PREVIEW - SENATE TO VOTE ON ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILLS MONDAY

TRENTON – The New Jersey State Senate is scheduled to meet on Monday to give final legislative approval to a package of economic stimulus bills intended to blunt some of the fiscal trauma the State faces as a result of the current economic crisis gripping the nation.

“Whether it’s struggling families or struggling businesses, these bills provide a broad range of assistance to help temper the blow of the continuing financial crisis,” said Senate President Richard J. Codey, D-Essex. “We can’t expect to solve a global crisis at the State level, but what we can do is find smart ways to direct our limited resources to those who need it most – the families fighting to get by on a daily basis, those clinging to their homes by a thread, and the businesses trying to survive and provide much needed jobs to our residents.”

Ewing (October 31, 2007) – With six days until Election Day, Bob Martin, Republican State Senate candidate in the 15th district, yesterday (10/30) discussed the pressing statewide issues to a public service class at the Eagleton Institute of Politics. Ingrid Reed, director of the Eagleton Institute’s New Jersey Project, teaches the class.

Hopewell (July 27, 2007) –In the face of overwhelming corruption at all levels of New Jersey’s state government, Bob Martin, Republican State Senate candidate in the 15th district, announced his comprehensive anti-corruption plan today.

Hopewell (July 20, 2007) – Bob Martin, Republican State Senate candidate in New Jersey’s 15th district, announced his comprehensive anti-gang plan today. This plan comes at a critical moment for Trenton, Ewing, and their neighboring towns, as gang violence has become a primary concern for residents who have experienced its effects in recent weeks. Trenton’s homicide count is currently up 75% from this point last year, and the repeated shootings on Brenwal Avenue in Ewing have caused an exodus from that neighborhood.

It's with mixed emotions that I think about the retirement of more than 1/3 of the State Senate's Republican caucus. I had the privilege and honor of working with each of the retiring Senators - Bark, Connors, Gormley, Kavanaugh, Littell, Martin and Palaia - during the years I served as governor. Each senator brought to his or her job an enduring dedication to their constituents and the job at hand.