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Regional Offices & Councils >> New Jersey - Pennsylvania >> State Government Affairs

AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents over 2,500 high-tech companies. The AeA New Jersey-Pennsylvania Council serves member companies in the Garden and Keystone states.

AeA NJ-PA State Issues & Government Affairs

Your Voice in New Jersey-Pennsylvania
Welcome to the New Jersey-Pennsylvania State Issues and Government Affairs site. As your voice in Trenton and Harrisburg, we represent the high-tech industry and have an positive impact on the issues that can affect your business.

We invite AeA members to participate in the Council's Government Affairs Committee.

05.17.07- AeA testifies before the New Jersey Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee in support of A4250
02.05.07 - Letter to the Speaker of General Assembly and Chair of the Environmental Committee regarding specific concerns with AB 2850/SB 556
01.30.06 - AeA Testifies before the Environment Committee of the New Jersey Senate
08.11.05 - AeA speaks out again on Computer Equipment & Software Lemon Law
03.07.05 - AeA testifies in NJ that job growth will be harmed by restrictions on offshore outsourcing of state contracts
11.23.04 - AeA speaks out against restrictions on Broadband in Pennsylvania
05.21.04 - AeA testifies before the Consumer Affairs Committee against the Lemon Law in Pennsylvania

Key Issues

Current Legislation of Interest in Pennsylvania

Current Legislation of Interest in New Jersey

Current Legislation of Interest in Delaware

For Members Only - Our Council's Legislative Bulletin gives up-to-the-minute news on pending legislation. .

Government and Public Policy Sites of Interest

New Jersey State Senate and Assembly - includes information on members, committees, legislative calendar, etc.
Pennsylvania State Senate - includes state and federal government information.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives - includes information of members, officers, etc.
State of Delaware - includes state and federal government information.
The White House - includes information on The President and Vice President, commonly requested Federal Services, press releases, etc.
U.S. House of Representatives - includes information on House Operations, Member's Offices, Commissions, Task Forces, etc.
U.S. Senate - includes Senators, Committees. Legislative Activities, etc.

AeA Information Network -- Issue Tracking

The AeA State Government Affairs Information Network allows AeA members to easily obtain information regarding state government affairs activities that impact their companies. It covers legislative activity in states where AeA lobbies and allows members to:

Obtain and share intelligence

Use reports as-is to share with their executives

Demonstrate the value of state government affairs within their companies

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware activities that AeA is currently tracking in the Information Network include:

Pennsylvania Voice over Internet Protocol
Prohibts regulating the rates and terms and conditions of VoIP service or IP-enabled service Preserves consumer protections...Read More
Pennsylvania Breach of Personal Information Notification Act
Bill holds state agencies to same standards as business for breach notification In addition, the State Attorney General will investigate the breach The agency will pay any costs...Read More
Pennsylvania Broadband Deployment
Pennsylvania states firmly that it believes that broadband and advanced service is necessary for economic growth Existing service is to be mapped on the state's website Programs will be developed to encourage the extension of broadband and advanced service...Read More
New Jersey Prohibition of Unsolicitated Text Message Advertisements
It is prohibited to send a text message advertisement if it will incur a charge for the telephone user. If a telecommunications company sells the right to text messages, it must provide a way to block them. ...Read More
New Jersey Electronic Waste Recycling for Televisions and Computer Monitors
Last session, the NJ Legislature hastily passed legislation to regulate electronic waste recycling. The bill had been patched numerous times, including days before its passage on the last day of the session. Even prior to its passage, a 'patch' bill was promised. A3572/S554 became Public Law 2007, ...Read More

Grassroots & Advocacy - Contact Your Elected Officials Today!

AeA's State Government Affairs Program

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"Expanding the state program further solidifies AeA as the comprehensive lobbying powerhouse for the high-tech industry.�
- Jim Wall, Microsoft Regional Government Affairs Director


	January 24, 2008: AeA Announces Expansion of State Government Affairs Program

In addition to being the leading technology industry lobbying organization in Washington D.C. and Sacramento, AeA also has a presence across the country through its 18 council offices. No other technology trade association has this reach to get you involved in issues at the local level, where many policy issues are emerging today. Access a network of state government affairs specialists from member companies, local AeA staff, and AeA contract lobbyists today.

	AeA Information Network A new, web-based resource which provides members with one-of-a-kind information on issues in the state houses affecting the high-tech industry.

	AeA Online Legislative Tracking Tool Track regulatory issues and legislation in all 50 states and in the U.S. Congress.

	AeA Online Letter Writing Tool Write to your federal, state, and local elected officials through AeA's online letter writing tool.

	State Government Newsletters Subscribe/Unsubscribe to one of AeA's state government affairs newsletters.

	Upcoming Government Affairs Events Register for an AeA government affairs event or view the full events calendar.

	AeA's Contact List of State Policy Professionals Legislative and other policy issues are changing in your state everyday. Find out the latest decisions which are affecting your high-tech company.

For more information on State Government Affairs contact Benjamin Aderson, or for more information on the AeA New Jersey-Pennsylvania Council contact Linda Klose, Executive Director, at 732.340.1530.

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