On The Issues

Fiscal Responsibility & Government Transparency

Senator Buono is making sure New Jersey’s taxpayers and working families are always put first. Everyday she is fighting to make Trenton more open, honest and accountable.

Jobs

Senator Barbara Buono is working every day to improve New Jersey’s economy. That’s why she’s striving to create a level playing field for workers and small businesses to prosper and to protect those who have been hit hard by the economic storm.

Women & Families

As a working mother of four, Senator Buono has dedicated herself to ensuring the welfare of New Jersey’s families. She knows first-hand the struggles of balancing home and work lives, as well as the pressures of getting children off to day-care and school.

Education

Senator Buono is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for every student at every level – from pre-school to college and beyond. In the state legislature, she’s played a major role in reshaping New Jersey’s educational funding formula so every child – regardless of socio-economic status or where he or she lives – is given the tools and support needed to learn and develop to their full potential.

Health

Senator Barbara Buono has long been a champion of health care. With spiraling health insurance costs squeezing everyone – from New Jersey’s working families to our small businesses – Senator Buono is fighting to reform the system so everyone has access to affordable, accessible quality care.

Senior Citizens

Protecting our seniors and creating a safety net for those later in life is an important role of government. Senator Buono believes we must honor our parents and grandparents by making sure they can retire with dignity and security while enjoying good health and independence. Barbara Buono believes no one should ever have to choose between putting food on the table and taking life-saving prescription medicine.

Environment

Protecting New Jersey’s environment is one of the most important issues facing our state and nation in the 21st century. Senator Buono is holding accountable those who cause damage to our environment, health and economy.

Public Safety

The first duty of government is to keep the public safe and secure. Senator Buono will continue bringing about measures to protect our citizens and our communities with the vigilance and accountability they need and deserve. New Jersey’s geographic location makes our security an essential issue. However, Senator Buono does not believe public safety begins and ends with fighting terrorism.

Consumer Protection

Senator Buono believes every single New Jerseyan deserves a fair deal. That’s why she’s taking on those who mislead and defraud customers or make false claims about their products and services. Barbara Buono will continue pushing for enhanced and additional consumer protections from financial fraud or deception.

Cultural Awareness

New Jersey is a rich mosaic of people, ideas and ethnicities. Senator Barbara Buono believes we should all respect our differences, celebrate what brings us together and work as a community towards making our state one of the best places in the country to live, work and raise a family.