Assemblyman Conners

CONNERS TO ATTEND DEPLOYMENT CEREMONY
FOR 3,000 NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS

Assemblyman to Salute New Jersey Troops Headed Overseas

(TRENTON) - Assemblyman Jack Conners, chairman of the Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee, will attend the deployment of New Jersey National Guard members of the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team tomorrow at Fort Dix.  Over 3,000 New Jersey soldiers will be deployed for "Operation Iraqi Freedom" during the next eight days. 

CONAWAY/CONNERS BILL PACKAGE TO PROTECT WORKERS IN PLANT CLOSING CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL

Lawmakers Introduce Three-Bill Package Spurred by Abrupt Closing
Of Burlington County Trucking Company

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Labor Committee today released a three-bill package sponsored by Assemblymen Jack Conners and Herb Conaway, MD to further protect workers affected by abrupt plant closings, mass layoffs or the transfer of operations.

ASSEMBLY CLEARS CONNERS/CRUZ PEREZ BILL TO HONOR NEW JERSEY MILITARY MOTHERS

Measure Would Designate Last Sunday of September To Recognize Gold Star Mothers

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee today released legislation Assemblyman Jack Conners and Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez sponsored to designate the last Sunday in September of each year as New Jersey Gold Star Mother's Day.

ASSEMBLY PASSES CONNERS BILL URGING FEDS
TO UPDATE EDUCATIONAL AID FOR POST 9-11 VETERANS

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed a measure Assemblyman Jack Conners is sponsoring to urge the federal government to enact bipartisan legislation to provide returning soldiers with enhanced post-service educational benefits.

CONNERS CRAFTS GI BILL FOR NEW JERSEY VETS

Measure Would Expand Educational Assistance for Undergraduate & Graduate Studies

(TRENTON) - Assemblyman Jack Conners has introduced legislation that would expand affordable higher educational opportunities for New Jersey's returning wartime soldiers.           

CONNERS/CONAWAY RAILWAY 'QUIET ZONE' BILL PASSES ASSEMBLY

Measure Would Help Communities Situated Near Light Rail Lines

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed legislation Assemblymen Jack Conners and Herb Conaway, MD sponsored that would request the federal government to establish a funding program to help small towns located near light rail lines create "quiet zones."

CONNERS URGES FEDS TO ENACT EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT FOR POST 9-11 VETERANS

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Veterans and Military Affairs Committee today released a measure Assemblyman Jack Conners sponsored urging the federal government to enact bipartisan legislation to provide returning soldiers with enhanced post-service educational benefits.

CONNERS COLD WAR VETS BILL PASSES ASSEMBLY

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed legislation Assemblymen Jack Conners sponsored to honor the thousands of New Jersey military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed forces during the 46-year Cold War era.

"Thousands of New Jerseyans served this nation admirably during the Cold War, one of the most tense and stressful periods of our nation's history," said Conners (D-Burlington/Camden), a veteran and chairman of the Assembly's Veterans' and Military Affairs panel.  "Although many never saw direct combat, the mean and women who served during the Cold War era played a role in the ultimate defeat of Soviet Communism.  It is time these unsung heroes finally receive the recognition and appreciation they deserve."

CONNERS/VAN DREW MILITARY MEDALS BILL PASSES SENATE

(TRENTON) - The Senate today passed legislation Assemblymen Jack Conners and Jeff Van Drew sponsored to honor more New Jersey veterans for their military service by refining eligibility for the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal.

CONNERS/VAN DREW MILITARY MEDALS BILL CLEARS SENATE COMMITEE

Measure Would Expand Eligibility for New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal
 
(TRENTON) - A Senate committee today released legislation Assemblymen Jack Conners and Jeff Van Drew sponsored to honor more New Jersey veterans for their military service by expanding eligibility for the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal.