Herb Conaway
| Name | Herb Conaway |
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| Birth date | January 30, 1963 |
| Birth place | Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Politician, Physician |
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| Known for | Member of the New Jersey General Assembly |
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Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (born January 30, 1963) is an American politician and physician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1998, representing the 7th Legislative District. He is notable for being the only member of the New Jersey Legislature with both a medical and a law degree.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Herb Conaway was born in Trenton, New Jersey. He attended Princeton University, where he earned an A.B. in politics. Following his undergraduate education, Conaway pursued a medical degree at Jefferson Medical College, graduating with an M.D. He later obtained a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law–Newark.
Medical Career[edit | edit source]
Conaway is a practicing physician, specializing in internal medicine. His medical expertise has informed his legislative work, particularly in areas related to health policy and public health.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Conaway was first elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1997 and took office in 1998. He has been re-elected multiple times, serving the 7th Legislative District. During his tenure, Conaway has focused on health care reform, public health, and education.
Legislative Work[edit | edit source]
Conaway has been a strong advocate for health-related legislation. He has worked on bills to improve access to health care, address the opioid crisis, and enhance public health infrastructure. His dual expertise in medicine and law has made him a key figure in shaping health policy in New Jersey.
Committee Assignments[edit | edit source]
Conaway has served on several important committees in the New Jersey General Assembly, including:
- Chair of the Health and Senior Services Committee
- Member of the Appropriations Committee
- Member of the Education Committee
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Conaway resides in Delanco Township, New Jersey. He is married and has children. In addition to his legislative duties, he continues to practice medicine.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- New Jersey General Assembly
- Health policy in the United States
- Internal medicine
- Opioid crisis in the United States
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