Matt Milam

ALBANO & MILAM BILLS TO PRESERVE FARMLAND & OPEN SPACE ADVANCE

(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 approved by an Assembly panel.

“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 BILL PROMOTING PRODUCTS MADE WITH ‘JERSEY FRESH’ INGREDIENTS APPROVED BY COMMITTEE

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano and Matthew W. Milam to promote foods prepared with “Jersey Fresh” ingredients was released today by an Assembly panel.

The 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.”

MILAM & ALBANO BILL HONORING CAPE MAY VETERANS RELEASED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL

Bill Would Rename Rt. 109 Bridge; Mandate 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 released today by an Assembly committee.

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 made by veterans on behalf of their country and state.”

PANEL OK'S SCHAER/MILAM BILL TO PROTECT SENIORS FROM BOGUS FINANCIAL ADVISOR 'ENDORSEMENTS'

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Gary Schaer and Matt Milam sponsored to prohibit financial advisors from using misleading information to make it appear they have special certifications for advising senior citizens and retirees was released yesterday by the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

COMMITTEE CLEARS ALBANO/MILAM BILL TO IMPROVE COASTAL EVACUATION READINESS
Bill Would Ensure State is Prepared if Disaster Strikes

(TRENTON) - Sweeping legislation Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano and Matthew W. Milam sponsored to improve evacuation plans throughout the state in preparation for a catastrophic event or natural disaster, such as a hurricane or nor'easter, was released today by a key Assembly committee.

BURZICHELLI / MILAM / DeANGELO / MORIARTY BILL TARGETING ABUSIVE DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES RELEASED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen John J. Burzichelli, Matthew W. Milam, Wayne P. DeAngelo and Paul Moriarty to combat harassing consumer debt collection practices was released today by an Assembly committee.

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 that information's accuracy.

“We’re doing nothing here to relieve a consumer of a rightful debt, but this is a fairness bill that will ensure consumers are not harassed by unscrupulous debt collectors,” said Burzichelli (D-Gloucester).

ALBANO / MILAM / WAGNER ‘MADE IN THE USA’ FLAG BILL APPROVED BY SENATE

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assembly members Nelson Albano, Connie Wagner and Matt Milam sponsored to require any United States or New Jersey state flag purchased with state funds be manufactured in the United States was approved today by the Senate.

The bill passed the Assembly 78-0 in November. It was approved 39-0 today by the Senate and now goes to the governor.

“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, RILEY & WAGNER DEMAND MORE PROTECTIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY RESIDENTS

Call on State Officials to Improve Services Following Critical Report

(TRENTON) – Assembly members Nelson T. Albano, Matthew W. Milam, Celeste Riley and Connie Wagner announced today they’ve introduced legislation seeking enhanced protections and new strategies to ensure assisted living residents aren’t discharged simply because they pay with Medicaid.

CONAWAY/DeANGELO/ALBANO/MILAM ANTI-FRAUD BILL CLEARS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE
Bill Would Give State Officials Greater Power to Combat Medicaid Theft

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Herb Conaway, Wayne DeAngelo, Nelson Albano and Matt Milam sponsored to enhance the state's ability to recoup money fraudulently taken from the state's Medicaid system was released today by the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

ALBANO/MILAM BILL TO PROMOTE NEW JERSEY WINERIES NOW LAW

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matt Milam sponsored to promote New Jersey wineries by declaring November as “New Jersey Wine Month” was signed into law today.

New Jersey is the fifth largest producer of wine in the country, and the winemaking industry contributes approximately $1.3 million each year to New Jersey’s economy. Wine produced in the state continues to be recognized and win awards both nationally and internationally.

“New Jersey’s wines, wineries, and vineyards are an important part of the state’s agricultural diversity, tourism and economy,” Albano said. “Other states have identified one month every year as the state’s ‘Wine Month,’ successfully increasing awareness of state-produced wines and promoting visits to local wineries and vineyards. New Jersey should do nothing less, too.”