Matt Milam

MILAM & ALBANO BILL HONORING CAPE MAY VETERANS NOW LAW

Law Renames Rt. 109 Bridge; Mandates No Public Money Be Used for Name Change

(TRENTON) – Legislation honoring Cape May veterans sponsored by Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano and Matthew W. Milam was signed into law on Sunday.

The law (A-3788) designates the Route 109 bridge over the Cape May Canal between Cape May City and Lower Township as the Cape May County Veterans Memorial Bridge.

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(OCEAN CITY, September 11) – First Legislative District GOP Assembly nominees Mike Donohue and John McCann today remembered the attacks of 8 years ago, and issued the following statement:

“Eight years ago, our nation suffered attacks at the hands of radicals who sought to destroy us because we love liberty. Though they claimed thousands of innocent lives that day, they did not defeat us – instead, they merely strengthened our resolve and our determination to continue standing firm in defense of freedom, both at home and abroad.

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(OCEAN CITY, September 10) – First Legislative District GOP Assembly nominees Mike Donohue and John McCann last night spoke to a gathering organized by the civic group Millville First, and challenged their Democrat opponents, Nelson Albano and Matt Milam, to join them for more debates.

BURZICHELLI , MILAM, DeANGELO & MORIARTY CONTINUE FIGHT FOR BILL TARGETING ABUSIVE DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES

(TRENTON) – Citing a new survey showing debt collectors remain a top consumer complaint and the need to close gaps in federal law, Assemblymen John J. Burzichelli, Matthew W. Milam, Wayne P. DeAngelo and Paul Moriarty on Thursday continued pushing for a new state law combating unscrupulous debt collection.

The New Jersey Fair Debt Collection Practices Act would eliminate abusive debt collection practices and provide consumers a way to dispute and validate debt information to ensure its accuracy. The bill sponsored by the four Assembly Democrats was approved 61-17 by the Assembly in June and has now been referred to the Senate Commerce Committee.

“We’re doing nothing here to relieve a consumer of a rightful debt, but this is a fairness bill that’s needed more than ever to ensure consumers aren’t harassed by unscrupulous debt collectors,” said Burzichelli (D-Gloucester). “What we’re doing here is creating guidelines under which debt collectors may conduct business, defining the rights of consumers and prescribing penalties for violations. At it’s core, this is simply consumer protection.”

ALBANO & MILAM BILL PROMOTES PRODUCTS MADE WITH ‘JERSEY FRESH’ INGREDIENTS

(TRENTON) – With Labor Day weekend and the autumn looming, Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano and Matthew W. Milam are looking to promote foods prepared with “Jersey Fresh” ingredients.

 Their bill (A-4038) would designate baked goods and other food products prepared with “Jersey Fresh” produce as “Made With Jersey Fresh.”

“Farmers are New Jersey’s heritage and lifeblood, but they also need our support, especially in these difficult economic times,” said Albano, chairman of the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee that released the bill. “This simple step would encourage and support not only the manufacture of home-grown products but would give consumers an opportunity to buy goods that use locally grown fruits and vegetables.”

“New Jersey grows more than 100 different varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and the state is ranked nationally in the top 10 as a producer of blueberries, cranberries, peaches, bell peppers, squash and tomatoes,” Milam said. “These are all fine ingredients, and promoting them with a ‘Made With Jersey Fresh’ label will further support family farmers and bakers.”

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(OCEAN CITY, August 28) – First Legislative District Republican Assembly nominees Mike Donohue and John McCann – responding to PolitickerNJ.com’s decision to change the rating on the contest for the First Legislative District seats from “Toss Up” to “Leans Republican” – today commented on the rating change.

State Sen. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) is not concerned with former Republican Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum’s visit to Cape May County tonight.

“I don’t think those things matter too much, other than raising a bit of money,” he said.

Santorum, a two-term social conservative who lost his seat amid an anti-Republican wave in 2006, will hold a public appearance with Republican Assembly candidates Mike Donohue and John McCann in Cape May Court House, along with some fundraising events.

Van Drew is not on the ballot this year, but his district’s two assemblymen, Matt Milam (D-Vineland) and Nelson Albano (D-Vineland), are considered the state’s two most vulnerable Democratic legislators come November.  As such, Van Drew, who helped his running mates in 2007 with his electoral coattails, is running as if he is up for reelection himself.   

Former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Rick Santorum is heading to Cape May County on Tuesday to stump for Republican Assembly candidates Michael Donohue and John McCann.

The candidates struck a socially conservative tone in announcing Santorum’s visit.

“For sixteen years, Rick Santorum was a champion of the conservative cause in the Congress,” said Donohue in a statement. “Whether the issue was defending traditional marriage, or fighting for tax cuts for middle class families, or working to protect America against the threat of radical Islamic terrorism, Rick Santorum was always on the front lines. We’re thrilled that he’s able to join us next week to help us reach out to more voters in South Jersey.”

A public rally is scheduled for Tuesday at 5:00pm at Cape May County Park in Cape May Court House, as well as several fundraising events. 

ALBANO & MILAM BILLS TO PRESERVE FARMLAND & OPEN SPACE SIGNED INTO LAW

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano and Matthew W. Milam to help preserve farmland and open space throughout the 1st District has been signed into law.

“New Jersey is called the Garden State for a reason,” said Albano, chairman of the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. “Our farmlands and open space provide the foundation for a strong agricultural and tourism economy. These investments were supported by voters and will pay dividends for generations to come.”

MILAM/ALBANO BILLS WOULD PROTECT BOWLING ALLEYS, LEAGUES FROM STATE FINES

(1st LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT) – Assemblymen Matt Milam and Nelson Albano (both D-Cumberland/Atlantic/Cape May) announced that they’ve introduced bills to protect bowling alleys and bowling leagues throughout New Jersey that hold raffle games.

“Bowling leagues hold raffles among themselves to maintain their league or even support worthwhile local charities,” Milam said.