Senator Steve Oroho (R-24)

Oroho: Executive Order is Weak and Will Prove Ineffective

Amend Constitution to Require Budget Balanced With Recurring Revenue

Senator Steven Oroho, R-24, said this about the Governor’s recent executive order requiring that the budget be balanced with recurring revenue:

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Senator Steve Oroho (R-24)

Oroho: Corzine Budget Will Hurt Middle Class

Senator Stephen Oroho, R-24, made this statement about the budget that Governor Corzine signed today:

The relentless climb in taxes, especially property taxes, remains the No. 1 problem for New Jersey’s middle class. That’s why Republicans unanimously oppose Governor Corzine’s budget.

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Senator Steve Oroho (R-24)

Oroho: Corzine Budget Unfair to Rural, Suburban Areas

Senator Steve Oroho a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2009 budget today:

“I am disappointed by the Trenton Democrats’ choice of budget priorities, they have balanced the budget on the backs of New Jersey’s middle class. New Jersey is already unaffordable for many middle class families and this budget will make the problem worse.

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Senator Steve Oroho (R-24)

Oroho Bill Prohibits Use of Out-of-State Time for N.J. Benefits

Only New Jersey Time To Be Used Calculating Retirement Health Benefits

Senate Bill 1966, a measure sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee that would prohibit the use of out of state pension credits in calculating New Jersey post-retirement health benefits passed the Senate State Government Committee unanimously today. The bill applies to members of the Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund.

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A More Affordable NJSenator Steve Oroho (R-24)Senator Tom Kean (R-21)

Republicans Unveil Common-Sense Fiscal Reform Plan Restoring Property Tax Relief and Providing Transportation Funding Without Higher Gas Taxes

Long-Term Strategy Would Expand Economy, Make Trenton More Accountable

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce, joined by budget committee members Senator Steven Oroho and Assemblyman Joseph Malone, today unveiled a plan that identifies $1.32 billion in unnecessary spending in Governor Corzine’s Fiscal Year 2009 budget proposal and uses it to restore property tax relief and aid to state municipalities, while eliminating the need for gas tax increases to finance transportation needs.

Click here to download A Common-Sense Plan for a More Affordable New Jersey

Click here to download a summary of Republican Budget Changes

Click here to download a summary of Republican Budget Savings

Click here to download a summary of the Republican Transportation Proposal

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Senator Steve Oroho (R-24)

Resolution Urges State Capitol to Use Jersey Grown Products

Passes Economic Growth Committee 5-0

Senator Steve Oroho (R-24) is the prime sponsor of a resolution that would encourage food service providers in the state capitol to use Jersey Grown products.

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Senator Steve Oroho (R-24)

State Auditor’s Office Verifies Manipulation and Mismanagement of Distressed Cities Program

Oroho Renews Call for Subpoena Power and Investigation

Senator Oroho, R-Sussex, released a new report prepared by the State Auditor’s Office that is highly critical of the “Special Municipal Aid Program.”

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Senator Steve Oroho (R-24)

Oroho: Abbott Audits Highlight Need to Revisit School Funding Formula

Senator Steve Oroho, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding published reports that waste, fraud and abuse are rampant in the 31 Special Needs districts:

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Senator Anthony R. Bucco (R-25)Senator Steve Oroho (R-24)

Sink The Democrat Boat Tax

Senators Anthony R. Bucco (R-25), Steven V. Oroho (R-24) denounced Democrat-sponsored legislation to impose boating, mooring and dock taxes on Lake Hopatcong.

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Senator Anthony R. Bucco (R-25)Senator Steve Oroho (R-24)

Bucco & Oroho: Keep This Budget Lower Than Last Year’s

Governor Urged to Stick to His Guns and Resist Pressure to Increase Spending

Senator’s Anthony Bucco and Steve Oroho members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee issued the following statement urging Governor Jon Corzine to refuse to give in to pressure from Legislative Democrats and keep state spending lower than last year:

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