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New Jersey's 52-member Assembly Democratic Majority Caucus. Advocating for progress, equality, and justice. #NewJersey #Democrats #NJ https://www.assemblydems.com/
As families across Newark get ready for Thanksgiving, Asw. Pintor Marin spent the day making sure seniors feel seen, supported, and cared for. Community partners and local leaders came together to share turkeys and gift cards with neighbors who often live alone or on fixed incomes.
Assemblywoman Pintor Marin Brings Thanksgiving Support to Newark Seniors
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November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Human Services to Offer Limited Reopening of the Child Care Assistance Program Application in December www.nj.gov/humanservice...
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Today we're launching, EndingHungerNJ.com, a resource to help residents find food assistance, discover local support, and learn how our state is leading the way in the fight against hunger. @speakercoughlin.bsky.social has made food security a cornerstone of his work.
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Don’t forget the cranberry sauce! You can thank NJ for providing cranberries at your Thanksgiving table – the state is one of the top producers of the berry in the US!
Assemblyman Bill Spearman recently got a first-hand look at cranberry production in South Jersey.
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Don’t forget the cranberry sauce!
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November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🐾 A1165 cleared the Health Committee this morning. Sponsored by Assemblywomen Murphy and Bagolie, this would establish a pilot program to bring therapy dogs into elementary school wellness programs, helping children feel calmer, more confident, and ready to learn.
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today, 11/24, you can listen to Assembly Committees live proceedings at njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NJ Wine Month is more than a celebration of great local vintages; it’s a testament to the farms, families & small businesses that keep our state’s tourism economy thriving. Our wineries create jobs, partner with restaurants, welcome visitors & showcase the very best of our agricultural heritage.
New Jersey Wine Month: Wine, Tourism & Local Growth
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November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
New Jersey Awards $1.2 Million to Fight Food Insecurity on College Campuses in Hunger-Free Campus Act Grants to 36 Institutions of Higher Education across the State www.nj.gov/highereducat...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
ICYMI: Stay informed about the initiatives and priorities shaping our work in the Assembly. Read our most recent newsletter and make sure to subscribe to get future updates! 👇 conta.cc/4o4V0sO
October/November 2025: NJ Assembly Dems Newsletter
Email from New Jersey Assembly Democrats For Immediate Release Press Contact: 609.847.3500 Vincent Onofre | [email protected]   The newley elected Assembly Leadership Team for the 222nd Legislative Se
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November 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Transgender Day of Remembrance is not only a day of mourning, it’s a call to action. It asks us to stand with our neighbors, challenge hate wherever it appears, and ensure our communities protect every person for who they are.
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Food drive goes through Nov. 28 | Drop off donations are accepted at the offices of Asw. Murphy in Mount Laurel; Asm. Singh in Delran; and Asw. Katz in Mount Holly. southjersey.media/delran-news/...
Food drive goes through Nov. 28
A food collection in Burlington County will continue through Friday, Nov. 28, despite the end of the federal government shutdown and the resumption of SNAP bene
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November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Ending hunger in NJ is a community effort. @speakercoughlin.bsky.social joined Assemblyman Rev. Reginald Atkins at a panel at the League of Municipalities focused on how faith-based organizations work hand in hand with government to tackle big issues like food insecurity. youtube.com/shorts/WTEJ0...
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Always great to sit down with Candace Kelley of Comcast Newsmakers at the NJ League of Municipalities. We had a great conversation about the work we are doing in New Jersey to end food insecurity and improve the lives of the 9.5 million residents who call our state home!
November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Human Services Report Highlights Impact of State Support to Help Families Afford Diapers and Hygiene Products www.nj.gov/humanservice...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Join Assemblywomen Pintor Marin and Speight for a Utility Assistance Day on 11/21, as they connect Newark residents with programs that can help lower monthly costs and keep households powered through the winter.
November 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Assemblymen Calabrese, Karabinchak, and Bailey recently toured the Hudson Tunnel Project to see the progress firsthand. Once completed, it will double passenger rail capacity in and out of the city. youtube.com/shorts/YDzhG...
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Recently in Belleville, Assemblywoman Morales brought together veterans, active-duty service members, and their families for a Veterans Resource Fair dedicated to a single mission: ensuring that those who served receive the support they deserve. youtube.com/shorts/6St7b...
Supporting Those Who Served: Belleville’s Veterans Resource Fair
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November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ahead of a key vote by PJM, the regional grid operator, more than three dozen legislators sent an urgent letter to the state’s major utility companies, urging them to stand with ratepayers as PJM decides who pays for 32 gigawatts of new data-center load — a $165 billion cost by 2033.
Assembly Democrats Send Urgent Letter to Public Utilities Ahead of Policy Vote
 
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November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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In after-school rooms across New Jersey, something powerful is taking root. The Bright Path Youth Mental Health Program is putting emotional-wellness tools directly where children learn, grow, and feel supported — in their YMCA after-school programs.
How NJ’s YMCAs Are Helping Kids Thrive: Inside the Bright Path Mental Health Program
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November 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
IBEW Local 94 Labor Union Donates 4 Palettes of Food to Rise's Food Pantry | Assemblyman DeAngelo, who represents the 14th District and also serves as the president of the Mercer and Burlington Counties Building and Construction Trades, praised the union for their work to support the food pantry.
IBEW Local 94 Labor Union Donates 4 Palettes of Food to Rise's Food Pantry
IBEW Local’s annual food drive delivered four pallets of groceries to NJ Rise Hightstown, feeding 500+ families. Learn how to get food assistance.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today is National Recycling Day, a time to recognize the simple steps that help keep New Jersey resilient. Every can, bottle, and piece of cardboard we recycle lightens the load on our landfills, strengthens local recycling programs, and protects the neighborhoods we call home.
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Today, community leaders & advocates gathered for a press conference calling for stronger school bus safety legislation. A1432, sponsored by Asm. Karabinchak, would make our streets safer for children getting on and off school buses by authorizing modern monitoring systems.
Safer Streets for Students: Inside Today’s School Bus Safety Press Conference
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November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
When we invest in food security, we invest in people — in their health, their stability, and their future. With over $20 million in new FEED NJ grants approved this week, local partners across our state will have the tools to bring fresh, affordable food closer to the families who need it most.
NJEDA Board Approves Over $20M in Grants to 50 Organizations to Strengthen Food Security in NJ’s Top Food Desert Communities - NJEDA
TRENTON, N.J. (November 14, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board recently approved more than $20.6 million in grant awards to 50 organizations under the Food Equity and ...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she walked to school and changed the course of history. Thanks to AJR159, sponsored by Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter and Assemblyman Anthony S. Verrelli and signed into law earlier this year, every November 14 is now Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM