Durr: Thankful For Parents Voicing Their Concerns
Senator Ed Durr thanked parents for voicing their concerns and speaking up for their children during the public comment period at the New Jersey State Board of Education’s monthly meeting on Wednesday.
Sen. Ed Durr thanked parents for voicing their concerns and speaking up for their children during the State Board of Education’s public comment period on Wednesday. (Pixabay)
“I am thankful to see so many parents who care for their children’s education. As we know, active communication and partnership between parents and schools leads to a more successful educational experience for students. I’m also happy to see that the NJEA finally agrees that parents are schools most important partners; however, I take issue with their sentiment. There is nothing remotely political about elected officials and parents telling Governor Murphy and his activist administration to get out of the classroom.
Durr Slams Murphy For Gas Tax Increase
Senator Ed Durr issued the following statement slamming the Murphy administration after the Treasury Department announced Friday morning, strategically before the long Labor Day holiday weekend, that the gas tax in New Jersey was being automatically increased 0.9 cents per gallon starting October 1.
Sen. Ed Durr slammed the Murphy administration after the Treasury Department announced that the gas tax in New Jersey was being automatically increased 0.9 cents per gallon starting October 1. (Flickr)
“At a time when New Jerseyans are struggling to make ends meet because of high inflation they don’t need another tax increase. Families need legislators who will stand up to bring down the enormous cost of living in New Jersey. I’m calling on the Legislature to support my bill to provide a gas tax credit to New Jerseyans to offset these needless tax increases and to hold Governor Murphy to his word when he said earlier this year that there would be no new tax increases.
Durr Intends to Sponsor Parental Rights Notification Bill
Senator Ed Durr announced today in a statement that he intends to join as a sponsor on a parental rights notification bill that Senate Republicans are planning to introduce in response to recent lawsuits filed against several New Jersey schools over their parental notification policies.
Sen. Ed Durr intends to join as a sponsor on a parental rights notification bill that Senate Republicans are planning to introduce in response to recent lawsuits filed against several New Jersey schools over their parental notification policies. (Pixabay)
“One of the greatest responsibilities of a parent is to be actively engaged in their child’s life. Even more so when it comes to their education. When you have activist attorney’s trying to drive a wedge between families by forcing schools to tell students that it’s okay to keep secrets from their parents, you’re welcoming a much larger issue into the classroom. Families don’t want the government acting as a co-parent.
Durr/McCarthy Patrick Support NJEDA Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Auction
District 3 lawmakers Senator Edward Durr and Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick expressed their support for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Auction to combat food insecurity.
District 3 lawmakers Sen. Ed Durr and Asw. Bethanne McCarthy Patrick expressed their support for the NJEDA Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Auction to combat food insecurity. (Pixabay)
“The scarcity of nutritious food in many parts of New Jersey has forced families to rely on dried, processed, or tinned products which have far fewer nutrients than fresh food,” said Sen. Durr. “This initiative will help expand access to disadvantaged communities across the Garden State so that all New Jerseyans can have access to healthy food options.”
Durr Bill to Study the Effects of Social Media Usage on Students Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Ed Durr that establishes a commission to study the effects that social media usage has on students both inside and outside of public school was signed into law today.
Sen. Ed Durr’s bill that establishes a commission to study the effects that social media usage has on students both inside and outside of public school was signed into law today. (Pixabay)
“The widespread use of social media has connected younger people to an endless stream of information that can shape their perception of reality and negatively impact their mental and emotional state. We’ve heard the horror stories of students who have been bullied or harassed on various social media sites and how this has impacted their ability to learn in school,” said Durr (R-3). “By studying the impact that social media usage is having on kids today, we can determine ways to limit their exposure to negative information and interactions online. This commission will help determine how we can improve students mental and emotional health as well as their academic performance.”
