Senate Republicans: Reopening Parks a Reasonable Step, Many Businesses Ready to Reopen Too
The Senate Republican leadership team said Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement that State and county parks and golf courses will be allowed to reopen is a reasonable step and that many businesses are also ready to resume operations once restrictions are lifted:
The Senate Republican leadership team said Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement that State and county parks and golf courses will be allowed to reopen is a reasonable step and that many businesses are also ready to resume operations once restrictions are lifted. (SenateNJ.com)
“Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed with awe and pride an amazing transformation in the attitudes and practices of individual New Jerseyans as they adopted necessary social distancing and personal protective measures that just months ago would have been unthinkable.
NOW LAW: Corrado Measure Will Study Demographics of Hospitalized COVID Patients
New Jersey hospitals will now be required to report COVID-19 demographic data due to a new law sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado.
NJ hospitals will now be required to report COVID-19 demographic data due to a new law sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado. (SenateNJ.com)
“Coronavirus has had a devastating impact on our state and the nation, appearing to disproportionately impact men and the African-American community,” said Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40). “The more demographic information we can gather from our hospitals on infections, the better we can identify, react, study, and prevent new COVID-19 cases in vulnerable populations. Arming our health commissioner with data and case statistics can help match medical care to those at greater risk.”
Senate Passes Corrado, Stack, Sweeney Bill to Establish the Temporary Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Legislation for a $100 million appropriation to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to establish the Temporary Emergency Rental Assistance Program, was passed by the Senate today. The program will assist residential tenants who have suffered an income loss due to the COVID-19 crisis. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado, Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Brian Stack.
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation for a $100 million appropriation to the Department of Community Affairs to establish the Temporary Emergency Rental Assistance Program was passed by the Senate. (©iStock)
“We must make it a priority during this pandemic to ensure that struggling New Jerseyans can keep a roof over their heads,” said Senator Corrado (R-Bergen/Essex/Morris/Passaic). “Emergency housing assistance is coming for low-income residents who are having difficulty making ends meet. By funding this emergency grant program, we will allow eligible renters to breathe a sigh of relief.”
Corrado Measure Creating Veterans Assistance Grant Program Advances
Senator Kristin Corrado’s legislation that would empower and support New Jersey veterans by establishing a Veterans Assistance Grant Program has unanimously advanced in the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs committee.
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s measure to establish a Veterans Assistance Grant Program has passed the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs committee. (Flickr)
“Whether providing critical behavioral health services, or offering job training and employment assistance, New Jersey’s non-profits are crucial to advocating for and strengthening the needs of veterans across our state,” said Corrado (R-40). “The Veterans Assistance Grant Program will boost the support from local non-profits available to our veterans on a daily basis.”
Corrado/Oroho: National Democrats Block Export of “Toxic Culture” Ignored by Gov. Murphy
Host Committee for Democratic National Convention Fires Murphy Political Advisors for Creating “Toxic and Unstable Working Environment” for Women
Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Steven Oroho said a toxic culture of misogyny that has long surrounded Governor Phil Murphy was thrust into the national spotlight in recent days when it was revealed that a pair of the governor’s political advisors were accused of abusive behavior and fired from their positions helping to organize the Democratic National Convention.
Sen. Kristin Corrado and Sen. Steven Oroho said a toxic culture of misogyny that has long surrounded Gov. Phil Murphy was thrust into the national spotlight when a pair of his political advisors were fired from their positions helping to organize the Democratic National Convention for abusive behavior. (SenateNJ.com)
Corrado said she hopes the news out of Milwaukee will push the Governor to join a bipartisan legislative effort to fix the culture of Trenton.
“Perhaps being in the national spotlight for the wrong reasons will provide Governor Murphy the incentive he needs to start addressing the misogynistic culture that he and his administration have helped perpetuate,” said Corrado (R-40). “Instead of always rushing to defend the indefensible, the governor should lead by example and hold his team accountable when they do wrong. If he doesn’t, nothing will change.”
Corrado & Bateman Running “Socks for Soldiers” Collection Drive in February
Senators Encourage Schools, Businesses, and Local Governments to Participate
Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Kip Bateman are launching a “Socks for Soldiers” drive to collect one of the most requested items by our troops serving around the world.
Sen. Kristin Corrado and Sen. Kip Bateman are launching a “Socks for Soldiers” drive to collect one of the most requested items by our troops. (SenateNJ.com)
“Our ‘Socks for Soldiers’ program was a great success the past two years, but I know we can do even better if expand our partnership and enlist more help to collect sock donations,” said Corrado (R-40). “We’re going to reach out to area schools and local governments to see if they can serve as collection points and actively promote this important effort. I encourage everyone who’s interested to participate.”
NOW LAW: Corrado Bill Protecting State Employees from Discrimination and Harassment at Work
Requires Telephone Hotline for Reporting Suspected Incidents
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado to ensure State workers can confidentially report discrimination or harassment in the workplace has been signed into law by the governor.
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill requiring a toll-free telephone hotline to help ensure a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for State employees has been signed into law. (SenateNJ.com)
NOW LAW: Corrado/Rooney/DePhillips Resolution Designates January as NUT Carcinoma Awareness Month
Honors Life of Wyckoff Teen Benjamin Landel
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Kevin Rooney, and Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips that raises awareness of NUT carcinoma, an aggressive cancer usually diagnosed in young victims, has been signed into law.
A resolution sponsored by Corrado, Rooney, and DePhillips to designate January as NUT Carcinoma Awareness Month has been signed into law. (©iStock)
The resolution is dedicated in memory of Benjamin Landel, a Ramapo High School soccer and track star who succumbed after a nine-month battle with this cancer.
“Benjamin was a courageous young man from my district, and the way he lived before and after his diagnosis was an inspiration to many,” said Corrado (R-40). “Even as he fought this rare, aggressive cancer, he inspired other patients with his selflessness and outgoing personality. Through this law, his spirit will continue to support young people dealing with pediatric cancer and their families.”
Corrado’s Sexual Harassment Policy Bill Becomes Law
Senator Kristin Corrado’s bill requiring the first update of the Legislature’s sexual harassment policy in more than a decade was signed by the governor.
The governor has signed Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation requiring the Legislature to adopt a comprehensive policy prohibiting sexual harassment by members, officers, and employees. (SenateNJ.com)
“I want to send a loud and clear message that sexual harassment will not be tolerated,” said Corrado (R-40). “News reports, and testimony we have heard in Trenton indicate sexual misconduct is more prevalent than we could have imagined. That has to end. The Legislature will lead by example with a no-nonsense policy that clearly provides protections from harassment and assault.”
Bateman/Corrado Bills Funding Public-Supported Preservation Projects Signed
Voter-approved and constitutionally dedicated money will help preserve open space
Senator Kip Bateman and Senator Kristin Corrado sponsor a series of bills, signed into law by the governor this week, appropriating almost $215 million in constitutionally dedicated funds for farm and land preservation, and clean water and Blue Acres projects.
The governor signed a package of bills sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman and Senator Kristin Corrado appropriating constitutionally dedicated funds for farm and land preservation, and clean water and Blue Acres projects. (Garden State Preservation Trust)
“New Jerseyans have long supported open space and farmland preservation,” said Bateman (R-16). “In the most densely populated state in the nation, the public understands the need to protect undeveloped parcels and expanses of green fields. They have made their voices known at the polls where they have overwhelmingly favored the responsible acquisition of lands to sustain our State identity as the Garden State.”
