Bill to Protect Seniors from Bogus Financial Advice Now Law
7/8/2010
Legislation Assemblymen Gary Schaer, Matt Milam and John Wisniewski sponsored to prohibit financial advisors from using misleading information to make it appear they have special... Read more.
Wisniewski to Christie: Kicking the Can a Year Down the Road no Solution to New Jersey′s TTF Problem
7/7/2010
Governor′s Proposal to Refinance TTF Debt Utilizes Same One-Time Gimmicks He Railed Against. Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Chairman John S.... Read more.
Coutinho, Wisniewski, Green, Jasey & Spencer Bill to Extend Moratorium on Nonresidential Development Fee OK′d By Assembly
6/29/2010
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Albert Coutinho, John Wisniewski, Jerry Green, Mila Jasey and L. Grace Spencer to extend until Oct. 30 the moratorium on the 2.5 percent... Read more.
Wisniewski, Moriarty, Greenwald & Diegan Bill to CreateTask Force To Study Governor′s Plan for NJN Approved By Assembly
6/28/2010
Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen John Wisniewski, Paul Moriarty Lou Greenwald and Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. to create a task force to study New Jersey Network′s future and protect the... Read more.
Bill to Create Task Force to Study Governor′s Plan for NJN Released by Assembly Panel
6/25/2010
Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen John Wisniewski, Paul Moriarty Lou Greenwald and Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. to create a task force to study New Jersey Network′s future and protect the... Read more.
Coutinho, Wisniewski, Green, Jasey & Spencer Bill To Extend Moratorium On Development Fee Released By Assembly Panel
6/24/2010
Coutinho, Wisniewski, Green, Jasey & Spencer Bill To Extend Moratorium On Development Fee Released By Assembly Panel Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Albert Coutinho,... Read more.
Sarah′s Law - Multi Media Release
6/20/2010
Measure Spurred by Death of 19-Year-Old Sayreville Girl & Delayed Notification of Her Parents Assembly Transportation Public Works and Independent Authorities Chairman John S.... Read more.
Bill to Improve Roadway Worker, Environmental Health Advances
6/16/2010
Measure Would Prohibit Manufacture, Sale, or Use of Reflective Roadway Glass Beads with High Arsenic Content Legislation Assemblymen John S. Wisniewski and John F. McKeon sponsored... Read more.
Schroeder Shows Himself as an Ineffective Legislator
6/10/2010
Assembly Transportation Chairman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) released the following statement on Thursday on a press release sent earlier Thursday by Assemblyman Robert Schroeder... Read more.
Wisniewski, Spencer, Conners, Watson Coleman & Quijano Bill To Encourage Banks to Locate in Underserved Areas Closer to Law
6/7/2010
Measure Would Create ′Banking Development Districts′ To Push Institutions to Open Branches Legislation Assembly members John Wisniewski, L. Grace Spencer, Jack Conners,... Read more.
Sarah′s Law Creating MVC Next-of-kin Registry Advances
5/15/2010
Legislation Assemblymen John S. Wisniewski and Craig J. Coughlin (both D-Middlesex) sponsored to create a next-of-kin registry to be utilized to notify family when a loved one is... Read more.
Bill Giving Consumers On-the-spot Store Rebates Advancing Toward Law
5/11/2010
Legislation Assemblymen John Burzichelli, Paul Moriarty, Vincent Prieto and John Wisniewski sponsored to require retailers to charge consumers an advertised after-rebate price - rather... Read more.
New Bill Would Protect Seniors from Uncertified Financial Advisors
5/7/2010
Legislation Assemblymen Gary Schaer, Matt Milam and John Wisniewski sponsored to prohibit financial advisors from using misleading information to make it appear they have special... Read more.
Vitale, Coughlin & Wisniewski To Convene Public Hearing To Give Residents Opportunity to Express Opinions on Christie Budget Plan
4/22/2010
19th Legislative District - Senator Joseph F. Vitale and Assemblymen Craig J. Coughlin and John S. Wisniewski on Thursday announced they will hold a May 10 public hearing to give residents... Read more.
Regardless of Changes, NJ Transit Fare Hikes Still ′A Tax Increase by Another Name′
4/13/2010
After learning of NJ Transit′s plans to scale back a proposed 25 percent across-the-board fare hike to a 10 percent bus fare hike and a 25 percent train fare hike, Assembly... Read more.
