June 19, 2013
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Senator Jennifer Beck,
Senator Joe Kyrillos
Senators Joe Kyrillos and Jennifer Beck (both R-Monmouth) praised a pair of Monmouth County schools for achieving tops in the country in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). U.S. News & World Report ranks the High Technology High School in Middletown and the Academy of Allied Health and Science in Neptune first and fourth in the nation, respectively, for educating students across those core subjects.
“It is a tremendous accolade that for the third consecutive year, High Technology High School is America’s best high school for these important subjects that prepare students for high-demand professions,” said Kyrillos, of Middletown.
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June 13, 2013
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Senator Joe Kyrillos
Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) issued the following statement today regarding nearly $1 million in federal Superstorm Sandy relief funds for Sea Bright Borough:
“This support for Sea Bright will help maintain their excellent local services as the community rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. I will continue working with other Monmouth County municipalities and the Gov. Christie administration to make sure New Jersey residents receive critical benefits from their federal tax dollars through the trying recovery process.”
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June 12, 2013
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Senator Joe Kyrillos
Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) stated the following about today’s visit with Gov. Chris Christie to schools most impacted by Superstorm Sandy, Union Beach Memorial and Monmouth Beach Elementary:
“Our communities are whole when their schools are thriving,” Kyrillos said. “The re-opening of Union Beach Memorial and Monmouth Beach Elementary schools is a monumental step for local families and school children to move forward from the state’s worst storm. With only five schools still closed, we are at the brink of complete structural recovery.”
On June 3, Senator Kyrillos also attended the official reopening of these two schools:
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June 3, 2013
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Senator Joe Kyrillos
Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) stated the following regarding the passing of Sen. Frank Lautenberg:
“Senator Lautenberg was a fighter over the course of three decades of public service for the people of New Jersey and the nation. He rose from humble beginnings to serve in the armed forces, start a successful business and represent us in the U.S. Senate. He lived a great American life and has my admiration and respect. Susan and I send our condolences to the Lautenberg family.”
May 30, 2013
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Senator Joe Kyrillos
Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) introduced today a Resolution urging an immediate investigation by Congress and the President into the discriminatory targeting by the Internal Revenue Service.
“The IRS belongs to the people and should not be a hired gun for any Presidential administration,” Kyrillos said. “The public has made it clear that they do not tolerate political spying at the expense of their tax dollars.”
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May 17, 2013
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Senator Joe Kyrillos
Obama Administration Must Be Held Accountable
The 13th District legislators today went on the record taking the Obama administration to task over the Internal Revenue Service’s actions targeting conservative groups. It has come to light in recent weeks that IRS investigators were singling out Tea Party groups for intense scrutiny when those groups applied for tax exempt status. IRS officials learned of the actions last year but said nothing.
“The outrageous actions of the IRS warrant a thorough, immediate investigation,” Senator Joseph Kyrillos said. “The resignation of an acting director does nothing to address a form of political spying at the taxpayers’ expense that does not belong in American democracy. I urge the President, Congress and the media to reveal who was targeted, why they were targeted and who directed the targeting. It would be naive to think that these decisions were made by civilian employees. Government must be held wholly accountable when it fails the people.”
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May 16, 2013
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Senator Joe Kyrillos,
Senator Robert W. Singer
Senators Robert Singer (R-Monmouth, Ocean) and Joseph Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) urged Senate Democrat leaders on Thursday to reinstate vital Superstorm Sandy recovery legislation to Monday’s Community and Urban Affairs Committee agenda.
“It is appalling that Senate Democrats have decided to punish towns and residents devastated by the worst storm in our state’s history for personal, political motives,” said Singer. “Instead of choosing to work together to provide critical assistance to our residents and businesses, Senate Democrats have decided instead to hold them captive as political pawns.”
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May 14, 2013
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Senator Joe Kyrillos
Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) praised the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for awarding more than $10.3 million in Community Disaster Loans to local governments in the 13th Legislative District that have suffered losses due to Hurricane Sandy.
“It’s tough for municipalities devastated by natural disasters to maintain balanced budgets and prevent property tax increases when they have to deal with the increased costs of responding to the emergency at the same time that tax revenues have declined due to homes that are damaged and destroyed, displaced residents and reduced tourism,” said Kyrillos. “That’s why the loans awarded by FEMA to local governments in Monmouth County are an important financial tool that will help our towns to maintain critical services without increasing the property tax burden on residents who are still struggling to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy.”
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May 13, 2013
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Senator Joe Kyrillos
During today’s Senate session, Democrats rejected a motion by Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) to provide a 10-percent income tax cut to New Jersey families and reinstate the Earned Income Tax Credit program, in accordance with Gov. Christie’s conditional veto of S2535.
“Democrats simply refuse to provide families a financial break and would rather funnel tax dollars toward their special politic interests,” Kyrillos said. “These Democrats who raised taxes and fees more than 115 times in their last run of total control of Trenton cannot be trusted with the people’s money. I will not give up this fight to make New Jersey more affordable for all residents. They deserve a tax cut yesterday.”
May 8, 2013
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Senator Joe Kyrillos
Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) applauded Clean Communities grants announced today and urged towns and counties to use these funds as soon as possible.
“These integral funds will help clean up our local communities that are recovering and reopening for business and tourist season in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy,” Kyrillos said. “Towns should use them as soon as possible to keep our neighborhoods and streetss safe and clear.”
Municipalities in Senator Kyrillos’ District 13 received $436,683 in total grants, including Middletown getting $134,945; Marlboro getting $80,869 and Rumson getting $15,848. Additionally, Monmouth County received $110,017.
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