New Jersey's 11th Legislative District
Senator Sean T. Kean
Senator Sean Kean (R-11) criticized Governor Corzine and Democrat leaders for proposing legislation that would take $9 million from the Shore Protection Fund.
Demolition Won’t Begin Until after July 4th Weekend
Senator Sean Kean announced today that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to delay the start of demolition of the Highlands Bridge until after the 4th of July weekend.
Monmouth Lawmaker Urging Passage of Bill to “Take Back” Reefs for Recreational Anglers
Senator Sean Kean will hold a rally to urge the passage of legislation he sponsored that would ban commercial fishing on New Jersey’s artificial reefs.
The measure, S-336, was approved by the Senate Environment Committee on February 21 and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. Kean said he hoped the rally would spur the Senate to take up the measure before they recess for the summer.
Cites Impact on Region’s Businesses, Residents
Senator Sean Kean (R-Monmouth) is calling on the NJ Department of Transportation to postpone construction of the new Highlands Bridge until the close of the summer tourism season.
Kean said construction on the span linking Highlands and Sea Bright has already had a serious impact on the citizens who travel the bridge as well as local businesses.
Legislation sponsored by state Senator Sean Kean, Assemblyman David Rible and Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini that would require permanent records to be maintained in any sale of used jewelry cleared two legislative committees today.
Bill Would Allow Towns to Set Policies
Senator Sean Kean announced today that he will introduce legislation that would give towns the authority to enact policies for police officers who become pregnant.
Senator Sean Kean, (R-11), issued the following statement regarding reports on WOR this morning that Governor Jon Corzine is considering “pared down toll increases.” The Governor stated that the discussion of higher tolls will be after the budget is complete.”
Kean Requests Information on Closure from State Police Superintendent
Senator Sean Kean is requesting information detailing the effects of the closing of the Allenwood Barracks will have on the surrounding area.
By Senator Sean Kean (R-11)
The horse racing industry in New Jersey is in serious trouble. The state is failing to do what needs to be done: establish a long term revenue source that keeps our racetracks competitive. In the face of mounting challenges from horse racing venues in neighboring states, we must retool our strategies to reverse the sport’s declining fortunes.