AAA Report on Teen Driver Fatality Reductions More Proof That NJ Graduated License is Working
4/6/2010
A recently published AAA Foundation for Safety study on New Jersey ’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program credited the program as a model responsible for a drop in fatal... Read more.
Bill Adding Driver Inattention to Police Reports Approved by Assembly
3/23/2010
Legislation Assembly members John S. Wisniewski and Pamela R. Lampitt sponsored to require police accident reports to include whether drivers were distracted at the time of an... Read more.
NJ Transit fare increase will hurt more than riders
3/19/2010
NJ Transit is the nation’s third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, serving 223 million passengers a year. Earlier this month, NJ Transit announced it will be... Read more.
Wisniewski: Christie Plan Full of Taxes But No Transportation Solution
3/16/2010
Assembly Transportation Chairman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) released the following statement Tuesday after Gov. Chris Christie′s budget address:"First Gov. Christie seeks to tax New... Read more.
Bill Adding Driver Inattention to Police Reports Moves Foward
3/4/2010
Legislation Assembly members John S. Wisniewski and Pamela R. Lampitt sponsored to require police accident reports to include whether drivers were distracted at the time of an accident was... Read more.
Wisniewski Applauds Swift End to Federal Bickering Over DOT Funding
3/3/2010
After a U.S. Senate vote late Tuesday to authorize a 30 day, $10 billion extension for unemployment benefits and critical transportation funding, Assembly Transportation... Read more.
Democratic Members of Assembly Transportation Committee on Gov. Christie′s FY 2010 Cuts to NJ Transit
2/20/2010
The Democratic members of the Assembly transportation committee Friday issued a multimedia package in which they discuss the impact of Gov. Chris Christie′s NJ Transit cuts and a... Read more.
Bill to Update Handicapped Parking Laws Advanced by Assembly Panel
2/19/2010
Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Joan M. Quigley and Assemblyman John Wisniewski to restrict the towing of handicapped vehicles and require 24-hour access to towed vehicles was... Read more.
N.J.′s top Democrat sees opportunity in defeat′s wake
2/1/2010
Assemblyman John Wisniewski, unanimously elected the state′s Democratic Party chairman last week, assumes his new role in the wake of a crushing defeat that cost his party the... Read more.
Middlesex Assemblyman John Wisniewski to lead N.J. Democratic Party
1/28/2010
Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski D-Middlesex, was elected chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee at a committee meeting Wednesday night. "I am grateful that members of the... Read more.
Nobody Beats The Wiz
1/28/2010
“When a Democrat gets elected President, local communities tend to become more conservative.” These words were spoken to me by a Police Officer in Saratoga Springs New York in... Read more.
N.J. Democrats select Assemblyman John Wisniewski as state party chairman
1/27/2010
Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) was elected chairman of the Democratic State Committee, a role requiring fundraising, grassroots organizing and vocal opposition to Republican Gov.... Read more.
Democratic State Committee picks Wisniewski to chair party
1/27/2010
Acknowledging body slam bruises from the last couple of elections, Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Sayreville) at the Forsgate Country Club in Jamesburg accepted the unanimous support from... Read more.
Democrats to Select Wisniewski as N.J. State Chairman
1/26/2010
Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) will be elected as the new chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee Tuesday night at a party conclave in Middlesex County. Camden... Read more.
Rev. Jackson backs Wisniewski to head N.J. Democratic Party
1/20/2010
Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), who is in line to become the next chairman of the state Democratic Party, Wednesday received the endorsement of the Rev. Reginald T. Jackson,... Read more.
Wisniewski and Coughlin take their seats in state Assembly
1/20/2010
John S. Wisniewski and Craig J. Coughlin said they are looking forward to working together as the assemblymen for the residents in District 19. The district covers Carteret, Perth... Read more.
Ready to assume party chairmanship, Wisniewski says Dems need to communicate better
1/20/2010
Born in Perth Amboy and raised in Sayreville in the state′s blue collar, old factory fountainhead, Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Sayreville) stands poised to succeed Joe Cryan as... Read more.
John Wisniewski Secures Endorsements to be NJDSC Chair From All 21 County Democratic Chairs
1/19/2010
As the members of the State Democratic Committee prepare to meet on January 27th to elect the organization’s next leader, the Democratic Chairs from all 21 counties in New... Read more.
