New Jersey veterans

Voss Bill Would Create License Plates For Bronze Star War Heroes

Lawmaker Introduces Legislation Before Memorial Day to Recognize Decorated Vets

(FORT LEE) - Assemblywoman Joan Voss has introduced legislation that would honor decorated war heroes who have received the Bronze Star Medal for their service in the United States military with a special license plate.

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.

COHEN/DIEGNAN/PRIETO MEASURES ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD 

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee today released two measures Assemblymen Neil Cohen, Patrick Diegnan and Vincent Prieto sponsored to augment benefits for surviving family members of New Jersey National Guard members killed while on active duty.

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/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.

SENATE PANEL RELEASES CRUZ-PEREZ/MAYER BILL
AIMED AT PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS

Measure Would Provide Housing Assistance for Graduates of Transitional Housing Program

(TRENTON) - A Senate committee today released legislation Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez  and Assemblyman David Mayer sponsored to dedicate a portion of the state's rental assistance to provide housing assistance for homeless veterans who complete a state-administered housing tutorial program.