Joseph Vas

ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS URGE HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE TO TRY MEDIATION PROGRAMS

Programs Offers Chance to Resolve Loan Delinquencies.

(TRENTON) – Assembly members Bonnie Watson Coleman, Jerry Green, Ralph R. Caputo, John J. Burzichelli and Joseph Vas today urged homeowners facing foreclosure to take advantage of a programs that can help resolve disputes and keep families in their homes.

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ASSEMBLY BILL TO EASE NEW JERSEY CORPORATE TAXES NOW LAW

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Joseph Vas, Louis D. Greenwald and Albert Coutinho easing New Jersey corporate taxes was signed into law today by Gov. Jon S. Corzine. The bill - long-sought by New Jersey businesses - is among many pushed by New Jersey Democrats to help New Jersey emerge stronger from the global economic crisis.

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BILL STREAMLINING SALES TAX BREAK
FOR UEZ-BASED SMALL BUSINESSES NOW LAW

(TRENTON) - Legislation making it easier for businesses in New Jersey's 34 urban enterprise zones (UEZ) to purchase goods and services for their businesses sales-tax-free was signed into law today by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.

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ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS ISSUE MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE ON ENACTMENT OF BILL TO BOOST NJ BUSINESSES

New Law Provides $3,000 for Each New Job

(WOODBRIDGE) - Assembly Democrats today issued a multimedia package on the Tuesday enactment of legislation designed to help New Jersey businesses emerge stronger from the global economic crisis.

The measure (A-3294) is among about 40 advanced by the Assembly to help residents and businesses withstand the financial uncertainty.

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BILL TO BOOST NEW JERSEY BUSINESSES NOW LAW

Measure Provides $3,000 for Each New Job

(WOODBRIDGE) – Gov. Jon S. Corzine today signed into law a bill designed to help New Jersey businesses emerge stronger from the global economic crisis.

The bill is among about 40 advanced by the Assembly to help residents and businesses withstand the financial uncertainty.

The bill (A-3294) creates the “Invest New Jersey Business Grant Program” program that will help small and mid-size businesses by providing grants of $3,000 for each new job created.

Sponsored by Assembly members Nelson Albano (D-Cumberland), Matt Milam (D-Cumberland), Joseph Vas (D-Middlesex), Louis Greenwald (D-Camden) and Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer), the measure replaces and expands the state’s Business Retention & Relocation Assistance Grants.

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VAS TO APPEAR ON MY9 TO TOUT ANTI-FORECLOSURE, PRO-BUSINESS EFFORTS

(PERTH AMBOY) - Assemblyman Joseph Vas will appear Sunday on My9 WWOR-TV’s “New Jersey Now” to discuss New Jersey’s efforts to keep people in their homes and help New Jersey businesses emerge stronger from the global economic crisis.

The program is scheduled to air Sunday at noon.

Vas is expected to discuss legislation passed by the Assembly to combat home foreclosures and promote New Jersey businesses.

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ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS COMMENTARY ON PASSAGE OF INVESTNJ BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM

Measure Would Promote Job-Growth and Aid Business Retention

(TRENTON) - Assembly Democrats today issued the following multimedia package on the 55-23 vote to pass legislation (A-3294), which would expand New Jersey's business retention and job creation program.

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VAS UNVEILS EFFORT TO PREVENT HOME FORECLOSURES AND HELP RESIDENTS STRUGGLING AGAINST GLOBAL FINANCIAL MELTDOWN

(PERTH AMBOY) - Assemblyman Joseph Vas today joined with Faith Fellowship and the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development to announce foreclosure prevention and financial counseling.

The parties signed an agreement to increase consumer awareness of mortgage products, funding and refinancing, boost access to credit and loan counseling and provide temporary assistance to constituents facing foreclosure.

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Three women widely viewed as rising stars in the Democratic Party are likely to receive consideration for Lt. Governor next year when Jon Corzine picks a running mate: State Sens. Dana Redd (D-Camden) and Teresa Ruiz (D-Newark), and Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz. 

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The Asbury Park Press is reporting that "federal and state law enforcement officials are investigating activities connected to the previous city administration headed by former Mayor Joseph Vas."  Wilda Diaz, who ousted Vas in the mayoral election last spring, confirmed that prosecutors have requested certain information.  This won't help Vas keep his State Assembly seat in 2009. Read More >