Tony Bucco Archives - New Jersey Globe

Bucco wants Murphy to ensure Homestead tax credits go out in November

September 10, 2020 10:42 am

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) called on Gov. Phil Murphy to negotiate with the legislature to ensure residents get tax rebates under the Homestead Benefits program before the new year. “New Jersey families continue to struggle with lost jobs, furloughs,...

Mehta hits Bucco over no votes on voting access bills

August 31, 2020 11:34 am

Democratic State Senate candidate Rupande Mehta launched an attack against State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) over a series of no votes the incumbent made on three voting access bills last week. “Once again, Bucco has voted in line with his...

In first re-election attack, Bucco claims Mehta an ‘inexperienced hyperpartisan’

August 28, 2020 3:29 pmAugust 28, 2020 5:15 pm

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) launched the first attack of his re-election campaign Friday, targeting Democratic challenger Rupande Mehta over the effect of COVID-19 shutdowns on New Jersey businesses. “My opponent’s position is so extreme it’s out of step with...

Bucco warns of impending doom of state’s restaurant industry

August 21, 2020 2:40 pmAugust 28, 2020 2:03 pm

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) issued a dire warning to Gov. Phil Murphy about the looming fate of the state’s restaurant industry as he continued to urge the return of indoor dining Friday. “Our restaurants have been prepared since May...

Senate Republicans urge in-person machine voting

August 20, 2020 1:26 pm

Senate Republicans are urging Gov. Phil Murphy to allow in-person machine voting on Nov. 3. “My office is being inundated with calls and emails from people who are livid that they are being forced by executive order to vote in...

Big name Democrats raising money for Mehta

August 13, 2020 9:47 pm

Some of New Jersey’s top Democrats are stepping up their financial support of Rupande Mehta for State Senate in the 25th district against incumbent Anthony M. Bucco (R-Boonton). First Lady Tammy Murphy and Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) and Bonnie Watson...

Bucco: Murphy to blame for permanent restaurant closures

August 7, 2020 11:05 am

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) said Gov. Phil Murphy is to blame for permanent restaurant closures fueled by the COVID-19 crisis. “This is real life, and the Governor is letting it happen,” Bucco said. “I’ve heard of seven restaurants that...