N.J. school cellphone ban gets key support from Assembly @speakercoughlin.bsky.social - via NJ.com www.nj.com/education/20...

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 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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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.

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/...

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...

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!

Human Services Report Highlights Impact of State Support to Help Families Afford Diapers and Hygiene Products www.nj.gov/humanservice...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Jersey’s farmers anchor our local economies and represent generations of hard work. Today, legislation sponsored by Asm. Freiman was signed into law, allowing commercial farmers to recover legal costs when they’re forced to defend against bad-faith complaints under the Right to Farm Act.

This month, we recognize Native American Heritage Month & the deep roots of Indigenous history right here in NJ, the ancestral home of the Lenape people. Their legacy lives on in the names of our rivers, towns, and landscapes, and in the continuing stories and leadership of Native communities today.

The chaos over SNAP benefits put an enormous strain on families and on the community partners who step up every day. With SNAP providing nine times the meals of food banks, the scale of the challenge is clear. Hear more from Fulfill about what this means for the people they serve.

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Thanks to state support, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital will be the first in South Jersey to adopt the EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) model, creating a specialized space where behavioral health patients receive immediate, expert care.

For every meal a food bank provides, #SNAP provides nine. With the federal program disrupted for the first time in decades, Bernie Flynn of Mercer Street Friends shares what this means for families and why this moment is unlike anything food banks have faced before.

Food security and access to quality healthcare go hand in hand. @speakercoughlin.bsky.social joined @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social in Newark to see how their community programs are expanding food access and providing critical services through partners like Saint James Health.

At a utility job fair earlier this week, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo and NJUA brought together utility employers from across the state, including @PSE&G, JCP&L, SJI, and New Jersey American Water, to help job seekers find good-paying careers in the trades.

Our veterans embody courage, sacrifice, and service. This Veterans Day, we honor their legacy not just with words, but through action, investing in programs that help veterans find housing, employment, and care right here in New Jersey.

Now more than ever, we need to do what we can to make sure New Jerseyans don't go hungry. During Food Pantry Donation Month in New Jersey, there’s never been a more important time to give. Find your local pantry or call 2-1-1 to learn how you can help keep every table full in NJ.

Today, we honor 250 years of courage, sacrifice, and service. From the shores of Tripoli to communities across New Jersey, Marines have embodied honor, commitment, and duty. We salute all who have worn the uniform of the United States Marine Corps, past and present.

No family should have to wait years for the answers their child deserves. State funding will help Inspira Health expand Autism Diagnostic Centers in Woodbury & Bridgeton, ensuring earlier detection & care for families across NJ. Hear more from Majority Leader Greenwald, Asm. Moen & Inspira Health.

The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to its landmark decision guaranteeing same-sex marriage, affirming that freedom and equality can flourish in all corners of America. Protecting marriage equality means protecting economic security, family stability, and civil rights.

From West New York to the State House, Assemblyman Gabriel Rodriguez’s journey is one of service and community pride. 🎧 Listen to his journey in our latest Jersey Rules podcast and our first-ever Spanish-language episode. open.substack.com/pub/assembly...

🚨 New Jersey continues to monitor developments and will continue to provide updates at NJSNAP.gov as needed. Additional assistance for #SNAP households during the ongoing federal shutdown is available at 🔗 NJ.gov/SNAPshutdown

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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.

Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo will join with the New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) to hold the “Careers in Utility Job Fair” on Monday, November 10. Set to run from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the event will take place at The Conference Center at Mercer County Community College in West Windsor.

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.

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....

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

Today, the Assembly Majority Office congratulates all of our new and returning members, and Governor-Elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social. We look forward to working together on behalf of the residents of New Jersey.

The sky over Trenton looks particularly BLUE today!😉

Just announced: The Trump Administration will make only partial SNAP payments this month. With hundreds of thousands of New Jersey families at risk of losing vital food assistance, a State of Emergency has been declared. youtube.com/shorts/XBEx_...

At Englewood Health’s Asian Health and Wellness Center, doctors are connecting with patients in their own language, making care more personal, more respectful, and closer to home. This expansion means more bilingual doctors, more access for seniors, and more families getting the care they deserve.

My statement on Governor Murphy’s executive orders addressing food insecurity.

Today’s court rulings ordering the Trump Administration to provide funding for SNAP echoes what we have been saying in New Jersey all this time, that no one should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from. We’ll keep fighting to make sure no one goes hungry.

Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown apnews.com/article/snap...

US judge blocks Trump administration from suspending food aid benefits www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

PAS-1 Deadline Reminder: New Jersey residents 65+ have until midnight tonight to submit the PAS-1 Blue Book online for property tax relief through StayNJ, Senior Freeze, and ANCHOR. Paper applications must be postmarked by 10/31. www.nj.gov/treasury/tax...

@speakercoughlin.bsky.social met with NJ's food bank leaders for an emergency discussion about the unprecedented food crisis caused by the halting of SNAP funding. After the meeting, the State announced it was releasing $42.5M in food & hunger grants to help keep food on the table for NJ families.