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ALBANO / DeANGELO / MILAM / DIEGNAN BILLS TO IMPROVE NJ’S CORPORATE BUSINESS LAWS CLOSER TO BECOMING LAW

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano, Wayne P. DeAngelo, Matthew W. Milam and Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. to simplify New Jersey’s corporate governance statutes is closer to becoming law.

The bills – part of a multi-bill package - were recently approved by the Senate after being approved by the Assembly in September. They now go the Governor.

“For New Jersey to be competitive as a home for industry in the global marketplace, we need laws that will allow them to operate in real time, using 21st century technology,” said Diegnan (D-Middlesex).

ALBANO & MILAM BILLS TO PRESERVE FARMLAND & OPEN SPACE APPROVED

(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 unanimously approved by the Legislature.

“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.”

ALBANO, MILAM & WAGNER ‘MADE IN THE USA’ FLAG BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

(TRENTON) – With Independence Day's arrival, legislation Assembly members Nelson Albano, Connie Wagner and Matt Milam sponsored to require the state to buy only United States and New Jersey flags manufactured in the United States has been signed into law.

“It makes absolutely no sense to allow even one dime of the public’s money to be spent on an American flag made anywhere but in America,” said Albano (D-Cumberland /Atlantic/Cape May). “It is bad enough that our state and nation’s manufacturing bases have largely evaporated as jobs were shipped elsewhere. Buying the most-recognized symbol of our nation from overseas just adds insult to injury.”

ALBANO, MILAM & WAGNER TOUT ‘MADE IN THE USA’ FLAG BILL

(TRENTON) – With Independence Day weekend’s arrival, Assembly members Nelson Albano, Connie Wagner and Matt Milam today noted legislation they’ve sponsored would require the state to buy only United States and New Jersey flags manufactured in the United States.

“It makes absolutely no sense to allow even one dime of the public’s money to be spent on an American flag made anywhere but in America,” said Albano (D-Cumberland /Atlantic/Cape May). “It is bad enough that our state and nation’s manufacturing bases have largely evaporated as jobs were shipped elsewhere. Buying the most-recognized symbol of our nation from overseas just adds insult to injury.”

MILAM & ALBANO BILL HONORING CAPE MAY VETERANS RECEIVES FINAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL

Bill Would Rename 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 has received final legislative approval. The bill (A-3788) would designate the Route 109 bridge over the Cape May Canal between Cape May City and Lower Township as the Cape May County Veterans Memorial Bridge.

“New Jersey’s citizens are indebted to the sacrifice and heroism of the brave men and woman who have served their country in the armed forces, many of whom call Cape May County home,” Milam said. “Dedicating this bridge in memory and honor of the men and women of Cape May County who have served will be a constant reminder for all of the sacrifices

It appears that Ocean City Republican Municipal Chairman John McCann will be the new assembly candidate in the 1st Legislative District.

No one else submitted a letter of intent to the district’s three county chairs by today’s 4:30pm deadline.  

McCann replaces Upper Township Committeeman Frank Conrad to run with Mike Donohue, an attorney from Dennis Township, against incumbents Matt Milam (D-Vineland) and Nelson Albano (D-Vineland).

“I look forward to completing the statutory process to confirm John as my running mate.  We have important battles to fight on behalf of the people of South Jersey who yesterday got hit with yet another Corzine budget that raises their taxes and reduces their chances for prosperity,” said Donohue, who endorsed McCann soon after Conrad dropped out. 

ALBANO / BARNES / EVANS / GREENSTEIN / MILAM / SCALERA INTERNET SAFETY BILLS GET FINAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assembly members Nelson Albano, Peter Barnes III, Elease Evans, Linda Greenstein, Matt Milam and Fred Scalera sponsored that would give law enforcement enhanced abilities to crackdown on child Internet crimes received final legislative approval today by the Senate.

The bills are part of Attorney General Anne Milgram’s Internet safety initiatives. They were approved by the Assembly in March.

“This would give law enforcement the tools they need to better protect children who use the Internet for education and recreation,” said Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer). “No longer will Web sites be the playgrounds of criminals looking to prey on vulnerable children.”

“On every major initiative put forth by Jon Corzine, Nelson Albano and Matt Milam have walked lock-step,” said Davis.  “Milam’s comments to PolitickerNJ that he and Albano do not have a strong relationship with Governor Corzine are a complete fabrication and a futile exercise in revisionist history.  Their record shows they’ve been so close to Corzine that you might think they’ve been sleeping on the futon in the Governor’s high rise apartment in Hoboken.

ALBANO / MILAM / RAMOS BILL TO PROTECT SMALL CHILDREN FROM TIP-OVER ACCIDENTS APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY

Measure Is Named After Two Young Girls Killed When Large Televisions Tipped

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano, Matthew W. Milam and Ruben J. Ramos Jr. to protect small children from tip-over accidents involving furniture and televisions was approved today by the Assembly.

The bill is named Chloe and Samantha’s Law after two young girls who were killed when large televisions tipped onto them.

“Each year thousands of people, primarily young children, are injured or even killed because of large furniture or televisions tipping over onto them,” said Albano (D-Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland). “This is smart and sensible legislation that would protect our young children from tragic accidents.”

ALBANO / BARNES / EVANS / GREENSTEIN / MILAM / SCALERA INTERNET SAFETY BILLS CLEAR SENATE PANEL

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assembly members Nelson Albano, Peter Barnes III, Elease Evans, Linda Greenstein, Matt Milam and Fred Scalera sponsored that would give law enforcement enhanced abilities to crackdown on child Internet crimes was advanced Tuesday by a Senate panel.

The bills are part of Attorney General Anne Milgram’s Internet safety initiatives. They were approved by the Assembly in March.

“This would give law enforcement the tools they need to better protect children who use the Internet for education and recreation,” said Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer). “No longer will Web sites be the playgrounds of criminals looking to prey on vulnerable children.”