ICYMI, in her op-ed on Dec 23rd, NJCA Healthcare Program Director Laura Waddell broke down how the failure to extend ACA tax credits helped create today’s healthcare crisis - and why Reps. Kean Jr., Smith, and Van Drew can still choose to fix what they broke. www.northjersey.com/story/opinio...

We’re told there’s no money for childcare or healthcare—but somehow there’s plenty for big corporations. Trickle-down has failed for decades. Put working families first!

“... you are talking about taxpayer dollars going towards these wealthy corporations, 3 billion dollars’ worth, at a time when we’re going to have a hard time balancing our budget heading into next year” - NJCA Executive Director Full story: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/nj-a...

Our elected officials seem perfectly happy to gamble on less transparency for corporations, and that more tax break benefits will trickle down to working families. This hasn't worked for decades, and won't now. Read our full statement here: www.njcitizenaction.org/reject_a6298...

New Jersey’s minimum wage to rise to $15.92 newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/new-j...

NJ deserves leadership that respects the dignity of all communities & immigrants, & Analilia has always prioritized improving the lives of the people she represents. We are proud to endorse her and look forward to helping elect her to represent NJ’s CD11. www.njcitizenaction.org/analilia_mej...

Under House rules, a discharge petition wouldn’t get a vote until Jan-but Jan is too late. Premiums would skyrocket for 22M people, and up to 6M could lose coverage. We’re urging Kean, Smith & Van Drew to bring the petition to the floor NOW. Our Statement: www.njcitizenaction.org/discharge_pe...

We applaud the GOP members who put country over politics. Now it’s time for NJ Reps @CongressmanKean, @RepChrisSmith1 and @Congressman_JVD to do the right thing and vote in favor of extending ACA premium tax credits. www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/p...

We think this bill is a step in the right direction, but not the finish line, and still needs amendments. We support the bill while urging lawmakers to do more to deliver real, equitable paid leave protections for New Jersey workers. www.northjersey.com/story/news/n...

Contact your Senators: actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE... and your Assembly Reps: actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE... and tell them to stop the bills that would hike utility rates for New Jerseyans!

Representatives from the advocacy groups oppose the bill largely due to increased costs to ratepayers, saying the burden of cost should not be on the ratepayers, but on the companies that construct and profit from the plants. www.northjersey.com/story/news/n...

Great day at NJCA’s Lobby Day! Our staff & participants met with legislators to advocate for improved NJ paid leave laws, speak against utility bills that would raise rates for residents, & we talked about our proposal for a State CRA. Thank you to everyone who showed up!

When we raise our voices WE WIN! Many thanks to everyone who called, emailed] and filled the halls of Trenton to take a stance against this bill targeting a vital NJ watchdog. Many thanks to @kim.senate.gov @newjerseyoag.bsky.social @njcomptroller.bsky.social for your fight against corruption.

Bill S4876 could force New Jerseyans to see at least $55 more per household per month in their electric bills, with no review if costs skyrocket. Dena's op-ed explains why it has sparked opposition from advocates & businesses & what should be done in its place: www.insidernj.com/press-releas...

New CCAP enrollment will provide temporary relief for NJ families, but we must fund childcare with public investment for a longer-term solution to end the childcare crisis. Read full statement here: www.njcitizenaction.org/ccapreopenap...

Our Work Justice Director Yarrow Willman-Cole joined partners in the 2025 People’s Agenda to urge Sen. Cryan & Asw. Quijano to pass critical bills this lame duck session to make NJ more welcoming, equitable, and just for all.

NJCA is strongly opposed to a bill that would force NJ residents to pay higher electric bills for a nuclear plant long before it ever produces power, and we're urging lawmakers to reject it. Read this story in @NJMonitor to understand this issue better: newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/04/b...

When workers can’t access paid leave, they’re forced out of the workforce, hurting families and our economy. NJ must pass A3451 to expand family leave protections to businesses with 5+ employees to ensure more NJ workers can access paid leave. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOyd...

New Jersey Citizen Action policy and advocacy director Maura Collinsgru called the proceedings, particularly Beach’s combativeness, a “travesty.” www.app.com/story/news/i...

New Jersey has reopened the Child Care Assistance Program with priority applications now open, and full reopening in Jan 2026. A step forward, but nowhere near enough to fix the state's childcare crisis. NJ still needs real, long-term, affordable childcare solutions. www.nj.com/politics/202...

We're proud and honored that NJCA's Dena Mottola Jaborska and Maura Collinsgru have been named to @mikiesherrill.bsky.social Transition Task Force.

NJ needs watchdogs. The Comptroller has already uncovered major cases of fraud and misuse of public dollars. That’s exactly why keeping him in this role matters. He’s doing the job taxpayers expect: exposing corruption and protecting our money. www.app.com/story/news/i...

Join us on Saturday, December 13th, for our "Community Care Day". This event is designed to help NJ residents get the support they need to navigate health insurance, understand their options, and connect to care without barriers. Register here: mobilize.us/s/8BZ5qM

Our Healthcare Program Director, Laura Waddell had a great time guest lecturing for Heather Howard's Global Health Policy class at Princeton University. We partnered with NJPP and taught about "Building A Health Care Movement". The class was really great and engaged. Thank you, Princeton University!

