies in New Jersey do not participate in the assistance program, which prevents their customers from benefiting from this federal aid. This bill aims to boost participation in the program to help more eligible homeowners before the deadline this September.”
