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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 17h

Assembly Democrats hit the ground running this month!! From protecting access to food and health care to expanding child care support, making solar more accessible, and supporting New Jersey’s growing film industry, we’ve been working on issues that impact communities across our state.

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September 2026: NJ Assembly Dems Newsletter

Email from New Jersey Assembly Democrats For Immediate Release Press Contact: 609.847.3500 Vincent Onofre | vonofre@njleg.org Coughlin Bill Helps NJ Residents Comply with New Federal Work Requirements

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 19h

Investing in public lands means better parks, trails and outdoor spaces for communities across New Jersey. A5321, sponsored by Asw. Collazos-Gill and advanced by the General Assembly, would allow Green Acres funding to fully fund certain nonprofit projects that improve and repair State-owned land.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 20h

For patients receiving dialysis at home, reliable access to the medications and supplies they rely on is an important part of their care. A2001, sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, advanced from the General Assembly last week.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 21h

More than $520 million in ANCHOR property tax relief has already reached New Jersey homeowners and renters, and more payments are on the way. Payments are being sent on a rolling basis, and you can check the status of your benefit online.

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New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

Get the latest New Jersey local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on NJ.com

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 22h

Stuttering affects people of all ages, and access to appropriate treatment matters. A3745 would require health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover treatment for stuttering, including certain speech therapy services. The bill recently advanced from committee.

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Speaker Craig J. Coughlin @speakercoughlin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thrilled to take part in the ribbon cutting today for South Amboy’s new Ferry Terminal. Area residents now have a more convenient way to get to Lower and Midtown Manhattan!

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Cancer touches nearly every family in some way. During the recent the voting session, @speakercoughlin.bsky.social and Majority Leader Lou Greenwald and members of the General Assembly joined advocates to recognize September as Ovarian Cancer and Blood Cancer Awareness Month.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our veterans know that there are many ways to serve after leaving the military, and that service should count. A2746 was signed into law this week, extending military service credit to veterans working as educational support professionals in New Jersey schools.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The cost of fertility treatment can put starting a family out of reach for far too many people. A1207, advanced by the General Assembly, would expand Medicaid coverage for certain infertility medications and related care, helping more New Jerseyans pursue the family they hope to build.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A2457, sponsored by Asw. Tennille McCoy and advanced in the Assembly, would require memory care training as part of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s annual training program, including the needs and rights of residents with Alzheimer’s and related disorders.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Hudson Tunnel project just reached a major construction milestone: tunnel boring is about to begin beneath the Hudson River. So, how do you actually build a tunnel under the Hudson? We asked the people doing it.

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How do you build a tunnel beneath the Hudson River?

On this episode of Jersey Rules, we take you on a rare behind-the-scenes look at a project that will shape transportation in our region for generations.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Legislation (A2042) advanced by the Assembly last week would provide New Jersey schools with guidance on accommodations for students fasting for religious or medical reasons, helping schools offer appropriate flexibility while keeping students fully connected to their education.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Being the first in your family to go to college can come with challenges, but also a chance to open doors for those who follow. During last week’s voting session, Asw. Morales spoke in support of AJR86, her resolution to designate November 8 as First-Generation College Student Day in New Jersey.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Signed into law today, A5235 establishes the School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids (SPARK) pilot program, designed to better connect students and families with mental health care and support.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

All along the Jersey Shore, aquaculture supports local jobs, businesses, and working waterfronts. Legislation (A4994) sponsored by Assemblywoman Maureen Rowan would recognize the hatcheries, processing facilities and other infrastructure that keep this industry running.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Two bills sponsored by Assemblyman William Moen passed the General Assembly today, advancing efforts to help care for veterans’ gravesites across New Jersey and connect more veterans and their families with the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Not every workday is 9 to 5. Child care options need to account for the parents who start early, work late or cover overnight and weekend shifts. A5107 passed the Assembly and would examine whether child care providers are adequately reimbursed for offering care during non-traditional hours.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today, September 24th, is a New Jersey Assembly Voting Session. Watch the live proceedings by visiting njleg.gov/live-proceed...

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Legislation sponsored by Assemblywomen Yvonne Lopez, Carmen Morales, and Annette Quijano authorizing a special Borinqueneers license plate was signed into law today. Proceeds from the specialty plate program will help support programs benefiting U.S. Army veterans.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Local parks are where much of community life happens. In South Brunswick, a resident saw an opportunity to make a local park better & spoke up. Local leaders listened, brought that need to the state & Asw. Drulis & Asm. Freiman sponsored a budget resolution to help make those improvements possible.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Assemblywoman Andrea Katz brought state agencies, utilities, and community partners together at the Burlington County Library for a Utility Resource Day, giving residents the opportunity to ask questions, learn about assistance programs, and apply for available relief on the spot.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A4099, sponsored by Assembly members Linda Carter, Chigozie Onyema, and Annette Quijano to help protect New Jersey residents from the theft of public assistance benefits cleared the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee last week.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sometimes an investment in a community is as straightforward as fixing the road people rely on every day. Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley secured state funding to help East Brunswick rebuild a critical local road that hasn’t been redone in more than 30+ years.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

NJ Human Services Launches Centenarian Club to Celebrate New Jerseyans Who Have Reached 100th Birthday Milestone “We are excited to launch this initiative to celebrate those New Jerseyans who have reached this remarkable milestone.” - Commissioner @cmrchanj.bsky.social. www.nj.gov/humanservice...

