Is Jack Conners the smartest legislator?
Assemblyman Jack Conners (D-Camden), 64, is a former bank Vice President.  He was elected to the State Assembly in 1997, winning an open seat that had been held by the Republicans.

Jack Conners

August 23, 2007 - 8:44am

Ex-Hockey star seeks Assembly seat

Brian Propp, 47, played in the NHL for fifteen seasons and is now a Philadelphia Flyers broadcaster.: Philadelphia Flyers PhotoBrian Propp, 47, played in the NHL for fifteen seasons and is now a Philadelphia Flyers broadcaster.: Philadelphia Flyers PhotoSouth Jersey isn’t exactly Hollywood, but you might think it is based on the Republican legislative slate in the seventh district.

Ok, not really.

But in that district, two out of the three Republican candidates are at least local celebrities. In addition to incumbent state Senator Diane Allen, who was the face of Philadelphia’s Channel 10 news for many years, the Republicans are rolling out former Philadelphia Flyer All-Star Brian Propp.

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June 28, 2007 - 2:16pm

Allen attacks Conaway and Conners over monetization

The Republican assault on Democrats over monetization continues, in what is becoming a frequent campaign theme.

Today, Seventh District Republican state Senator Diane Allen issued a press release attacking her district’s two Democratic Assemblyman, Herb Conaway and Jack Conners, for refusing to vote for an amendment to the state budget that would have stricken monetization language.

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May 14, 2007 - 4:08pm

Dems want Assembly candidate to swear she isn't seeking judgeship

The Burlington Democratic Chairman wants Republican Nancy Whatley-Griffin to sign an affidavit confirming that she isn't runing for State Assembly just so she can get a judgeship down the road.  

"It's simple, all she has to do is sign this affidavit and prove to the taxpayers of Burlington County that she has not agreed to run for office in exchange for a lucrative political appointment," said Richard Perr, the Democratic leader.  "The Burlco Republicans have been engaged in something-for-something politics for years. It's time for Whatley-Griffin to stand against this deeply rooted corruption and prove that Judgeships are not for sale. If she refuses to sign this affidavit her silence will confirm that she has boarded the sinking Burlco GOP ship."

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Assembly Passes Quigley, Conners 'Vote By Mail Law of 2008'

Release Date: Jun 16 2008

Assembly Democrats News Release

ASSEMBLY PASSES QUIGLEY/CONNERS 'VOTE BY MAIL LAW OF 2008'

Measure Would Streamline Steps Voters Use to Cast Absentee Ballots in Elections

(TRENTON) - The General Assembly today passed legislation Assembly members Joan M. Quigley and Jack Conners sponsored to eliminate New Jersey's current absentee ballot system and replace it with a true "vote-by-mail" system.

Assembly Passes Cohen, Conners Bill Suspending Mortgage Interest Payments for Active Duty Soldiers

Release Date: Jun 16 2008

Assembly Democrats News Release

ASSEMBLY PASSES COHEN/CONNERS BILL SUSPENDING MORTGAGE INTEREST PAYMENTS FOR ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Neil M. Cohen and Jack Conners sponsored to temporarily suspend mortgage interest payments for active duty military personnel was unanimously passed today by the General Assembly.

Assembly Panel Releases Conners Bill to Improve Reporting, Oversight of Insurance Providers

Release Date: Jun 5 2008

Assembly Democrats News Release

ASSEMBLY PANEL RELEASES CONNERS BILL TO IMPROVE REPORTING, OVERSIGHT OF INSURANCE PROVIDERS

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblyman Jack Conners sponsored to require additional oversight of and reporting requirements for New Jersey's insurance industry was released today by the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

CONNERS, CONAWAY: BURLINGTON RIVER TOWNS SHOULD NOT BE DREDGE DUMPING GROUNDS

Release Date: Jun 2 2008

CONNERS, CONAWAY: BURLINGTON RIVER TOWNS
SHOULD NOT BE DREDGE DUMPING GROUNDS

Legislators Oppose Proposal to Dump Dredged Delaware River Spoils
In Coastal Communities

(DELRAN) - Assemblymen Jack Conners and Herb Conaway, MD, today announced their opposition to a proposal by the state Department of Environmental Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers to dump up to 900,000 cubic yards of dredge material in towns along the Burlington/Camden Delaware River coastline.

Cohen, Conners Bill Suspending Mortgage Interest Payments for Active Duty Soldiers Advances

Release Date: May 22 2008

Assembly Democrats News Release

COHEN/CONNERS BILL SUSPENDING MORTGAGE INTEREST PAYMENTS FOR ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS ADVANCES

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Neil M. Cohen and Jack Conners sponsored to temporarily suspend mortgage interest payments for active duty military personnel was unanimously released today by the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

Adler-Conners Introduce Bill To Guarantee Higher Ed For Returning Vets

Release Date: Mar 27 2008

ADLER-CONNERS INTRODUCE BILL TO GUARANTEE HIGHER ED FOR RETURNING VETS

TRENTON – In an effort to combat joblessness and low wages among New Jersey’s returning combat veterans, Senator John H. Adler and Assemblyman Jack Conners have introduced the “New Jersey GI Bill” which would provide higher education benefits to guarantee affordable college education for those engaged in fighting terrorism overseas.

Assembly Passes Quigley, Conners, Prieto Measure to Bring Overseas Voting into 21st Century

Release Date: Mar 13 2008

Assembly Democrats News Release

ASSEMBLY PASSES QUIGLEY/CONNERS/PRIETO MEASURE TO BRING OVERSEAS VOTING INTO 21ST CENTURY

Measure Would Ease Restrictions, Update Ballot Transmission Methods for NJ Residents Stationed or Living Abroad

(TRENTON) - The General Assembly today passed legislation Assembly members Joan M. Quigley, Jack Conners, and Vincent Prieto sponsored to ease archaic voting restrictions on New Jerseyans living or stationed overseas by allowing them to submit their ballots through 21st Century communications means.

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