Senate Panel Advances Stanfield Horseshoe Crab Resolution
A bipartisan resolution sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield and Senator Bob Smith protecting the horseshoe crab population in the Delaware Bay was endorsed today by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
A resolution sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield protecting the horseshoe crab population in the Delaware Bay was endorsed by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. (Pixabay)
The resolution (SR-67) urges the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to continue prohibit the harvest of female horseshoe crabs, except for scientific purposes.
Stanfield, Umba & Torrissi: South Jersey Cuts in Murphy’s Budget are Unconscionable
Senator Jean Stanfield, Assemblyman Brandon Umba, and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi admonished Governor Phil Murphy for another state budget that ignores the concerns of South Jersey.
District 8 lawmakers admonished Gov. Phil Murphy for another state budget that ignores the concerns of South Jersey. (Pixabay)
The 8th District legislators honed in on the continuation of funding cuts in rural and suburban schools in South Jersey and cuts to an open space funding program that directly affects Pineland town taxpayers.
“Sadly, this is what South Jersey has come to expect during the yearly budget process, but it’s not how it has to continue,” said Stanfield. “Last year, we fought to successfully restore Pinelands funding, and it looks like we have to start that fight all over again this year. But that’s what we’re here for.”
Stanfield Bill Combating Human Trafficking Clears Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield to help combat human trafficking was approved by the Senate this week.
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield to help combat human trafficking was approved by the Senate. (Pixabay)
The bipartisan bill also sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal (D-11), S-356, disqualifies any person convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial motor vehicle. The measure was endorsed by the Senate with a vote of 39-0.
“Human trafficking is a heinous crime that is conducted in the shadows of every region of our nation,” said Stanfield (R-8). “Box trucks, 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles are often used to secretly shuttle victims to new towns or across state lines.
Stanfield Bill Supporting Military Families and Helping Fill Need for Qualified Nurses, Teachers Clears Senate
Senator Jean Stanfield’s legislation supporting the efforts of military spouses to return to work in licensed professions, including nursing and teaching, was approved by the Senate today.
Senator Jean Stanfield’s legislation supporting the efforts of military spouses to return to work in licensed professions, including nursing and teaching, was approved by the Senate today. (Pixabay)
“Nurses and teachers with certification from other states who relocate with their military spouses will be able to return to the work they love with less stress and aggravation,” said Stanfield (R-8).
Corrado, Stanfield Launch ‘Socks for Soldiers’ Collection Drive to Support Troops
Encourage Schools, Businesses, and Local Governments to Participate
One of the items most often requested by our military men and women serving around the world are new socks, and Senator Kristin M. Corrado and Senator Jean Stanfield are ramping up efforts to fill the need.
One of the items most often requested by our military men and women serving around the world are new socks, and Senator Kristin M. Corrado and Senator Jean Stanfield are ramping up efforts to fill the need. (SenateNJ.com)
“A good pair of clean socks can help improve circulation, stop blisters and prevent infections,” said Corrado (R-40), who is teaming with Stanfield for a month-long “Socks for Soldiers” collection drive for new socks.
Stanfield, Umba and Torrissi to ‘Sleep Out’ for Youth Homelessness
8th Legislative District Team to Raise Money for Covenant House
Senator Jean Stanfield, Assemblyman Michael Torrissi and Assemblyman Brandon Umba will be spending a night in their office parking lot along Route 541 in Lumberton to raise money and awareness for homeless youth.
Senator Jean Stanfield, Assemblyman Michael Torrissi and Assemblyman Brandon Umba will be spending a night in their office parking lot along Route 541 in Lumberton to raise money and awareness for homeless youth. (Covenant House NJ)
The legislators and their district office team accepted the Covenant House challenge to spend a night sleeping outside as an act of solidarity with the 4.2 million homeless youth in America. The sleep out will be held on Thursday, March 24.
Stanfield, Bucco Bill to Improve Mission Safety at NJ’s Military Installments
Legislation aims to ease deer overcrowding by allowing Sunday hunting
Senators Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco introduced legislation to allow Sunday hunting on military bases to prevent the disruption of critical missions.
Senators Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco introduced legislation to allow Sunday hunting on military bases to prevent the disruption of critical missions. (SenateNJ.com)
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has experienced issues with overcrowding of deer population within its fences, which has caused issues with airfield safety and on-base vehicle safety.
“Protecting base missions is always something we need to be thinking about in the legislature. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is incredibly important to the South Jersey economy and the safety of our nation,” said Stanfield (R-8).
Committee Endorses Stanfield Bill Supporting Military Families and Helping Fill Need for Qualified Nurses, Teachers
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that would ease the burden of returning to work in license professions for the spouses of military personnel assigned to New Jersey was advanced today by the Senate Commerce Committee.
Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would make it easier for the spouses of military personnel assigned to NJ to return to work in their licensed professions and help fill the shortage of nurses and teachers was advanced by the Senate Commerce Committee. (Pixabay)
“Nurses and teachers who come here with certification from other states to accompany their military spouses will be able to return to the work they love with less stress and aggravation,” said Stanfield (R-8). “The well-documented staffing shortages of nurses and teachers make this legislation a priority.
Stanfield Bill Aiding Military Families Could Help Fill Need for Qualified Nurses, Teachers
Senator Jean Stanfield has introduced legislation that would help the spouses of military personnel assigned to New Jersey return to work in their licensed professions.
Sen. Jean Stanfield has introduced legislation that would help the spouses of military personnel assigned to New Jersey return to work in their licensed professions, including nursing and teaching, two fields in short supply during the pandemic. (Pixabay)
“When military families are relocated to our state, they want to settle in and return to usual routines as quickly as possible,” said Stanfield (R-8). “For partners with careers that require state certification, returning to work in their field can be difficult and frustrating.
Stanfield: Murphy Booster Mandate Will Harm Most Vulnerable
Senator Jean Stanfield (R-Westampton) is sounding the alarm about dangerous workforce shortages in the healthcare industry brought on by the latest heavy-handed COVID directive from Governor Murphy.
Sen. Jean Stanfield is sounding the alarm about dangerous workforce shortages in the healthcare industry brought on by the latest heavy-handed COVID directive from Gov. Murphy. (Pixabay)
Health care providers statewide are grappling with another unwelcome mandate from the Governor’s Office, this time requiring they fire employees who have not yet received the COVID booster shot.
“This mandate will have the exact opposite effect of health and safety. Let’s not parse words; people will suffer due to the lack of care brought on by staff shortages.”
