Corrado Applauds Signing of Equal Pay Law
Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) lauded the signing of equal pay legislation into law.
Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-40) lauded the signing of equal pay legislation into law. (SenateNJ.com)
“New Jersey has paved the way for women by being a national leader in the fight for equal pay,” Corrado said. “I am honored to stand with women across our state in the fight for equal pay for equal work. This law honors all of the women who have dealt with sex and wage discrimination in the workplace. Today, we’re standing up to say, ‘no more!’”
Corrado Bill Giving Military Tax Break Passes Senate
Senator Kristin Corrado’s (R-40) legislation lowering the tax burden for members of our Armed Forces was passed unanimously by the New Jersey Senate.
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation lowering the tax burden for members of our Armed Forces was passed unanimously by the New Jersey Senate. (Flickr)
“Members of our Armed Forces heroically serving in combat zones put their lives on the line every day,” Corrado said. “They shouldn’t owe taxes to the State for the pay they earn while sacrificing so much. This is a small way New Jersey can thank them for answering the call to serve.”
Senate Passes Corrado Bill to Track & Combat Chronic Absenteeism at NJ Public Schools
The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) to track and combat chronic absenteeism at New Jersey’s public schools.
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill would track and combat chronic absenteeism at NJ public schools (Flickr)
“More than 125,000 students were chronically absent during the 2015-2016 school year. That is devastating. These children are New Jersey’s future. Every day of school that they miss matters,” Senator Corrado said. “Parents, teachers, administrators, and officials must work together to address this problem. Every child should have equal access to the educational tools and resources they need to succeed.”
Corrado On Equal Pay Day
Senator Kristin Corrado (R- Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic) released the following statement on Equal Pay Day:
Sen. Kristin Corrado released a statement in support of pay equity on Equal Pay Day. (SenateNJ.com)
“I am honored to stand with women across New Jersey in the fight for equal pay for equal work,” Corrado said. “While we have made significant strides, there is still much more we can do. A person’s gender should not be a determining factor in their salary. That’s just common sense – and it’s something we should all agree on. Let’s continue to work together on a bipartisan basis to ensure pay discrimination becomes a thing of the past.”
3,000+ ‘Socks for Soldiers’ Collected By Corrado & Bateman
Thousands of socks were collected as part of Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Kip Bateman’s “Sock for Soldiers” drive.
Sen. Kristin Corrado collected more than a thousand socks for her “Socks for Soldiers” drive. (SenateNJ.com)
“Socks are one of the most common items service members request,” Corrado (R-40) added. “I am grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s ‘Socks for Soldiers’ drive. The thousands of sock donated this year will keep our heroes warm.”
Pennacchio & Corrado Bill to Combat Corruption Passes Senate
Bill Aims to Stop Corruption on NJ State Investment Council In Wake of Pension Scandals
Legislation sponsored by Senate Republicans Joe Pennacchio and Kristin Corrado to combat corruption on the State Investment Council, by forbidding members from voting on investments that present a financial or familial conflict of interest, has passed the New Jersey Senate.
Sens. Joe Pennacchio and Kristin Corrado’s bill would combat corruption on the State Investment Council, by forbidding members from voting on investments that present a financial or familial conflict of interest. The bill was introduced in response to scandals involving the council and the state pension system. (Pixabay)
“State Investment Council members should serve the people of New Jersey, not themselves,” Senator Pennacchio (R-26) said. “We cannot turn a blind eye to the despicable violations of public trust that have occurred in recent years. People who handle taxpayer dollars must be held accountable.”
Corrado: Acting Treasurer Muoio Must Explain Mishandled & Missing Money, Large Tax Increases During Her Time as Freeholder
Independent Auditor Was Unable to Determine What Happened to $33 Million in State & Federal Grants, Said $475,000 in County Funds “Unlocated”
Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) said a new document provided by the non-partisan Office of Legislative Services (OLS) raises questions about financial irregularities that occurred during Acting Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio’s time in local government that will need to be answered at her confirmation hearing on Monday.
Sen. Kristin Corrado said that Acting Treasurer Muoio must answer questions at her confirmation hearing about missing and mishandled money during her time as a Mercer County Freeholder. (SenateNJ.com)
“The Senate Judiciary Committee has a responsibility to carefully vet gubernatorial nominees to confirm that they’re qualified and fit for the office to which they’ve been appointed,” said Corrado, a member of the committee. “During our routine research into Acting Treasurer Muoio’s time as a Mercer County Freeholder, we were disturbed to learn that the county could not account for the receipt or appropriate use of $33 million of state and federal grants. Further, we were shocked to learn that hundreds of thousands of dollars went missing, which an independent auditor was unable to locate. Given Acting Treasurer Muoio’s indication to the Judiciary Committee that she worked ‘closely’ on budgets during her time in local office, we’d like to know if she can explain these financial discrepancies that occurred on her watch.”
The OLS memo includes a 2003 audit in which an independent auditor noted “an inability of management” at Mercer County at that time to reconcile accounts receivable, including nearly $22 million of grants authorized by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and more than $11.4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
District 40 Legislators Laud Nearly $4.5M Grant for Local Transportation Projects
Lawmakers representing New Jersey’s 40th legislative district announced nearly $4.5 million to fund 15 transportation projects in each of the towns they represent.
$4.5 million in TTF funding will support 15 road and bridge projects (SenateNJ.com)
“Our local municipalities will receive over $4 million from the TTF to improve critical road and bridge projects,” said Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-40). “Funding for safe and reliable transportation will be an investment in our economy.”
Corrado & Bucco Bills Providing Tax Relief to Military Members Advance
A pair of legislative initiatives sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Anthony Bucco to lower the tax burden for members of our Armed Forces were approved by the Senate Military and Veterans Committee.
A pair of legislative initiatives sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and Sen. Anthony Bucco to lower the tax burden for members of our Armed Forces were approved by the Senate Military and Veterans Committee. (Flickr)
The first bill, S-129 (Corrado), would exclude combat zone pay from taxation under New Jersey’s gross income tax.
“Members of our Armed Forces heroically serving in combat zones place their lives on the line every day,” said Corrado (R- Bergen, Essex, Morris, and Passaic). “They shouldn’t owe taxes to the State for the pay they earn while sacrificing so much. This is a small way New Jersey can thank them for answering the call to serve.”
ADVANCED: Corrado Bill to Combat Chronic Absenteeism In New Jersey Schools
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) to track and addresses chronic absenteeism at New Jersey’s public schools was advanced by the Senate Education Committee.
Sen. Corrado bill to combat chronic absenteeism that is affecting many New Jersey school districts. (Flickr)
“When our young students frequently miss school they are losing access to a key tool for success, an education,” said Corrado. “Falling behind in school can lead to long-term literacy problems and difficulty with basic mathematical concepts, which can hinder a child’s ability to succeed throughout life.”
