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ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS ISSUE MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE ON ENACTMENT OF BILL TO BOOST NJ BUSINESSES

New Law Provides $3,000 for Each New Job

(WOODBRIDGE) - Assembly Democrats today issued a multimedia package on the Tuesday enactment of legislation designed to help New Jersey businesses emerge stronger from the global economic crisis.

The measure (A-3294) is among about 40 advanced by the Assembly to help residents and businesses withstand the financial uncertainty.

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BILL TO BOOST NEW JERSEY BUSINESSES NOW LAW

Measure Provides $3,000 for Each New Job

(WOODBRIDGE) – Gov. Jon S. Corzine today signed into law a bill designed to help New Jersey businesses emerge stronger from the global economic crisis.

The bill is among about 40 advanced by the Assembly to help residents and businesses withstand the financial uncertainty.

The bill (A-3294) creates the “Invest New Jersey Business Grant Program” program that will help small and mid-size businesses by providing grants of $3,000 for each new job created.

Sponsored by Assembly members Nelson Albano (D-Cumberland), Matt Milam (D-Cumberland), Joseph Vas (D-Middlesex), Louis Greenwald (D-Camden) and Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer), the measure replaces and expands the state’s Business Retention & Relocation Assistance Grants.

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VAS TO APPEAR ON MY9 TO TOUT ANTI-FORECLOSURE, PRO-BUSINESS EFFORTS

(PERTH AMBOY) - Assemblyman Joseph Vas will appear Sunday on My9 WWOR-TV’s “New Jersey Now” to discuss New Jersey’s efforts to keep people in their homes and help New Jersey businesses emerge stronger from the global economic crisis.

The program is scheduled to air Sunday at noon.

Vas is expected to discuss legislation passed by the Assembly to combat home foreclosures and promote New Jersey businesses.

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ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS COMMENTARY ON PASSAGE OF INVESTNJ BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM

Measure Would Promote Job-Growth and Aid Business Retention

(TRENTON) - Assembly Democrats today issued the following multimedia package on the 55-23 vote to pass legislation (A-3294), which would expand New Jersey's business retention and job creation program.

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VAS UNVEILS EFFORT TO PREVENT HOME FORECLOSURES AND HELP RESIDENTS STRUGGLING AGAINST GLOBAL FINANCIAL MELTDOWN

(PERTH AMBOY) - Assemblyman Joseph Vas today joined with Faith Fellowship and the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development to announce foreclosure prevention and financial counseling.

The parties signed an agreement to increase consumer awareness of mortgage products, funding and refinancing, boost access to credit and loan counseling and provide temporary assistance to constituents facing foreclosure.

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Three women widely viewed as rising stars in the Democratic Party are likely to receive consideration for Lt. Governor next year when Jon Corzine picks a running mate: State Sens. Dana Redd (D-Camden) and Teresa Ruiz (D-Newark), and Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz. 

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The Asbury Park Press is reporting that "federal and state law enforcement officials are investigating activities connected to the previous city administration headed by former Mayor Joseph Vas."  Wilda Diaz, who ousted Vas in the mayoral election last spring, confirmed that prosecutors have requested certain information.  This won't help Vas keep his State Assembly seat in 2009. Read More >

VAS TO HOST CONFERENCE ON FURTHER STIMULATING NEW JERSEY’S ECONOMY

(TRENTON) – Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee Chairman Joseph Vas today announced he will host a conference focusing on how best to further stimulate New Jersey’s economy amid the global financial meltdown.

“This conference will provide information and discussions on an array of topics ranging from various state economic incentive programs to how local leaders and investors can take advantage of programs to help jumpstart their local economies,” Vas said.

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ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS COMMENTARY ON HELPING NEW JERSEY WORKERS, BUSINESSES AMID FINANCIAL MELTDOWN

(TRENTON) - Assembly Democrats today issued the following multimedia package on Governor Jon S. Corzine's address to a joint session of the Legislature on the global financial crisis.

The Assembly already has advanced 19 bills to help revamp state business taxes and incentives, help struggling homeowners, promote jobs through alternative energy technology, protect consumers from financial fraud and help low-income seniors and the disabled heat their homes.

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VAS: EXTENDING BUSINESS INCENTIVES WILL HELP PROTECT NEW JERSEY’S ECONOMIC ENGINE

(TRENTON) – Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee Chairman Joseph Vas today praised Governor Jon S. Corzine’s call to make changes to New Jersey’s corporation business tax (CBT) structure.

Vas (D-Middlesex) is sponsoring several pieces of legislation that would make New Jersey’s CBT structure more business-friendly.

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