Assemblyman Conners

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.

CONNERS & CONAWAY BILL ADDRESSING CAMPAIGN FUND MISUSE BECOMES LAW

Governor Corzine Signs Measure that Prohibits Campaign Fund Misuse

(TRENTON) - Governor Jon Corzine recently signed legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Jack Conners and Herb Conaway, MD, that will prohibit the distribution of campaign funds to any charity in which a candidate or a family member is a director or paid employee.

CONNERS NAMED VFW LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR

Prestigious honor given for support to Veterans throughout New Jersey

(DELRAN)  -- The New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars has announced that Assemblyman Jack Conners is the 2007 VFW Legislator of the Year.

MAYER/DIEGNAN/CONNERS 'STOLEN VALOR' BILL
SIGNED INTO LAW

(TRENTON) - Assemblymen David R. Mayer, Patrick Diegnan, and Jack Conners have succeeded in enacting a new state law imposing criminal penalties for anyone who impersonates - with the intent to deceive - a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces or the New Jersey National Guard either by wearing a uniform, medal, or insignia authorized for official military use.