Ocean County 9th district lawmakers are introducing legislation to make surviving military spouses eligible for the annual veterans' exemption under New Jersey's gross income tax.
The New Jersey Assembly has passed a joint resolution sponsored by Jersey Shore Assemblyman Ron Dancer who is urging Congress to pass the Military Hunger Prevention Act that would give service members access to nutritional assistance.
Legislation allowing veterans who served in the National Guard to access military benefits has been passed by the New Jersey Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Monmouth County government officials have donated more than 100 boxes of care packages to the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, to improve the morale and welfare of members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as their families.
AASKI Technology, Inc. in Tinton Falls has been honored by the Department of Labor with the HIRE Vets Medallion for its work in hiring military veterans, announced 4th District Republican Congressman Chris Smith.
Many coming home from a tour of duty struggle to adjust back to a normal life. A Jackson Township Police Officer and Marine Corp Veteran and the Ocean County Mental Health Association look to change that.