Pedestrian Safety Legislation Signed into Law
1/18/2010
TRENTON – Legislation Assembly members Linda Stender, John S. Wisniewski, Ruben J. Ramos, Jr., and Thomas P. Giblin sponsored to enhance pedestrian safety... Read more.
Teen Drinking Task Force Legislation Now Law
1/17/2010
TRENTON – Legislation Assemblywoman Elease Evans and Assemblyman John Wisniewski sponsored to create a special state task force to look at the issue of underage... Read more.
Pedestrian Safety Legislation Gets Final Legislative OK
1/14/2010
TRENTON – Legislation Assembly members Linda Stender, John S. Wisniewski, Ruben J. Ramos, Jr., and Thomas P. Giblin sponsored to enhance pedestrian safety... Read more.
Wisniewski Teen Drinking Task Force Legislation Passes Assembly
1/11/2010
TRENTON – The General Assembly today passed legislation Assemblywoman Elease Evans and Assemblyman John Wisniewski sponsored to create a special state task force to... Read more.
U.S. Census Bureau Findings Could Impact Transportation Aid to ERC Region
1/2/2010
Please click this link to view the Transportation Update from The Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference.
Democratic National Committee Weekly Update
12/23/2009
Please click this link to read a full update from the DNC on the Healthcare Bill currently in Congress.
Wisniewski: No TTF for Pothole Patching
12/18/2009
TRENTON – Assemblyman John Wisniewski, chairman of the Assembly transportation committee, on Friday released the following statement regarding proposals to use... Read more.
Wisniewski: Gov-elect′s Inconsistencies a Bad Sign for N.J.
12/10/2009
TRENTON – Assemblyman John Wisniewski on Thursday released the following statement: “Gov.-elect Christie is apparently learning that governing involves more than... Read more.
Wisniewski: Putting the Brakes on Red Light Cameras the Wrong Approach
11/24/2009
Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, chairman of the Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee, today characterized as“misguided” public resistance to a pilot program... Read more.
Wisniewski to make formal play for state party chair when Cryan makes departure official
11/23/2009
TRENTON - Assemblyman John Wisniewksi (D-Sayreville) intends to make a formal play for the chairmanship of the State Democratic Committee only if and when sitting Chairman Joe Cryan... Read more.
Sayreville secures grant for Stevens Ave. work
11/19/2009
SAYREVILLE - The borough has secured a $300,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to be used on roadway improvements. The grant will target Stevens Avenue,... Read more.
Sweeney set to oust Codey; Oliver to become speaker
11/12/2009
Sens. Buono and Sarlo, Assemblymen Wisniewski and Cryan to gain more power BY TOM HESTER SR. Sen. Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) will be elected state Senate president by the... Read more.
Thank You from the Assemblyman
11/4/2009
Dear Supporters, Thank you. I am deeply honored to have won your support and retained your trust for a new term in the New Jersey General Assembly. Throughout this... Read more.
What the Home News Tribune is saying about Assemblyman Wisniewski
10/29/2009
“Wisniewski is the big name, and one of the Assembly’s more prominent movers and shakers. He is smart and sensible and speaks with some depth about the complexities of... Read more.
Wisniewski, on message, slams Bramnick on wasteful spending hearing
10/19/2009
Assemblyman Jon Wisniewski (D-Sayreville) called a public hearing on government waste chaired by Assembly Minority Whip Jon Bramnick (D-Westfield) a "laughable... partisan sideshow" and in a... Read more.
Assemblyman Wisniewski on Monday′s GOP Meeting
10/19/2009
ASSEMBLYMAN WISNIEWSKI ON MONDAY′S GOP MEETING(TRENTON) - Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) released the following statement after Monday′s Assembly Republican... Read more.
Middlesex Delegation Unanimously Backs Wisniewski for Speaker
9/27/2009
The Middlesex County Democratic State Assembly delegation will back John Wisniewski (D-Sayreville) for Assembly Speaker, potentially giving him an early lead in the race to succeed Joseph... Read more.
Garden State Parkway/I-78 Connection an Example of Getting Things Done
9/17/2009
(TRENTON) – Assemblyman Transportation Chairman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) on Thursday released the following statement on the opening of the new connection between the Garden... Read more.
