Bucco & Schepisi: Murphy Doubling Down on Energy Master Plan with Guhl-Sadovy
Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Holly Schepisi criticized Governor Murphy for choosing Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Christine Guhl-Sadovy to serve as the board’s President.
Sen. Anthony Bucco and Sen. Holly Schepisi criticized Governor Murphy for choosing Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Christine Guhl-Sadovy to serve as the board’s President. (SenateNJ.com)
“It is deeply troubling that Governor Murphy is doubling down on his unpopular and extreme energy master plan. Christine’s predetermined views on New Jersey’s energy policies are a red flag for anyone paying attention to the rising cost of energy,” Bucco said (R-25). “She is an architect of the extreme 2019 energy master plan and spearheaded much of the Murphy agenda on energy. New Jersey cannot afford to be doubling down on Governor Murphy’s misguided energy priorities with a rubber stamp at the BPU.”
Schepisi Pans BPU’s Expensive & Misguided Building Electrification Plan
Senator Holly Schepisi panned a plan approved by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today to begin the electrification of homes and businesses, saying it will lead to overreaching mandates and costly bans of affordable natural gas stoves and appliances.
Sen. Holly Schepisi panned a plan approved by the BPU today to begin the electrification of homes and businesses, saying it will lead to overreaching mandates and costly bans of affordable natural gas stoves and appliances. (Pixabay)
“Despite significant pushback, the BPU is forging ahead with the Murphy administration’s radical plan to phase out the natural gas used in millions of New Jersey homes and businesses,” said Schepisi (R-39). “The BPU’s approval today is the first step of Governor Murphy’s electrification effort that will result in gas stoves and appliances being banned, mirroring the recent mandate banning future sales of gas cars. New Jerseyans cannot afford the $1.4 trillion price tag of an extreme energy plan that will leave them with fewer options and significantly higher electric bills.”
Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations while still being able to provide water to customers was signed into law today by Governor Murphy.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations while still being able to provide water to customers was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy. (Pixabay)
“I’m proud that Governor Murphy signed this much needed legislation into law. Due to New Jersey’s strict regulations concerning forever chemicals, water companies in the state are required by the DEP to engage in mitigation measures when any water well exceeds, or is expected to exceed, the maximum contaminant level for PFAS,” said Schepisi (R-39). “These measures can be extremely costly for small, municipally-owned water companies and can impair the ability of those companies to provide an adequate supply of water to the communities they serve. Many pre-existing wells exist on municipally-owned properties that are encumbered by Green Acres and are prohibited from constructing the very treatment vessels that are required. This new law would address the issue by allowing certain exemptions from Green Acres regulations.”
Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Holly Schepisi that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was signed into law today.
Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was signed into law today. (Pixabay)
“The signing of this legislation marks an important milestone in the fight against Fentanyl poisoning in New Jersey. Far too many young Americans like Max Lenowitz have had their lives cut short because of Fentanyl poisoning. Max, who was born on July 14th and tragically lost his life on his 25th birthday, was a son, a brother, an athlete, and a friend to so many,” said Schepisi (R-39). “This epidemic has accounted for more than seventy-five percent of drug related deaths in New Jersey. With the official recognition of July 14th as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day we can help bring attention to available resources within our communities to prevent future deaths from occurring.”
Senate Approves Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning
The New Jersey Senate unanimously advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Holly Schepisi that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day.
Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was passed by the New Jersey Senate. (Pixabay)
“The Senate’s approval of my legislation to recognize and honor the victims of Fentanyl poisoning is an important step towards protecting communities from this lethal drug. Most people are unaware of the fact that a loved one can die, not just by taking heroin, but rather by taking counterfeit pills made to look like Xanax, Valium, and other prescription medications,” said Schepisi (R-39). “This epidemic has accounted for more than seventy-five percent of drug related deaths in New Jersey. Far too many young Americans, like Max Lenowitz, a son, a brother, an athlete, and a friend to so many, have had their lives cut short because of Fentanyl poisoning. This day of remembrance would honor thousands of individuals like Max, who tragically lost their lives to this lethal drug so we can raise awareness about the resources that are available to prevent future deaths from occurring.”