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

ANCHOR payments are going out across New Jersey! If yours hasn’t arrived yet, don’t worry — payments are being issued on a rolling basis and are typically received within 90 days of filing.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A serious medical diagnosis can come with decisions that reach far beyond treatment. A2281 would require Medicaid to cover fertility preservation services when medically necessary treatments like chemotherapy, radiation or surgery may affect a patient’s fertility.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Legislation (A2232), advanced in committee, would establish a statewide program connecting young people and families impacted by problematic sexual behavior with specialized care, including medical and mental health services and specialized care coordinators.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sometimes life interrupts college. An illness, an injury, a hospitalization or a mental health crisis can force a student to step away, but the tuition bill doesn’t necessarily stop with them.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yom Kippur, which starts tonight at sundown, is a time of atonement and reflection. To those observing the holiday, we wish you and your family an easy, yet meaningful, fast.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Whether you like them raw or broiled with spinach and cheese, New Jersey produces some delicious oysters. So how can the State support oyster farmers and make sure their businesses thrive? That was the subject of this week's hearing of the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis and her team hosted a property tax relief filing event to help residents apply for Stay NJ, ANCHOR and Senior Freeze, with representatives from the Department of the Treasury on hand to answer questions and assist with applications.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Atlantic County is home to cutting-edge aviation & aerospace research. Asw. Rowan is building on that momentum. She secured funding to help grow the region’s aviation & aerospace sector, supporting innovation, attracting new businesses & creating specialized, well-paying jobs.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Changes to borrowing limits on federal student loans are pushing more students & families toward private lenders where the rules & protections can look very different. Assemblywoman Morales & Assemblyman Miller are working to strengthen protections for private student loan borrowers in New Jersey.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Assemblywoman Carol Murphy’s A4124 advanced from committee today and would establish safeguards for voluntary temporary homes serving children and young parents during crises such as homelessness, hospitalization or domestic violence. The bill requires background checks and additional requirements.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

With penny production ending, Assemblyman Roy Freiman’s A5233 would set clear rules for merchants that choose to round cash purchases to the nearest nickel. It does make cents 🪙

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Speaker Craig J. Coughlin @speakercoughlin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Anyone that knows me knows I love sports. Typically, basketball or football, or even on the little league field as a coach. I understand the excitement that comes with having something riding on the game, but losing a bet should never be an excuse to threaten someone.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Too often, families don’t discover their food assistance has been stolen until they’re standing at the grocery store register and the benefits they expected to use are gone. (cont.)

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program (would) A2534 would give eligible young New Jerseyans the chance to work full-time in public service fields facing critical workforce shortage and earn scholarship funding toward a degree at a New Jersey public college or university.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today, 9/17, you can listen to Assembly Committee live proceedings at njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Supporting small businesses and expanding access to healthy food go hand in hand. That's why the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee advanced A4799, to broaden the already successful Healthy Corner Store Program.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

With state funding secured by Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy, Plainsboro will add a second ambulance to its EMS fleet, helping crews respond directly from the firehouse when another ambulance is already on a call, cutting its average EMS response time from about eight minutes to four.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Bills sponsored by Assemblywoman Rosy Bagolie advanced in the Assembly Education Committee yesterday. The bills address student mental health and school security while strengthening financial transparency and oversight in our school districts.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

ANCHOR payments are on their way — starting today! Assembly Democrats were proud to vote for this year’s budget which included record property tax relief payments for NJ residents! For more info, visit www.nj.gov/treasury/tax...

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

From the families who have built generations of history here to those shaping the present, Hispanic & Latino communities have helped shape the character & future of our state. During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate that history & the voices that continue to make NJ stronger.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A2342, sponsored by Assemblyman Bill Moen and advanced in the Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee yesterday, would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to promote the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, which collects and preserves firsthand accounts from U.S. military veterans.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“We have to make sure that all those working on the frontlines have what they need.” Asw. Bagolie joined Hatzalah of MetroWest in Livingston to highlight State funding she secured toward a new ambulance for the all-volunteer EMS organization serving Livingston, West Orange & surrounding communities.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

While New Jersey’s public schools are already required to follow state anti-bullying protections, nonpublic schools are not subject to the same requirements. The Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act (A5254) would help close that gap.

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New Jersey Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A license plate is a basic part of how we keep accountability on our roads. Bill A5240 would address intentional plate obstruction and prohibit products designed to make it possible, including blackout covers, reflective sprays, retractable holders and plate-flipping devices.

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