VAS/CHIVUKULA/VAN DREW MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION BILL PASSES ASSEMBLY

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today approved legislation Assemblymen Joseph Vas, Upendra Chivukula and Jeff Van Drew sponsored to protect enlisted military personal from losing employment while being called to serve in the military during a time of war or emergency.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS PANEL ADVANCES
PRO-SHOPPER LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
Measure to Require Stores to Charge Customers
Advertised 'After-Rebate' Prices Among Bills OK’d

(TRENTON) -- The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee today released a package of legislation aimed at enhancing shoppers' rights through more transparent pricing, product labeling, and disclosure policies.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS PANEL TO TAKE UP
PRO-SHOPPER LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
Measures to Require Stores to Charge Customers Advertised 'After-Rebate' Prices,
Expand Gift-Card-Buyer Protections Top Consumer-Friendly Bills to be Considered

(TRENTON) -- The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee tomorrow is scheduled to consider a package of legislation aimed at enhancing shoppers’ rights through more transparent pricing and product labeling and disclosure policies.

SENATE PASSES MEASURE TO PROVIDE CABLE TV SERVICE COMPETITION
Bill Would Increase Access to Cable Television, Improve Overall Service to Residents

(TRENTON) -- Legislation to bring long-awaited competition to New Jersey's cable television market in an effort to generate lower monthly rates for consumers received final house approval today in the Senate.

ASSEMBLY PASSES MEASURE TO PROVIDE CABLE TV SERVICE COMPETITION
Bill Would Increase Access to Cable Television, Improve Overall Service to Residents

(TRENTON) -- Legislation to bring long-awaited competition to New Jersey's cable television market in an effort to generate lower monthly rates for consumers was approved today by the General Assembly.

CONNERS/VAN DREW MILITARY MEDALS BILL CLEARS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE
Measure Would Expand Eligibility for New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal

(TRENTON) -- The Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee today released legislation Assemblymen Jack Conners and Jeff Van Drew sponsored to allow more veterans to be honored for their military service by expanding eligibility for the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal.