Today is 2/11 which means it’s 211 Day in New Jersey! NJ 211 is a tremendous, free, 24/7 lifeline that has been connecting residents and families to housing, food, utility help, mental health services and more since 2005!

It’s days like today that make you appreciate NJ being the only state in the Union with full-service gas stations. Good thing we continue to resist calls to eliminate them, because no one should have to pump gas with frozen fingers and no worker should lose a good job!

Proud to see New Jersey natives in the Super Bowl tonight. Wishing all of them the best of luck, we’ll be cheering you on from the Garden State!

From New Jersey to the world stage, I am so proud to see our homegrown athletes representing the Garden State at the Winter Olympics in Italy! Best of luck!

While it is shameful that money already promised had to be defended in court, I welcome the decision to lift the freeze on Gateway funding. New Jersey’s workers won’t stop moving and neither will this project.

Psst! My state's tens of thousands of commuters need the Gateway Tunnel. We can't put 1,000 construction workers out of work after the project has made years of progress already. Hey POTUS, how about you give us the money that we’ve been promised and we’ll name a rest stop after you?

Whether you’re a worker looking to settle down or an entrepreneur ready to build and grow, NJ has the talent and innovative minds to lead. It was a pleasure to join the NJBIA last week for a conversation on the importance of supporting businesses and growing our state’s economy.

Saddened to hear this terrible news about a Camden firefighter losing his life today. My condolences to his family and friends.

Today, the New Jersey Legislature will return to Nassau Hall at Princeton University, once again gathering where it first met in 1776. This year, as we mark 250 years of our nation and Legislature, we’re reminded that democracy is not a chapter in a history book, it is a living promise.

Black History Month is a time to honor the incredible contributions and courage that helped shape our nation and to recommit ourselves to carrying that progress forward, not just this month, every single day of the year.

Nationalizing future elections? No thanks. NJ just had its best turnout in decades thanks to our State's modern systems that offer convenience, not barriers, and when you target “15 states,” it makes you wonder if those pesky 18 states that went 'blue' in 2024 are in his sights!

Yesterday I visited the incredible students and faculty at Seton Hall Law to learn more about the Housing Justice Project and the work they’re doing to protect tenants across New Jersey. Proud to support this partnership and the difference it’s making for families across NJ!

With thousands of jobs on the line and even more commuters counting on us, the Gateway Tunnel Project is simply too important to stall. New Jersey has done its part, and we will keep pushing to ensure this critical project moves forward without delay.

Check out my latest Substack, where I talk about why caring for your family should never cost you your job and how our expansion of Family Leave makes that promise a reality for over 400,000 more workers in New Jersey. Read more: assemblydems.substack.com/p/standing-w...

My statement on the recent events in Minnesota.

Today, I joined Governor Sherrill and legislative leaders for an OEM briefing on the impending snow storm. Our state is coordinating closely as it approaches but please stay off the roads and stay safe! Visit Ready.gov for preparedness tips.

Today, I paid my respects to Governor Codey who is being remembered at the State House where he spent years serving the people of New Jersey. Tish and I stand with solemn gratitude as New Jersey says goodbye to a truly remarkable man.

A new chapter for New Jersey. Congratulations to Governor Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor Caldwell as they begin their new administration. Looking forward to working together on behalf of the people of New Jersey!

Grateful for eight years of partnership and progress. Thank you, Governor Murphy, for your leadership and service to New Jersey.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor a legacy rooted in courage and the belief that the work of building a fairer, more just society belongs to all of us. Let us all recommit ourselves to carrying that work forward.

Thrilled to see @govmurphy.bsky.social sign legislation that will Family Leave protections to more than 400,000 additional workers. Today, New Jersey takes an important step toward giving working families the peace of mind to be there for their loved ones now and in the future!

Today, January 13th, marks the start of the 222nd Legislative Session, and we proudly swore in 12 new members of the New Jersey General Assembly. It’s a day rooted in tradition, but focused squarely on the future. Here’s to a new session and the work ahead!

Proud to close out the 221st Legislature with a caucus that has put New Jersey families first and delivered real progress on affordability, housing, and hunger. I’m eager to keep that momentum going as we begin the next legislative session!

My statement on the passing of former Governor Richard J. Codey.

Proud to support Governor-elect Sherrill’s decision to keep Kris Kolluri in place at NJ Transit and expand his role to the Turnpike Authority as well.

Proud to see that for the third straight year, New Jersey is making real progress to keep our communities and the people within them safe!

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! I hope today, and the rest of this holiday season, brings joy and time with the people you love!

Fighting hunger is one of the most important things we can do, and when the federal shutdown threatened the benefits families rely on, New Jersey stepped up. Grateful to sit down with Candace Kelley to talk about our response and why protecting food access will remain a priority. Watch Here:

Hoping your Hanukkah is full of light, love, community, and peace!

Had a great sit-down with Laura Jones of ONNJ to talk about our work this session, the progress we’ve made, and what’s ahead for the Assembly. A portion of the interview will air tonight and you can catch the full conversation this weekend!

Honored to receive the Visionary Leadership Award from the New Jersey Council of County Colleges and fortunate to spend some time with the leaders and students who make our community colleges such a powerful force for opportunity. Thank you again, and good luck on finals!

It’s Small Business Saturday! A great day to shop local and support the neighborhood and family-owned businesses that keep our communities going. They’re the heart of our towns and deserve our support today and every day!

An impassioned advocate and civil rights leader, Bishop Reginald T. Jackson dedicated his life to justice and to serving the people of New Jersey. We are all better off because of his voice and his courage. Tish and I are holding his family and all who loved him in our prayers.

This Food Pantry Donation Month, we are proud to unveil our new website: EndingHungerNJ.com, which will help New Jerseyans connect with food pantries near them. My thanks to everyone who has stepped up this year, and every year, to support their neighbors.

Proud to see this year's Hunger-Free Campus grants announced, continuing our commitment to making sure every student in New Jersey is fed. Thank you to the 36 institutions across our state that are keeping the fight against food insecurity a part of their mission!

Wonderful to join the United Black Agenda on Tuesday to recognize the trailblazing leadership of the Garden State Bar Association and the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey. Thank you all for the work you do to uplift our communities!

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.

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...

Honored to be recognized by Rutgers University at this year’s League of Municipalities and grateful for the opportunity to keep strengthening our state alongside this incredible institution.

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!

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.

Today we honor those who wore the uniform and the families who stood beside them. Across New Jersey and across the nation, we thank the veterans who have given so much in service to all of us.

From the State House to Congress, Bonnie Watson Coleman dedicated her career to opening doors for others and fighting for working families. New Jersey is losing a true leader who never wavered in her commitment to doing what is right—thank you for everything.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Sonia Das. She dedicated her life to serving the public in numerous government roles, including as my Senior Advisor. Her impact will not be forgotten. www.tapinto.net/towns/east-w...

Stopped by Colonia High School recently to talk with students about leadership and public service. It was a pleasure to walk the halls and chat with the students. The future of New Jersey is looking very bright!

Relieved to see that families in New Jersey will finally receive the SNAP benefits they are owed. No family should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from, and I thank everyone who stepped up to meet the need this past week.

Our newly elected Assembly Leadership Team for the 222nd Legislative Session met today with Governor-Elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social. A strong start to a new chapter for New Jersey.

Great to speak with Governor-Elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social today in the State House! I’m looking forward to a strong partnership as we work together to move New Jersey forward.

@speakercoughlin.bsky.social Secures Historic Fifth Term After Big Election Win for Assembly Democrats nj-newjerseylegislativead.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts....

Being returned by my colleagues to lead our Caucus and the Assembly for a fifth term is a privilege I don’t take lightly. Congratulations to all o f the new and returning members—now let's get to work for the people of New Jersey! Read more here: www.assemblydems.com/CivicAlerts....