NJ on Right Path to Improved Transportation Infrastructure
9/8/2009
(TRENTON) - Responding to a recent report that rated New Jersey′s roadways as the nation′s worst, Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), the Assembly Transportation,... Read more.
Wisniewski deserves a look as next Assembly Speaker
9/7/2009
The Home News Tribune′s recent editorial, "Roberts out; who will be in?" prominently mentions Assemblypersons Joe Cryan and Bonnie Watson Coleman but nowhere speaks of the outstanding... Read more.
Speaker Roberts′ Leadership Just What New Jersey Needed in Difficult Times
9/2/2009
(SAYREVILLE) - Assembly Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) today released the following statement after Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts Jr. (D-Camden) announced he... Read more.
Speaker Roberts′ Leadership Just What New Jersey Needed in Difficult Times
9/2/2009
(SAYREVILLE) – Assembly Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) today released the following statement after Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts Jr. (D-Camden) announced he... Read more.
New Jersey Sierra Club Endorses Wisniewski for Assembly
8/26/2009
(SAYREVILLE) – The New Jersey chapter of the Sierra Club, the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization, today announced their endorsement of John... Read more.
Wisniewski Bill Creating Veteran′s Oral History Foundation Now Law
8/17/2009
(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski and Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez to establish a... Read more.
Wisniewski Wins Support from Local Teachers
8/11/2009
(19th Legislative District) – Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski has earned the endorsement of the teachers and educational support professionals of the New Jersey Education... Read more.
Wisniewski / Schaer / Spencer Bill Setting 20 - Year Statute of Limitations for Foreclosures Closer to Becoming Law
8/4/2009
(TRENTON) - Legislation Assembly members John Wisniewski, Gary Schaer and L. Grace Spencer sponsored to codify a timeframe under which a lender can file a foreclosure action... Read more.
Wisniewski Says He Rejected Bid to Lure Him into Scandal
7/30/2009
In 1975, as New Jersey government tried to recover from the era of corrupt public officials and politicians like Newark Mayor Hugh Addonizio, Jersey City Mayor Tom Whelan and Hudson County... Read more.
Democratic Chairman Plans Chat with O′Leary About State Assembly Campaign
7/29/2009
(SOUTH AMBOY) Democratic Organization Chairman Joseph Spicuzzo said Wednesday that he plans to call South Amboy Mayor John T. O′Leary on Thursday to discuss his bid for state... Read more.
Assemblyman Wisniewski Reveals Failed Attempt to Lure Him Into Graft Scheme
7/29/2009
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY) Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) had a chance to do business with a man posing as a developer — if only he would mix his private law practice with... Read more.
Wisniewski Says Smith Offered Him Dwek Legal Work and He Turned it Down
7/28/2009
Assembly Deputy Speaker John Wisniewski (D-Sayreville) says that he is the "DOT official" described in a criminal complaint against Assemblyman L. Harvey Smith (D-Jersey City) and that he... Read more.
Wisniewski Asks Running Mate O′Leary to Consider Abandoning Assembly Run
7/28/2009
Assemlyman John Wisniewski (D-Sayreville) today called his running mate in the 19th Legislative District, South Amboy Mayor Jack O′Leary, and asked him to give serious... Read more.
Statement by Assemblyman Wisniewski on the Complaint filed against Assemblyman Smith
7/26/2009
“I am angered by last week’s arrests and these violations of the public trust. Those charged should do what is right for their constituents and the people of this state and... Read more.
Assembly to Consider FY2010 Budget, Continue Efforts to Help New Jersey Emerge Strong From Global Recession
6/24/2009
(TRENTON) – The Assembly will meet Thursday to consider adopting a new state budget and continuing efforts to help New Jersey emerge strong from the global economic recession,... Read more.
Sweeping State Economic Stimulus Measure Clears Assembly Budget Panel
6/22/2009
(TRENTON) – Landmark legislation that would maximize New Jersey’s federal stimulus investments, promote economic growth and development efforts vital to pulling the state out... Read more.
Assembly Democrats on Bill to Increase Public Input on Health Insurer Conversions
6/12/2009
(TRENTON) - Assembly members Gary S. Schaer, John F. McKeon, John S. Wisniewski, L. Grace Spencer and Jack Conners - the Democratic members of the Assembly Financial... Read more.
