New Jersey Senate Republicans » Senator Christopher Connors (R-9) Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=b12f1fa21994ac23e3bfd1efc5723528 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:23:45 -0800 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ 39.848035-74.21297 Connors & Rumpf Meet with Turnpike Authority to Discuss a “Park-N-Ride” at Exit 58 in Little Egg Harbor http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/connors-rumpf-meet-with-turnpike-authority-to-discuss-a-park-n-ride-at-exit-58-in-little-egg-harbor/4143 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 [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=4143 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:49:07 -0700 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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]]> Connors & Rumpf Meet With DMVA on Warren Grove Drone training Program http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/connors-rumpf-meet-with-dmva-on-warren-grove-drone-training-program/4094 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 [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=4094 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:21:35 -0700 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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]]> Connors & Rumpf Statement on Health Care Reform Proposal Currently Before Congress http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/connors-rumpf-statement-on-health-care-reform-proposal-currently-before-congress/4155 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 [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=4155 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:17:34 -0700 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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]]> Nuclear Regulatory Commission Responds to Connors/Rumpf Request for Release of Documents http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/nuclear-regulatory-commission-responds-to-connorsrumpf-request-for-release-of-documents/3910 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 [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3910 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:41:43 -0700 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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]]> Connors/Rumpf Personal Watercraft Safety Bill Signed into Law http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/connorsrumpf-personal-watercraft-safety-bill-signed-into-law/3812 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 [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3812 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:49:42 -0700 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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]]> Connors & Rumpf Contact DOT on Tuckerton Spillway Issue http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/connors-rumpf-contact-dot-on-tuckerton-spillway-issue/3750 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 [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3750 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:52:02 -0700 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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]]> Connors Testifies at Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Protecting Barnegat Bay http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/connors-testifies-at-joint-legislative-public-hearing-on-protecting-barnegat-bay/3725 9th Legislative District Hosts Joint Senate-Assembly Environment Committee Emphasizing both the environment and economic aspects of the issue, Senator Christopher J. Connors testified during a joint Senate-Assembly Environment Committee hearing today on the pressing need to protect the Barnegat Bay. Today’s public hearing was held in Lacey Township at the request of the 9th District Delegation. Read [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3725 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:41:33 -0700 9th Legislative District Hosts Joint Senate-Assembly Environment Committee

Emphasizing both the environment and economic aspects of the issue, Senator Christopher J. Connors testified during a joint Senate-Assembly Environment Committee hearing today on the pressing need to protect the Barnegat Bay. Today’s public hearing was held in Lacey Township at the request of the 9th District Delegation.

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]]> Connors and Rumpf Call on Van Pelt to Resign Immediately http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/connors-and-rumpf-call-on-van-pelt-to-resign-immediately/3647 Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf called on Daniel Van Pelt to resign immediately from his Assembly seat following his arrest in a sweeping FBI money laundering and corruption probe. Senator Connors and Assemblyman Rumpf released the following statement: “We are extremely disappointed and shocked by the news. That said, while we fully understand that under [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3647 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:29:11 -0700 Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf called on Daniel Van Pelt to resign immediately from his Assembly seat following his arrest in a sweeping FBI money laundering and corruption probe.

Senator Connors and Assemblyman Rumpf released the following statement:

“We are extremely disappointed and shocked by the news. That said, while we fully understand that under our legal system everyone is innocent until proven guilty, we are compelled to call on Daniel Van Pelt to resign from his Assembly seat immediately. Amid these serious charges, both of us intend to continue devoting our full attention to representing the people of the 9th Legislative District.”

]]> Connors, Rumpf & Van Pelt Seek to Enhance Community Notification Procedures for Megan’s Law http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/connors-rumpf-van-pelt-seek-to-enhance-community-notification-procedures-for-megans-law/3537 Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblyman Daniel M. Van Pelt have introduced legislation (S-2980/A-4153) that would require the Attorney General to provide a means for notification by electronic mail when a sex offender listed on the Internet Registry registers a new address in a different county or zip code from the [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3537 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:31:30 -0700 Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblyman Daniel M. Van Pelt have introduced legislation (S-2980/A-4153) that would require the Attorney General to provide a means for notification by electronic mail when a sex offender listed on the Internet Registry registers a new address in a different county or zip code from the offender’s previous address.

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]]> Connors, Rumpf & Van Pelt Back Task Force to Study Issues Facing Returning Armed Services Personnel http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/district9/connors-rumpf-van-pelt-back-task-force-to-study-issues-facing-returning-armed-services-personnel/3470 Recognizing the immediate need for a better understanding of how to assist our state’s veterans, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblyman Daniel M. Van Pelt have sponsored legislation to establish a Task Force to address issues and concerns of returning members of the U.S. Armed Forces and National Guard. Read the rest [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=3470 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:54:09 -0700 Recognizing the immediate need for a better understanding of how to assist our state’s veterans, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblyman Daniel M. Van Pelt have sponsored legislation to establish a Task Force to address issues and concerns of returning members of the U.S. Armed Forces and National Guard.

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]]> District 9 Connors and Haines Welcome Chance to Question Doria, Vandenberg on ‘Affordable’ Housing Rules http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/haines/connors-and-haines-welcome-chance-to-question-doria-vandenberg-on-affordable-housing-rules/2124 Senators Phil Haines and Chris Connors, Republican members of the Senate Community & Urban Affairs Committee, said they are pleased that Joseph Doria Jr., Commissioner of Community Affairs, and Lucy Vandenberg, Executive Director of the Council on Affordable Housing, are scheduled to come before the committee on Monday. The two senators hope to get answers [...] http://www.senatenj.com/?p=2124 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:53:37 -0800 Senators Phil Haines and Chris Connors, Republican members of the Senate Community & Urban Affairs Committee, said they are pleased that Joseph Doria Jr., Commissioner of Community Affairs, and Lucy Vandenberg, Executive Director of the Council on Affordable Housing, are scheduled to come before the committee on Monday. The two senators hope to get answers to many questions, including:

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