2012 Press Releases

February 15 - Turner Excited at Prospect of Long-Delayed Work at Trenton Central High, But Urges Immediate Action

TRENTON – Senator Shirley K. Turner today released the following statement upon learning that Trenton Central High School was among 20 construction and renovation projects green-lighted by the Schools Development Authority...[MORE]

February 9 - Turner Legislation Prohibiting Bias Against NJ Transit Passengers with Guide/Service Dog Clears Committee

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner (D – Mercer) that would prohibit New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) from denying entry or use of any vehicle to a person who uses a guide or service dog cleared the Senate Transportation...[MORE]

February 9 - Turner/Gill Measure to End Employment Discrimination Based on Credit History Clears Labor Committee

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Nia H. Gill that would end employment discrimination based on an individual’s credit history or financial status was approved today by the Senate...[MORE]


February 6 - Rice-Turner Bill to Help Keep Kids in School Advances

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Ronald L. Rice and Shirley K. Turner which would focus State resources on reducing the student dropout rate and helping to make it easier for out-of-school minors to reengage with school was approved by...[MORE]

January 17 - Norcross/Turner Bill Allowing for School Elections in November Now Law

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Donald Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester) and Shirley K. Turner (D-Mercer) to give voters, municipalities and school districts the ability to move local school elections from April to November is now law. ..[MORE]


January 13 - Turner Offers to Broker Meeting to Bring State Police Assistance to Trenton

TRENTON -  Sen. Shirley Turner today offered to broker a meeting among state, county and city law enforcement officials that could lead to the New Jersey State Police playing an expanded role in policing the capital city...[MORE]

January 5 - Turner Bill to Help Trenton Clear Unsafe, Blighted Properties Gets Senate Committee Okay

TRENTON – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today released legislation Sen. Shirley Turner sponsored to provide Trenton with more than $2.7 million for the demolition of unsafe buildings that pose a hazard to public health and safety...[MORE]