WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: NEWARK, N.J. Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced that Kaitlin McGuinness is being promoted to Deputy State Director in his office. McGuinness has served in Booker's office since he was first elected to the Senate in 2013, most recently serving as Senior Projects Specialist. "Kaitlin has been a driving force in our office since her first day in 2013," said Senator Booker. "I've witnessed her de  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Internship Program. This valuable opportunity provides college students with a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of public service and legislative affairs. As an integral part of the congressional office, interns will have the chance to work closely wit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WARREN COUNTY, NJ Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) met with Dr. William Austin, Warren Community College President, along with students, faculty, and deans, ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion to gain insight into the critical need for funding to enhance the Agricultural Education and Training Center's facilities. Congressman Kean requested $978,625 for Warren Community College in this   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: In a bicameral letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today, more than two dozen Members of Congress--led by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT)--admonished the human resources agency for violating federal law that prohibits congressional health plans from subsidizing elective abortion. "It is a clear violation of the Smith Amendment for health pla  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced today that New Jersey will receive more than $44 million in federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace lead pipes. This funding, which Pallone secured through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help modernize aging water systems and tackle the critical issue of l  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $750,000 in federal funding for Monmouth University's Urban Coast Institute. This groundbreaking initiative will bolster environmental protection efforts while addressing public concerns surrounding offshore wind development along the Jersey Shore. The project, led by Monmouth University's Urban Coast Institute in partnership with Rutgers University and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: South Plainfield, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) toured the newly upgraded South Plainfield Emergency Operations Center (EOC) today to highlight the recent improvements funded by $370,725 he secured in the Fiscal Year 2023 federal budget. The EOC upgrades include new equipment and computer systems to better track emergencies in real time and enhanced 9-1-1 communications tools to support t  more

HACKENSACK, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Today, October 8, 2024, U.S. Congressman Gottheimer announced The Lowering Infant and Toddler Tuition for Learning and Education Act outside Little Learners Childcare Center. The LITTLE Act expands the child tax credit and lowers barriers for entrepreneurs to provide more childcare options for families. Video of Gottheimer's announcement can be found here (https://urldefense  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Saturday, October 5, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on the latest developments between New Jersey and the Department of Justice regarding New Jersey's Veterans Homes: "Since I first heard from my constituents about the conditions at the home, I have been fighting for better conditions and oversight for our veterans and their families. "I was   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: MEDFORD, N.J. - Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and representatives with Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) visited Binkley's 5 & 10, a local business participating in the school district's Transition to Adulthood Program, and celebrated the impact of Community Project Funding the Congressman secured to support participating students' success. "I am proud to have brought back f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the October 7th attacks: "One year ago today, Israel was attacked and our world forever changed. Innocent lives lost, hostages taken, communities shattered. Since then, despite rising antisemitism around the globe, Israeli and Jewish people have remained steadfast in their faith and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, today issued the following statement marking one year since Hamas' barbaric terrorist attack on Israel: "Today, we remember with deep sadness the more than 1,200 innocent men, women and children who were mercilessly slaughtered by Hamas terrorists in the most fatal in  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Today, Congressman Van Drew formally requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) launch a comprehensive federal audit and investigation into the market practices and billing procedures of Atlantic City Electric (ACE). This follows a surge of complaints from South Jersey residents facing massive spikes in their electricity bills,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) visited the Delaware River Basin Commission's (DRBC) West Trenton offices, joined by New Jersey Deputy Commissioner of Environmental Protection Jane Rosenblatt Birkhofer, DRBC Executive Director Steve Tambini, DRBC Deputy Executive Director Kristen Bowman Kavanagh, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann and invited guests a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel: "October 7, 2023, was one of the most horrific days in modern world history. It was the single deadliest day for Jewish people since the Holocaust. On that day, 1,195 men, women and children lost their lives, 251 were kidnapped and taken hostage,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Ewing, NJ (Thursday, October 10, 2024) Today, as part of National Midwifery Week, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) sat down with midwives, doulas, healthcare professionals, and their patients at the Children's Home Society of New Jersey in Trenton. At the listening session, they discussed how healthcare is evolving, centering on the diverse needs of mothers, from education to ad  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced a resolution recognizing National Midwifery Week as October 6th through October 12th 2024. The resolution acknowledges the roles and contributions of certified midwives and nurse-midwives in providing high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective health care services to families across the country. Prac  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: Today, October 7, 2024, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Young Kim (CA-40), and Joe Wilson (SC-2) announced a bipartisan resolution that commemorates one year since Hamas's October 7 terrorist attacks. Video of Gottheimer announcing the resolution can be found here. The resolution: * Condemns the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7 * Calls fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Co-founders of the U.S. Senate Lead Task Force Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and co-chairs of the U.S. House Get the Lead Out Caucus Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-AL), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), along with U.S. Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), today lauded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to finalize the Biden Administration's proposed Lead an  more