Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Parsippany-based lawmaker sponsored two measures designed to prevent Sandy-like gas shortages in the future.
A pair of bills sponsored by District 26 Asw. BettyLou DeCroce in an effort to prevent gas shortages during situations like Superstorm Sandy was approved Monday by the General Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. The first bill, A-3911, temporarily waives the requirement that fuel merchants obtain a distributor’s license to import or deliver motor fuel from another state into New Jersey when the governor declares a state of energy emergency. The second measure, A-3912, allows a retailer to sell a supply of higher grade motor fuel at the same price as the lowest grade during an emergency. Both bills, the lawmaker said, have bipartisan support in Trenton. “These bills are necessary to ensure there are adequate …
Monday, May 6, 2013
DeCroce and Bucco introduce a bill allowing crime victims to face those who hurt them.
As the New Jersey Supreme Court decides whether a convicted killer must attend his own sentencing, District 26 Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce of Parsippany has joined with Assembly colleague Anthony Bucco of the 25th District to introduce legislation that would give crime victims and their families the right to face their assailants at sentencing. Guiseppe Tedesco, convicted of killing Alyssa Ruggieri in her Hopatcong home in 2010, wants to waive his right to appear at his sentencing. The state Supreme Court heard arguments last week and is expected to decide the matter in the fall. “Crime victims and their families will always feel the pain, loss and suffering caused by crime," DeCroce said. "They deserve the opportunity to confront …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Assemblywoman DeCroce announces funding for five projects.
Municipalities in Morris County will share just under $1 million in state grants for road improvement projects, according to District 26 Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce. The projects receiving state funding range from a $250,000 Interpace Parkway improvment project in Parsippany to $140,000 road resurfacing project for Carey Avenue in Butler. “I am extremely pleased that we were able to secure this funding through the state Department of Transportation to upgrade the infrastructure in [these] district communities,” said DeCroce. “The state funding is critical to help offset the costs of road and bridge improvements for local taxpayers.” MORRIS COUNTY DISBURSEMENTS Municipality Project Type Amount Total Butler Borough Carey Ave …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
County kicks off National Crime Victims Rights Week.
Residents and officials gathered in Morristown Monday to pay tribute to crime victims, just one week after the Boston Marathon bombings. “As we can just see from last week’s tragedy in Boston, we have to keep ever vigilant to ensure the protection of our citizens and maintain the rights of victims in the justice process,” acting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp told a crowd of 50. “The victims are often the forgotten people in the criminal justice system," he said at a dedication for National Crime Victims' Rights week. Keynote speaker Richard Pompelio, an attorney with the New Jersey Crime Victims' Law Center, said the legal system has long shown "disinterest" in the victims of crimes. "Somewhere along the way, the system began to …
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Friday, April 5, 2013
The Parsippany-based assemblywoman says violent conduct was tolerated by the university's athletic department for far too long.
District 26 Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, who was recently appointed to the state General Assembly's higher education committee, says Rutgers did the right thing by firing controversial former coach Michael Rice. “Rutgers Coach Michael Rice demonstrated a pattern of conduct with his players that is unbefitting an institution of higher learning," said DeCroce, a Parsippany resident. "There is no rational way to condone or explain the physical and verbal abuse that Mr. Rice heaped on his players. Coach Rice earned his dismissal, and I support his firing." She added that she is most upset that "Coach Rice's conduct was tolerated for so long by the university. "People in the athletic department knew for quite some time of Coach Rice’s …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Par-Troy figure honored for work in public and private sectors.
Parsippany resident, real estate agent and District 26 Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce has been named one of business journal NJBIZ's 2013 50 Best Women in Business. The publication's awards program was instituted to recognize women for their professional success, community involvement and advocacy for women. “Assemblywoman DeCroce is not only an outstanding public servant, but a role model for women of all ages,” said Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick. “She’s a longtime trusted friend and it’s an honor to have her serve as a member of the Assembly Republican caucus where she has championed important legislation affecting women." DeCroce has had a successful 30-year career in real estate. Now president of ERA Gallo and DeCroce, she …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Parsippany's BettyLou DeCroce said the governor shows it's possible to be a strong and compassionate leader.
District 26 Asw. and Parsippany resident BettyLou DeCroce says Gov. Christie's Tuesday budget statement was a display of strength that will bode for a positive future for New Jersey. “Gov. Christie demonstrated what can be accomplished for taxpayers when you have leadership that tackles problems head on instead of deflecting them into the future," said the lawmaker who, like Christie, is a Republican. "He articulated well his plan that has rescued New Jersey from a decade of tax hikes and irresponsible spending." DeCroce congratulated the governor for his ability to make hard choices to improve the state's financial health. "As a result of his tough decision making, he was able to present a gimmick-free, responsible budget that for the …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Parsippany's Joseph Raich has stated his intention to run for Assembly.
The state legislators representing the 26th Legislative District — Sen. Joe Pennacchio of Pine Brook, Assemblyman Jay Webber of Morris Plains and Parsippany resident Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce — announced their plan to run for re-election as a ticket Thursday. “I look forward to running with our team and serving the constituents of the 26th Legislative District," said Pennacchio. "It has been an honor to represent our constituents but more importantly to advocate and fight for what is in the best interests of the people we serve.” “I serve, and hope to continue to serve, so that our Garden State keeps moving toward an affordable and prosperous future as great as our state’s citizens," Webber stated. "I am committed to pursuing policies…
Monday, January 7, 2013
BettyLou DeCroce said she will focus on a fiscally conservative agenda involving cutting taxes, reforming government and boosting business.
District 26 Asw. BettyLou DeCroce, fresh from her Nov. 6 election victory, says she has an ambitious legislative agenda for the new year that features pro-business tax legislation, civil service reform and energy protection for electric utility customers. DeCroce served her first year in the General Assembly in 2012 after she was chosen to fill the seat vacated by her late husband, former GOP Assembly leader Alex DeCroce. Voters then elected her to the Assembly in a special election in November. “My first year in the State Assembly was very rewarding and productive," DeCroce said. "In 2013, I want to put my energy into addressing issues that are important to homeowners and business.” The assemblywoman said one her highest priorities …
Monday, December 17, 2012
The assemblywoman defeated fellow Parsippany resident Joseph Raich in the general election last month to fill the 26th District seat for another year.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
District 26 Asw. BettyLou DeCroce, who won a special election in November to finish the unexpired term of her late husband Alex DeCroce, was sworn in Monday to the General Assembly. Last January, after her spouse's untimely death, DeCroce was elected by the Republican County Committee to serve until the 2012 general election. The assemblywoman joins state Sen. Joseph Pennacchio and Asm. Jay Webber as part of the 26th District's legislative district. DeCroce has more than 30 years of experience serving at various levels of government. Prior to her service in the General Assembly, she served as a councilwoman in Mine Hill and as the Roxbury Township municipal clerk and deputy township manager. Most recently, she served as deputy …
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7:14 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
How can they pump gas if the power is out ? would it be better to have one line of pumps on generators ? If this was required the lines if any would be short. more ›