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NJ lawmakers look to put pet groomers under watchful eye
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What they’re saying: Reaction to the passage of the Legislature’s budget
Assemblyman Kevin Rooney (R-Wayne) “New Jersey is unaffordable for people and businesses, and the budget Democrats passed today doesn’t address that. The fewer jobs, slower wage growth and higher prices residents will have to pay because of these tax hikes will only make living here more difficult. “We heard calls from Democrat leadership on cutting […]
GOP lawmaker: 3 weeks away from budget deadline, Murphy’s not in tune with taxpayers
Find the Op-Ed feature in the June 10, 2018 edition of the Star Ledger or online at NJ.com By Kevin J. Rooney Will somebody please get serious about lowering taxes? A Monmouth University poll recently found the unsurprising fact that New Jerseyans are more concerned about their nation-high property taxes than any other issue in the state. […]
Hosting an event? You might try a winery, thanks to NJ law
Wineries not located on preserved land are not affected by the law, as they are generally restricted by town ordinances, not state law. “In our nation’s competitive environment, New Jersey ranks the sixth highest state in wine production because we do a good job in promoting agricultural tourism, such as this pilot program,” said Assemblyman […]
Hosting an event? You might try a winery, thanks to NJ law
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Gov. Approves Rooney Bill Allowing Special Events At Wineries
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State’s Top Doc To Launch Peer-To-Peer Medical Marijuana Pitch
“Lawmakers may be ready to take steps to implement this change. Earlier this month, Assemblyman Kevin Rooney (R-Bergen) introduced legislation to add substance abuse to the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical marijuana program. The bill (A-4015) awaits a hearing.” Read the full story at: NJSpotlight.com
Bills Would Mandate Broadband Speeds Across NJ Before ISPs Can Charge Premiums
“Assemblyman Kevin Rooney, R-40th District, said he intends to introduce two bills that would restrict internet service providers in New Jersey from implementing paid prioritization for their services unless they already provide broadband speeds to the entire state. Paid prioritization is typically associated with regulation of the internet known as net neutrality, the principle that […]
VIDEO: Environmentalists admit to Rooney that Dems’ climate change bills are meaningless
While Democrats continue to push legislation to join the U.S. Climate Alliance and rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney pressed representatives of the N.J. Sierra Club and Environment New Jersey about what, if anything, the legislation would accomplish to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions Thursday at an Assembly Environment Committee […]