New Jersey progressive groups are mounting a lame-duck push for a broad social-justice agenda, which will likely set the tone for the incoming Assembly and, especially, for Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill. njdemocrat.substack.com/p/lame-duck-...

Had a great Roundtable last night in Eatontown with advocates & CD4 residents. We dug into the growing healthcare & food security crisis caused by federal cuts, and how to mobilize our communities to share their stories and push state lawmakers to step up for their constituents.

At our press conference, BIPOC childcare providers & parents shared why affordable, accessible childcare is essential. With a $30M shortfall leaving families without support, NJ must urgently invest in childcare. Thank you @SenMTeresaRuiz, @AsmAngelaMcK & @SenBTimberlake for fighting to fix this.

We thank the Democrats who stood firm to protect healthcare for all, & we're relieved the govt has reopened, but soaring health insurance costs & threats to critical healthcare protections make this no victory for the American people. Read full statement here: www.njcitizenaction.org/statement_on...

Lawmakers could have addressed this issue a long time ago but chose to overlook it. We'd have preferred there to be no lawsuits, but this practice of auto insurance rates being tied to insurers' education and occupation is blatantly discriminatory and needs to change. binje.com/lawsuit-targ...

In response to some Democrats voting in agreement of a deal to reopen the govt and end the shutdown, thereby compromising on ACA premium tax credits, NJCA’s Healthcare Program Director had the following video statement:

Congrats to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on her victorious campaign! We will do everything we can to ensure a smooth transition for her incoming administration. Voting is our fundamental right as Americans, and tonight, New Jersey decided its future.

A historic night of celebration for democracy, for the resurgent resistance, and for hope, not just in NJ but around the country! @mikiesherrill.bsky.social surges to victory, flips 6 counties, and Dems pick up big wins in Virginia and New York City! #WhenWeVoteWeWin

NJ: You did it! @mikiesherrill.bsky.social will be our next Governor. Our heartfelt congratulations to her, and thank you to everyone who worked for this. Remember, WHEN WE VOTE WE WIN.

The threats reported this morning in several counties are a clear attempt to undermine our democratic system and intimidate New Jerseyans from going to the polls to exercise their right to vote. Let me be clear: there is no credible threat to New Jerseyans' safety at the polls.

Know your rights at the polls! If you see or experience any intimidation or harassment, please call the Voter Assistance hotline at 1-833-NJ-VOTES (833-658-6837).

Democratic candidate for NJ governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social votes in Montclair, reacts to bomb threats at polling places this morning:

TOMORROW is the last day to vote! Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM. If you’re still in line when polls close, stay in line - your vote is your right. Not sure where your polling location is? Find it here: nj.gov/state/electi... Your voice. Your vote. Let’s make it count.

Always our President! @barackobama.bsky.social joined @senbooker25hrs.bsky.social @rasjbaraka.bsky.social and others to fire up voters in the race to the finish to elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social the next Governor of New Jersey! Election Day is around the corner. Let's Go!

We're nearly there! In Clifton today getting out the vote for Democrats Alixon Collazos-Gill, Dr. Rosaura Bagolie and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social! Let's get out the vote for the candidates who will fight for all New Jerseyans!

Two federal judges ruled the Trump admin can’t weaponize hunger by denying SNAP benefits during the shutdown. The admin may appeal, so funding may delay, but this is a step toward justice. Thank you to @newjerseyoag.bsky.social and all who fought for this win. www.cnn.com/2025/10/31/p...

Join us for our "Community Town Hall Meeting: Responding to the Federal Cuts to Healthcare and Food Security" on Nov 13 in Eatontown at 6PM to learn more about how federal cuts will affect our communities. RSVP via QR code or this link: form.123formbuilder.com/6901074/eato... for location details.

Thank you @GovMurphy @SpeakerCoughlin & @SenPresScutari for swiftly approving $42.5M in upfront funding for NJ’s largest food banks as SNAP benefits run out Nov. 1 thanks to Trump Admin’s decision to abandon millions of Americans in need. @suelivi.bsky.social @nj.com news: www.nj.com/politics/202...

We’ll be spending the weekend getting out the votes for our endorsed candidates, especially Mikie Sherrill for Governor. NJCA will be in Ewing, Willingboro, Clifton, and Jersey City. Comment below to let us know where you’re canvassing this weekend!

Sanctuary city policies make our communities safer & stronger by letting residents access vital services without fear of deportation. NJCA has joined hands with @ACLUNJ & other orgs in supporting NJ cities in their federal lawsuit defending these protections. www.northjersey.com/story/news/2...

Very informative article by @NJUrbanNews on how and where New Jersey residents can access food services across the state. njurbannews.com/2025/10/29/s...

Join us TONIGHT for our very first Instagram Live Podcast at 7pm! Laura and Gabrielle will be talking about healthcare in NJ, the rules and policies that have changed, how we can help you with health insurance and more! Follow us on IG here: www.instagram.com/newjerseycit...

NJCA’s Beverly Brown Ruggia joined supporters in Jersey City last night to welcome gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill on her “21 County Driving Down Costs Tour”! Mikie’s fighting to make New Jersey more affordable for working families so let’s show up for her! Vote early or on November 4th!

The idea that people who rely on SNAP “don’t work” or are “free-loaders” couldn’t be further from the truth. Most SNAP recipients are working full-time, raising children, or living with disabilities. Urge your Members of Congress to fund SNAP now! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...