Assemblyman Conners

CONNERS WELCOMES HOME NEW JERSEY TROOPS WHO SERVED OVERSEAS IN IRAQ

(TRENTON) - Assembly Veterans and Military Affairs Chairman Jack Conners was among those today welcoming home nearly 3,000 New Jersey soldiers who voluntarily served in Iraq.

During ceremonies for the troops, Conners joined members of the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, military leaders, state officials and residents to celebrate the return of the state's second largest deployment of New Jersey National Guard members. 

Conners issued the following statement:

"I extend a warm heartfelt welcome home and thank you to each of the brave members of the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team who have returned to their home -- New Jersey.

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MILITARY & VETERANS PANEL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON OVERSEAS NJ RESERVISTS AND NATIONAL GUARD UNITS

State Department on Military and Veterans Affairs To Give Panel Status of Troops Overseas

(TRENTON) – The Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee will take testimony Thursday from senior representatives of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on the status of New Jersey Reserve and National Guard units serving overseas.

MEDIA ADVISORY -- THURSDAY

MILITARY & VETERANS PANEL TO TAKE TESTIMONY
ON OVERSEAS NJ RESERVISTS AND NATIONAL GUARD UNITS

State Department on Military and Veterans Affairs To Give Panel Status of Troops Overseas 

(TRENTON) – The Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee will take testimony Thursday from senior representatives of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on the status of New Jersey Reserve and National Guard units serving overseas.

ASSEMBLY PASSES CONNERS/CONAWAY BILL EXPANDING HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS IN CIVIL SERVICE

Bill Would Give Vets Eligible For Federal Civil Service, But Ineligible For State Civil Service, Additional Points Above Earned Score On State Exam

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Military and Veterans Committee Chairman Jack Conners and Assemblyman Herb Conaway M.D. that would expand civil service preference to veterans who currently ineligible was passed by the Assembly today.

ASSEMBLY PASSES CONNERS/CONAWAY BILL EXPANDING HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS IN CIVIL SERVICE

Bill Would Give Vets Eligible For Federal Civil Service, But Ineligible For State Civil Service, Additional Points Above Earned Score On State Exam

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Military and Veterans Committee Chairman Jack Conners and Assemblyman Herb Conaway M.D. that would expand civil service preference to veterans who currently ineligible was passed by the Assembly today.

CONNERS AND MILAM PUSH BILL TO ENSURE FALLEN NEW JERSEY VETERANS ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY

(TRENTON) - Assemblymen Jack Conners and Matthew Milam are sponsoring legislation to ensure every deceased New Jersey veteran is treated with dignity by giving veterans' organizations the right to receive the cremains of a veteran that go unclaimed for a year.

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 General Assembly today passed 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.

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.