Durr: Governor Murphy’s Energy Priorities are Misplaced and Out of Touch
Senator Ed Durr questioned Governor Murphy’s energy priorities stating that his plans to ban natural gas appliances, force consumers to purchase electric vehicles, and to upend the State’s energy portfolio with the rushed adoption of offshore wind are misplaced and out of touch.
Sen. Ed Durr questioned Gov. Murphy’s energy priorities stating that they are misplaced and out of touch. (©iStock)
Durr pointed to Rhode Island, which recently walked away from plans for Orsted and Eversource to install more offshore wind turbines after determining that the proposed project would not provide the best outcome for taxpayers in their state. Officials in Rhode Island cited concerns about rising costs due to inflated supply chain expenses, the same increased costs that just led Governor Murphy to give Orsted a $1 billion bailout at the expense of New Jersey utility payers.
“While other states are starting to wake up to the realization that offshore wind is not in the best interests of their taxpayers or local economies, Governor Murphy continues to push ahead with wind farm development even when it leads to higher costs for New Jerseyans,” said Durr (R-3). “It is absurd that Governor Murphy and Trenton Democrats would rather sacrifice marine landscape, wildlife, and businesses for the sake of achieving misguided green energy policies that will costs taxpayers dearly. If the governor had any interest in actually lowering energy costs, he will join me in supporting S-3312 to invest in a diverse energy portfolio centered around carbon-free nuclear energy.”
Durr: Governor Murphy Files Rule to Ban Gas Cars, Then Says Consumers Under No “Obligation” to Buy EVs
Senator Ed Durr said Governor Murphy was being disingenuous by announcing a rule that would force manufacturers to sell only zero-emission electric vehicles in New Jersey by 2035, and then telling New Jerseyans they are under no “obligation” to buy them.
Sen. Ed Durr said Gov. Murphy was being disingenuous by announcing a rule that would force manufacturers to sell only zero-emission electric vehicles in New Jersey by 2035, and then telling New Jerseyans they are under no “obligation” to buy them. (SenateNJ.com)
“Governor Murphy is once again circumventing the Legislature to implement his extreme green energy policies in a costly effort that would ban gas-powered vehicles from being sold in New Jersey,” said Durr (R-3). “Forcing car manufacturers to sell nothing but electric vehicles and then telling New Jerseyans they won’t be forced to buy them is radically disingenuous. You cannot take away all choice from consumers and make it sound like it’s not a forced mandate.”
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He took $1 BILLION from utility customers and gave it to a HUGE foreign wind developer.
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Durr Opposes Bill Redirecting $1 Billion of Ratepayer Relief to Foreign Wind Farm Developer
Senator Ed Durr expressed his strong opposition to legislation that would redirect up to $1 billion from ratepayers to a foreign company that is building a disputed wind farm off the coast of New Jersey.
Sen. Ed Durr expressed his strong opposition to legislation that would redirect up to $1 billion from ratepayers to a foreign company that is building a disputed wind farm off the coast of New Jersey. (©iStock)
“New Jersey ratepayers are already paying higher costs on their electric bills to help fund the offshore wind farms that are being developed within sight of our beaches,” said Durr (R-3). “Ørsted agreed as part of the approval process to apply for and return to ratepayers any federal tax incentives that might become available to offset the higher costs that ratepayers are paying today for the development of wind energy. Despite the deal they signed, Ørsted is realizing that wind farm projects don’t make economic sense without major government subsidies, so now they’re looking for a huge handout at the expense of utility customers. We shouldn’t give it to them.”
Committee Advances Pennacchio/Durr Bill Securing Access to Public Lakes for Recreational Fisherman
Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio and Senator Ed Durr that would preserve access to any state-owned lake that is open to boats with or without onboard motors was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Ed Durr that would preserve access to any state-owned lake that is open to boats was approved in committee. (Pixabay)
“There is growing concern about the lack of public boat launches,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “New Jersey is home to public lakes that are open to bass boats and motorized vessels, but recreational boaters who don’t live on the lake or have private docks find it impossible to get into the water.”
