Nelson Albano

Upper Township Committeeman Frank Conrad has dropped his bid for State Assembly in the first district - where Nelson Albano (D-Vineland) and Matthew Milam (D-Vineland) are considered the most vulnerable incumbents in the Legislature.  Conrad is citing business and person reasons, but sources strongly suggest that a key reason for ending his Assembly bid is that he could not get along with his running mate, Mike Donohue, or his campaign manager, Peg Emberger.

Donahue has endorsed Ocean City GOP Municipal Chairman John McCann, a former Cape May County Board of Realtors president, to replace Conrad on the GOP ticket.  But McCann does not yet have a lock on a special GOP convention that must be held to pick a new candidate.  Norris Clark, who ran with Donohue in 2007, is reportedly considering a run.

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.”

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/DIEGNAN/JOHNSON BILL REQUIRING IGNITION BREATHALYZER FOR DUI CONVICTIONS ADVANCES
'Ricci's Law' Named for Egg Harbor Teen Killed by a Drunk Driving Hit-and-Run

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano, Patrick J. Diegnan and Gordon M. Johnson sponsored to make ignition interlocks mandatory for all drunk driving offenses in New Jersey was released today from the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

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.”

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.

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ASSEMBLY AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE MEMBERS DISCUSS POSSIBLE RAW MILK SALES

Begin Study of Whether to Legalize Sale of Raw Milk Products in NJ

(TRENTON) - Assembly members Nelson T. Albano, Celeste M. Riley and Herb Conaway, M.D., today released a multimedia package on discussions over whether to legalize  raw milk sales in New Jersey.

Raw milk is milk product straight from a cow that has not been pasteurized or homogenized.  Twenty-six states, including New York and Pennsylvania, allow for the sale of raw milk with some restrictions.

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.”