Schepisi Bill that Raises Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Holly Schepisi that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee.
Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee. (Pixabay)
“Most people are unaware of the fact that a loved one can die, not just by taking heroin, but rather what they believe to be a prescription pill given to them by a friend. Counterfeit pills made to look like Xanax, Valium, and Ativan containing Fentanyl are poisoning our children, our friends, our neighbors and has become an epidemic in New Jersey,” said Schepisi (R-39). “This is an issue that hits close to home for thousands of New Jersey families as Fentanyl recently accounted for more than seventy-five percent of drug related deaths in the state. Far too many young Americans, like Max Lenowitz, a son, an athlete, and a friend to so many, have had their lives cut short because of Fentanyl poisoning. This resolution would honor individuals like Max and raise awareness for the thousands of other victims who have tragically lost their lives to this lethal drug so we can work to prevent further deaths from occurring.”
Schepisi Introduces Bill to Honor Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning and Raise Awareness
Senator Holly Schepisi introduced a joint resolution, SJR-128, to designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day.
Sen. Holly Schepisi introduced a joint resolution, SJR-128, to designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day. (Pixabay)
“Most people are unaware of the fact that a loved one can die, not just by taking heroin, but rather what they believe to be a prescription pill given to them by a friend. Counterfeit pills made to look like Xanax, Valium and Ativan containing Fentanyl are poisoning our children, our friends, our neighbors and has become an epidemic in New Jersey,” said Schepisi (R-39). “This is an issue that hits close to home for thousands of other New Jersey families as Fentanyl recently accounted for more than seventy-five percent of drug related deaths in the state. Far too many young Americans, like Max Lenowitz, a son, an athlete, and a friend to so many, have had their lives cut short because of Fentanyl poisoning. This resolution would honor individuals like Max and raise awareness for the thousands of other victims who have tragically lost their lives to this lethal drug so we can work to prevent further deaths from occurring.”
Schepisi: Murphy Administration Won’t Admit They’re Considering New Vaccine Requirements for School Children
Senator Holly Schepisi said the Murphy administration won’t admit it’s considering adopting new vaccine requirements for school children even after the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) sent proposed rule changes and a solicitation for comments to “stakeholders” on May 8.
A slide from the presentation sent by the NJDOH to stakeholders requesting input on proposed changes to vaccine requirement for school children. (NJDOH)
“The Murphy administration is looking to mandate COVID-19 vaccines, flu shots, and Gardasil in order for children to attend school through proposed rule changes,” said Schepisi (R-39). “The DOH reached out to supposed ‘stakeholders’ to share their proposal privately, while never hinting to members of the Legislature or parents that this might be in the works. It’s another shocking example of this administration trying to sneak through a major policy change that would further erode parental rights.”
Bucco & Schepisi Bill to Provide Career Pathways for Ex-Offenders Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Holly Schepisi that provides employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals was approved by the Senate Labor Committee.
Sen. Bucco and Sen. Schepisi’s bill that provides employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals was approved by the Senate Labor Committee. (Pixabay)
“It can be extremely difficult for people to find the jobs they need to become self-supporting after serving their time and being released from prison,” said Bucco (R-25). “We know that the combination of a criminal record and a lack of job training results in significant barriers to employment for former prisoners, which increases the likelihood that someone will become a repeat offender. The Second Chance Program will address this unfortunate reality by connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with employment opportunities to help them become contributing members to society.”
Senate Clears Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation yesterday sponsored by Senator Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations while still being able to provide water to customers.
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation yesterday sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations. (Pixabay)
“Due to New Jersey’s strict regulations concerning forever chemicals, water companies in the state are required by the DEP to engage in mitigation measures when any water well exceeds, or is expected to exceed, the maximum contaminant level for PFAS,” said Schepisi (R-39). “These measures can be extremely costly for small, municipally-owned water companies and can impair the ability of those companies to provide an adequate supply of water to the communities they serve. Many pre-existing wells exist on municipally-owned properties that are encumbered by Green Acres and are prohibited from constructing the very treatment vessels that are required. This legislation would address the issue by allowing certain exemptions from Green Acres regulations.”
