This Thursday, December 14, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission is slated to vote on a proposal that would repeal net neutrality. I wanted to make sure you understand what is at risk, and the action I have taken in response to this. Net neutrality is the idea that all traffic on the Internet should be […]
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TIP: Space Heater Safety
In order to save money in the colder months, many people opt to use a space heater to heat one room rather than heat the entire structure. Regardless of your plan, it is important to be cautious. Portable electric space heaters can be a convenient source of supplemental heat for your home in cold weather. Unfortunately, […]
Rooney Blasts FCC Proposal To Wipe Out Net Neutrality Rules
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Rooney Pro-Consumer Resolution Calls For Maintaining Net Neutrality
TRENTON, N.J. – To ensure consumers have equal access to the internet, Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney has introduced a resolution supporting net neutrality. The measure urges the Federal Communications Commission to oppose a proposal repealing regulations enacted in 2015 to maintain net neutrality. “Net neutrality levels the playing field. Repealing it will allow a handful […]
Rooney E-ZPass bills protecting New Jersey drivers clear committee
A package of pro-commuter bills sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney and Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick protecting New Jersey’s E-ZPass customers who use New York’s bridges and tunnels from being overcharged, cleared an Assembly panel today. The Assembly Transportation Committee unanimously approved the bills. The legislation is in response to an AAA study that […]
TIP: Gift Card Scams
With the holiday’s coming up, it’s the season to protect yourself from the various scams you could become victim to. Recently, scam artists have discovered a way to steal money from these gift cards without even having them in hand. They usually walk into stores with unmonitored gift card sections, then either write or photograph […]
Rooney Blasts FCC Proposal To Wipe Out Net Neutrality
WYCKOFF, N.J. – Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (R-Bergen) issued the following statement today in response to the FCC proposal for its December 14 public meeting that overturns the 2015 open internet order, commonly known as net neutrality. “Opening the door to partitioned access to the internet and faster content to customers for companies that pay […]
TIP: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping
An estimated 164 million people planned to shop during Thanksgiving weekend, according to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That includes Cyber Monday, when online shoppers are estimated at 48 percent of all shoppers, or 78.4 million. Here are some tips on popular scams to be aware of this […]
TIP: Jury Duty Scam
Recently throughout New Jersey, there have been a variety of scam calls claiming failure to show up for Jury Duty. After deceiving the victim, the scammers demand money in exchange for their failure to show up insisting they are with the FBI. The scammers will call and insist that the victim failed to show up […]
Citizens For On Time Flights Announces Bipartisan Support In New Jersey For U.S. House Bill To Modernize Outdated Air Traffic Control System
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