Legislation (S-2182) introduced by Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf (both R-Ocean/Burl./Atl.) that would require a portion of tenant-based assistance vouchers under the State Rental Assistance Program be reserved for grants to veterans was passed by the State Senate.
“The changes to the State Rental Assistance Program provided for under our legislation would expand the state’s efforts to veterans who are struggling financially by helping them obtain housing that is affordable,” said Senator Connors who currently serves on the Senate Law and Public Safety and Veterans Affairs Committee. “By establishing this requirement solely for veterans, we can ensure that a greater number of those who have served our country in the Armed Forces will receive the housing assistance offered under this existing program. With its bipartisan sponsorship and today’s overwhelming support shown in the Senate, our Delegation sincerely hopes this measure will remain a priority in the Lame Duck Session and ultimately be signed into law.”
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December 8, 2009
Contact: Jason Smith / (609) 693-6700
District 9
Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have introduced legislation (S-3131/A-4354) to clarify the original intent of the Legislature by closing a loophole used by certain county colleges to deny volunteer emergency personnel tuition assistance under the state’s volunteer tuition credit program.
The volunteer tuition credit program provides a tuition credit benefit of up to $2,400 over four years to active members of a volunteer fire company or volunteer first aid or rescue squad or association and the dependent children and spouse of such members.
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December 7, 2009
Contact: Jason Smith / (609) 693-6700
Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (R-9)
During the first Session day held since the Legislature recessed for the summer, Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove was sworn in today filling a vacancy seat in the 9th District Assembly for the remainder of the current Session. In January, Gove will be sworn in to serve her first full term following her victory on Election Day.
Assemblywoman Gove made the following remarks:
“First and foremost, I would like to thank the good people of the 9th Legislative District for their confidence and support. As a member of the State Assembly, I will not forget my roots in public service as a small town mayor and commissioner. I fully recognize that there is a lot to be done – and undone – in Trenton to begin the very difficult process of returning our state to economic prosperity.
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Legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf to establish a dedicated funding source for the interpretive program at Island Beach State Park advanced through the Senate Environment Committee today. The Park’s interpretive program is an educational resource that describes the Island’s natural history through tours and activities.
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Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf recently met with representatives from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to discuss building a “park-n-ride” located near Garden State Parkway Exit 58 in Little Egg Harbor.
Senator Connors and Assemblyman Rumpf, who serves as the ranking Republican member of the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee, made the following remarks regarding their meeting:
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Public Safety, Regional Economic Benefits Key Points of Discussion Raised by 9th District Delegation
Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf met with Major General Glenn K. Rieth, the Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) regarding the training program being facilitated at the Warren Grove Gunnery Range to operate the Shadow 200 RQ-7 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System, also referred to as drones or UAVs.
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Normally, we don’t weigh in on federal issues unless there is a direct correlation to State government. However, we are forced to make an exception in the case of the ongoing debate on health care reform that Congress is currently engaged in.
As State Legislators we do not have the authority or the ability to vote on any federal health care reform bill. That said, we feel it necessary to explain to the people of the 9th District where we stand on the issue given that our office continues to be overwhelmed with letters from irate constituents who believe the proposal will detrimentally impact the quality of the medical care they receive.
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has responded to correspondence sent by Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf in which the 9th District Legislators urged the NRC to make public specific documents pertaining to the tritium release at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station on April 15 of this year. Senator Connors and Assemblyman Rumpf stressed to the NRC the need for transparency in this process, if nothing else, to reassure residents living in proximity to the facility that there is no risk posed to the public.
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Legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf aimed at enhancing water safety measures for personal watercraft was signed into law today by the Governor.
The 9th District Legislative Delegation’s measure, S-1171/A-2736, will prohibit the operation of personal watercraft, commonly referred to as jet-skis, above minimum headway within 100 feet of buoys or signs that mark the boundaries of a swimming area, the shoreline, persons in the water and residential dwelling units.
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9th District Legislators Urge DOT to Pursue Alternative Location Other than Property of Local Business Establishment
Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian Rumpf today issued a letter to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) urging that an alternative site be explored for a planned spillway project other than the currently eyed site, which is on property belonging to the Stewart’s Root Beer Drive-In establishment, located on Route 9 in Tuckerton Borough.
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