VIDEO: What’s the Next Extreme Plan Democrats are COOKING UP for New Jerseyans?
What’s the next extreme plan Democrats are COOKING UP for New Jerseyans?
Oroho: New Jerseyans Can’t Afford More of Murphy’s Expensive Green Energy Extremism
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho responded to Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement that planning has begun for the next iteration of his Energy Master Plan by warning that New Jerseyans can’t afford his existing green energy roadmap.

Sen. Steven Oroho responded to Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement that planning has begun for the next iteration of his Energy Master Plan by warning that New Jerseyans can’t afford his existing green energy roadmap. (©iStock)
“New Jersey can’t afford more of the expensive green energy extremism that Governor Murphy has been trying to impose on our families and businesses,” said Oroho (R-24). “If his next Energy Master Plan continues on the same course, New Jerseyans will lose affordable energy choices, pay higher energy bills, and be hit with costly mandates to convert our homes and businesses from gas to electric.”
Committee Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities
Parents of children with developmental disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child reaches the age of 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho and approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child turns 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. (Pixabay)
“A parent should not have to wait until their child with special needs turns 18 to file a complaint for guardianship. If there is a delay with the courts, this can actually lead to a gap in legal protections for vulnerable individuals,” said Oroho (R-24). “My legislation will allow parents to file six months before a child turns 18 which will eliminate any potential protections gap and help maintain a stable support system for the entire family.”
Oroho/Pennacchio Bill Will Protect Right to Buy and Use Gas Stoves and Appliances
Senator Steven Oroho and Senator Joe Pennacchio will introduce legislation protecting the right of New Jerseyans to buy and use gas stoves and appliances.

Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Joe Pennacchio will introduce legislation protecting the right of New Jerseyans to buy and use gas stoves and appliances. (Flickr)
“We can’t let President Biden or Governor Murphy ban affordable energy choices while New Jersey families are struggling with soaring prices and inflation,” said Oroho (R-24). “We certainly don’t need Democrats in our kitchens dictating how we cook our dinner. It’s big government overreach that we need to stop.”
Editorial: NJ’s on the Wrong Track, but it Doesn’t Have to Stay that Way
The following editorial response by Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho (R-24) to Governor Phil Murphy’s 2023 State of the State address was published by NJ.com on January 10, 2023:
Despite the rosy picture Governor Murphy is trying to paint, the state of the state is not good. And after five years of the Murphy administration and two decades of full Democrat control of the Legislature, the outlook for New Jersey continues to get worse.

Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho and Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio delivered the Republican response to Gov. Phil Murphy’s 2023 State of the State address at the New Jersey State House on January 10, 2023. (Assembly Republican Office/Jennifer Peacock)
We have the highest taxes, the most debt, and the worst business climate in the nation. Every year when national rankings come out, New Jersey is dead last.
We have a state budget process that’s out of control, with spending up nearly 50% since Governor Murphy took office. Democrats continue to show no shame in tacking on billions in pork every year with no legitimate review or oversight.
Oroho: Federal Judge Confirms Murphy’s New Concealed Carry Law Is Likely Unconstitutional, Issues Temporary Order Preventing Enforcement
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho (R-24) responded after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to prevent new restrictions on concealed carry permit holders recently signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy from being enforced:

Sen. Steven Oroho responded after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to prevent new restrictions on concealed carry permit holders recently signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy from being enforced. (©iStock)
“Republicans warned when Governor Murphy’s concealed carry law was being rushed through the Legislature that it was an unconstitutional attempt by Democrats to circumvent the United States Supreme Court and strip away the rights of legal firearm owners.
Oroho Responds to Gov. Murphy’s Extreme $10 Million Plan to Fund Abortion Clinic Upgrades
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho criticized the Murphy Administration for spending millions in taxpayer funds to upgrade abortion clinics in New Jersey.

Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho criticized the Murphy Administration for spending millions in taxpayer funds to upgrade abortion clinics in New Jersey. (©iStock)
“When the Murphy Administration says this funding will help abortion clinics to ‘deliver care to more patients,’ they really mean it will help to terminate more pregnancies,” said Oroho (R-24). “This is just the latest step in Governor Murphy’s extreme plan to use taxpayer dollars to fund more abortions without limits right up until the moment of birth.”
Oroho Bill Helping Small Municipalities Fill Seats on Required Boards of Health Clears Senate
The Senate today approved Senator Steven Oroho’s legislation to help small towns fill vacancies on government boards.

The Senate approved Sen. Steven Oroho’s legislation to make it easier for small towns to find volunteers to serve on local boards of health. (Flickr)
Every New Jersey municipality, by law, is required to have a board of health, and towns with 20,000 residents or less are permitted to fill the board seats with members of the township committee. Oroho’s bill (S-652) expands current law to include municipalities with populations of 30,000 or less in the exception.
Oroho & DiMaio Respond to Gov. Murphy’s Extreme $5 Million Grant Program for Abortions
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho and Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio criticized the Murphy Administration for another extreme abortion proposal that would spend millions in taxpayer funds to allow non-doctors to become abortion providers in New Jersey.

Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho and Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio criticized the Murphy Administration for another extreme abortion proposal that would spend millions in taxpayer funds to allow non-doctors to become abortion providers in New Jersey. (©iStock)
“Governor Murphy wants to use taxpayer dollars to push extreme policies that fund abortion without limits right up until the moment of birth,” said Oroho (R-24). “Now he’s spending millions to set up non-doctors to be abortion providers. There are better ways to help women than to put their health in jeopardy by paying for them to get medically invasive abortions by people without full medical training.”
Oroho/Pennacchio/Schepisi: State Board of Education Should Focus More on Learning Loss, Less on Identity Politics
Gender Identity on State Board’s Agenda Again with New Proposal Impacting Sex Ed Classes
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho, Senator Joe Pennacchio, and Senator Holly Schepisi said the State Board of Education should focus more on addressing pandemic-related learning loss and less on identity politics in response to the Board’s newly released agenda for its December meeting. The Board also should be more transparent and accessible, the senators said.

Sen. Steven Oroho, Sen. Joe Pennacchio, and Sen. Holly Schepisi said the State Board of Education should focus more on addressing pandemic-related learning loss and less on identity politics. (Flickr)
“It’s shocking that the State Board of Education remains focused on identity politics when we know New Jersey students are far behind where they should be due to pandemic-related learning loss,” said Oroho (R-24). “Instead of coming up with a plan to help students get caught up, the State Board continues its march to infuse gender identity and progressive politics into every aspect of our children’s education. They should put as much effort into helping students get better at reading, writing, and math.”