Pedestrian Safety Legislation Continues to Advance
6/2/2009
(TRENTON) – Legislation Assembly members Linda Stender, John S. Wisniewski, Ruben J. Ramos, Jr., and Thomas P. Giblin sponsored to enhance pedestrian safety throughout New Jersey... Read more.
Pedestrian deaths increasing in N.J.; state weighs new safety measures
6/2/2009
From NewsroomJersey.com Each year pedestrian fatalities comprise about 11 percent of all traffic fatalities and there are approximately 4,600 pedestrian deaths. Another 70,000 pedestrians... Read more.
Bill Adding Driver Inattention to Police Reports Moves Forward
5/27/2009
(TRENTON) – Legislation Assembly members John S. Wisniewski and Pamela R. Lampitt sponsored to require police accident reports to include whether drivers were distracted at the time of... Read more.
Assembly Panel Clears Wisniewski/Chivukula Bill to Help Seniors Remain in Their Homes & Communities
5/12/2009
Measure Would Exempt Homeowners 62 & Older From Building Permit Fees (TRENTON) - The Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee released legislation Assemblymen John Wisniewski... Read more.
DeAngelo/Schaer/Wisniewski/McKeon Bill to Reform Lending Activities Becomes Law
5/12/2009
New Law Will Revise Mortgage & Consumer Loan Practices (TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Wayne P. DeAngelo (D-Mercer/Middlesex), Gary S. Schaer (D-Passaic), John S.... Read more.
N.J. Residents, Businesses to Benefit From Additional $50M for Local Transportation Work
5/12/2009
$207.5 Million Total Will Create Jobs, Ease Property Taxes(TRENTON) - Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee Chairman John S. Wisniewski on Tuesday... Read more.
Wisniewski & Dr. Frank Field Turn Up the Heat On Improving Fire Education in New Jersey
5/12/2009
Duo using Message as Part of Comprehensive Effort To Change the Way Fire Safety Education is Taught (TRENTON) - Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, chairman of the New Jersey Fire Safety... Read more.
Bill to Reform Lending Activities Becomes Law
5/4/2009
(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Wayne P. DeAngelo (D-Mercer/Middlesex), Gary S. Schaer (D-Passaic), John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) and John F. McKeon (D-Essex) to reform... Read more.
N.J. Residents, Businesses to Benefit from Additional $50M for Local Transportation Work.
4/28/2009
(TRENTON) - Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee Chairman John S. Wisniewski on Tuesday praised plans to provide an additional $50 million to help... Read more.
Bill Package to Improve Teen Driver Safety Now Law
4/16/2009
(TRENTON) - Measures sponsored by Assembly members Anthony Chiappone, John S. Wisniewski, Pamela R. Lampitt, Peter J. Barnes III and John F. McKeon to improve teen driver safety in New... Read more.
New Jersey counties and Towns to get Additional $50 million to Pay for Transportation Work
4/16/2009
(TRENTON) - Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski on Thursday announced the state will be providing an additional $50 million next fiscal year to help counties and municipalities pay for... Read more.
Assemblyman Wisniewski Launches Fire Safety Education Initiative
4/6/2009
(SAYREVILLE) - Following a Monday roundtable discussion with education and fire safety experts, Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski today again stressed the need for improvements in the way New... Read more.
Lawmaker on Target for Fund Use
3/27/2009
Asbury Park Press - Letters to the Editor State Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, D-Middlesex, continues to be an outstanding and conscientious lawmaker.A few years ago, I had the honor, as a... Read more.
Assembly OK′s Bill to Reform Lending Activities
3/16/2009
(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by sponsored by Assemblymen Wayne P. DeAngelo (D-Mercer/Middlesex), Gary S. Schaer (D-Passaic), John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) and John F. McKeon... Read more.
Assembly Panel Clears Wisniewski Bill to Help Seniors Remain in Their Homes and Communities
3/9/2009
(TRENTON) - The Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee released legislation Assemblymen John Wisniewski and Upendra Chivukula sponsored to permit municipalities to exempt senior... Read more.
Bill Package to Improve Teen Driver Safety Passes Assembly
3/5/2009
Four-Bill package Implements Priority Recommendations of the Teen Driver Study Commission - (TRENTON) - Assembly members Anthony Chiappone, John S. Wisniewski and Pamela R.... Read more.
