Jack Conners

CONNERS & CONAWAY: RIVER TOWNS MUST NOT BE DREDGE DUMPING GROUND

Emphasize Long-Standing Opposition to Dredge Proposal

(DELRAN) – Assemblymen Jack Conners and Herb Conaway, MD on Tuesday joined Gov. Jon S. Corzine and U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews in opposing a plan that would deposit dredge spoils from the Delaware River in New Jersey towns.

NEW LAW SPONSORED BY CONNERS, VOSS & TUCKER WILL HELP STUDENTS WITH DIABETES

Law Allows Diabetic Students to Self-Medicate in School; Provides Training for Teachers, Aides and Bus Drivers

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assembly members Jack Conners, Joan M. Voss and Cleopatra G. Tucker to create individualized health care plans for students with diabetes and training in diabetes care for school employees was recently signed into law by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.

“Diabetes is a disease that requires constant personal management,” said Conners (D-Camden/Burlington). “Until now, state law required students with diabetes to visit the school nurse for any and all medication, which was at best unfair to their education and at worst dangerous to their health.”

New Jersey Republicans admit that there is little possibility they'll turn over control of the Assembly this year, but they have hyped their chances in some sleeper districts where they don't typically compete.

Fundraising reports released today show that some money is being raised in those purported sleeper districts, but not much. 

In the 4th District, Republicans Domenick DiCicco and Eugene Lawrence have raised $69,887 - most of which comes from attorneys all over the country.  That's about half of the $134,473 incumbent Paul Moriarty (D-Washington Twp.) and newcomer Democratic running mate Bill Collins have raised. 

"Obviously District 4 is a place where we expect to do well," said Republican State Chairman Jay Webber.

Republicans haven't talked much about District 7, which is considered a Democratic district even though GOP Sen. Diane Allen (R-Edgewater Park) has won there five times.  But their Assembly candidates there - Leah Arter and Harry Adams - have raised almost $90,000 and have spent $77,263 (The Assembly Republican Victory committee took enough notice to donate almost $5,000). The two Republican candidates have $12,250 on hand. 

Chris Russell, a political consultant for Arter and Adams, said the campaign against incumbents Herbert Conaway (D-Delanco) and Jack Conners (D-Pennsauken) is "under the rader." 

"We know the district is difficult, but we figure the only way to put them is position is the old fashioned way," said Russell, who cited the candidates' aggressive ground game.   "If they're in position, we'll strike, and I think right now, they're definitely outworking Conaway and Connors on the ground."

Conners and Conaway have raised a combined $196,603 and have about $53,000 on hand. 

District 14 was supposed to be one of the Republicans' top races this year, but their recruitment efforts fell through after Hamilton Councilwoman Kelly Yaede dropped out at the last minute.

ASSEMBLYMAN CONNERS HONORS POWs & MIAs DURING ANNUAL RECOGNITION EVENT

(CINNAMINSON) – Assemblyman Jack Conners was joined Friday by about 600 veterans, invited guests and local officials as he hosted his 8th annual POW/MIA Recognition Event to honor those held prisoner in and those still missing from America’s military conflicts.

“American Prisoners-of-War and Missing-in-Action are forced to endure conditions most of us would prefer not to even think about, and the grief their loved ones have faced is immeasurable,” Conners said. “The courage of both must never be forgotten, and I am proud to hold this event each year to bring awareness to those sacrifices made for our country."

DIEGNAN / BARNES / CONNERS / RAMOS BILL TO HELP VETERANS MAKE TRANSITION INTO CLASSROOM NOW LAW

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Patrick J. Diegnan Jr., Peter J. Barnes III, Jack Conners and Ruben J. Ramos Jr. to help veterans make the transition from the battlefield to the college classroom was signed into law Sunday by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.

The law (A-3360) requires the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, in consultation with the Department of Veterans’ and Military Affairs, to establish the Troops to College Program.

The program will assist New Jersey’s public institutions of higher education in coordinating a comprehensive array of services to help veterans make the transition into the college classroom.

“Our veterans deserve the best, and that includes access to higher education,” said Diegnan (D-Middlesex). “This plan would make that transition easier and is the right thing to do for those who have sacrificed their time and energy to defend our nation.”

Joint Statement of Assemblymen Jack Conners & Herb Conaway, MD, regarding Chairman Rick Perr:

"We find ourselves very disappointed in the actions and long pattern of self-dealing of both Burlington County Democratic Committee Chairman Rick Perr and the former treasurer over whom he exercised authority.

"There has been disregard for party rules and values and grievous disloyalty shown to long-time party supporters.

"We believe the Burlington County Democratic Party needs new leadership. Mr. Perr should immediately step aside and allow for the election of a new chairman."

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CONNERS TO ATTEND INTERMENT CEREMONY FOR CREMAINS OF UNCLAIMED WW I AND WW II VETERANS

(WRIGHTSTOWN) – Assemblyman Jack Conners on Friday will be among those attending a ceremony to inter the unclaimed cremains of a World War I and a World War II veteran in the state’s veterans’ cemetery.

“It’s vitally important that we do all we can to ensure that fallen service men and women are honorably received,” said Conners (D-Burlington), chairman of the Assembly Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. “Keeping faith to these veterans is our duty as Americans. Those who have sacrificed and served to protect our freedom deserve a proper farewell.”

With another campaign upon them, the Burlco GOP has resorted to their increasingly predictable tactic of lying to the voters about what they intend to do and lying to the voters about what their opponents will do.
 

DIEGNAN / BARNES / CONNERS / RAMOS LOOK TO HELP VETERANS MAKE TRANSITION INTO CLASSROOM

BILL CREATING ‘TROOPS TO COLLEGE’ PROGRAM GETS FINAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Patrick J. Diegnan Jr., Peter J. Barnes III, Jack Conners and Ruben J. Ramos Jr. to help veterans make the transition from the battlefield to the college classroom has received final legislative approval.

The bill (A-3360) would require the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, in consultation with the Department of Veterans’ and Military Affairs, to establish the Troops to College Program. The program would assist New Jersey’s public institutions of higher education in coordinating a comprehensive array of services to help veterans make the transition into the college classroom.

“Our veterans deserve the best, and that includes access to higher education,” said Diegnan (D-Middlesex). “This plan would make that transition easier and is the right thing to do for those who have sacrificed their time and energy to defend our nation.”

QUIGLEY / CONNERS / MORIARTY ’VOTE BY MAIL’ BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

Measure Streamlines Steps Voters Use to Cast Absentee Ballots in Elections

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assembly members Joan Quigley, Jack Conners and Paul Moriarty to create the state’s first vote-by-mail law is now law. The measure was signed by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.

“Choosing who to vote for can be a confusing and stressful process,” said Quigley (D-Hudson). “Casting a ballot shouldn’t. be. Moving to a true vote by mail system will make it easier for people to exercise their right to vote and increase public participation in the democratic process.”