Van Drew Provides Atlantic City Housing Authority Update, Announces Elevator Replacements

Today, Congressman Van Drew provided an update on conditions at the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA), including immediate relief for residents and a long-term fix to ongoing elevator failures.
“Elevators breaking down in these buildings has been a problem across multiple ACHA properties for years, especially Shore Park Hi Rise on Virginia Avenue, where many seniors and residents with disabilities live,” said Congressman Van Drew. “It is unacceptable. Since the federal takeover of the ACHA, real leaders have been put in charge to take action and fix these problems. Recently, I announced more than $12 million in federal funding to help stabilize the ACHA and improve conditions for residents. I can now confirm that a portion of that funding will be used to fully replace the broken elevators. In the meantime, the elevators are operating again, and HUD has people on the ground right now helping residents day-to-day with groceries, mobility needs, and anything else that comes up. We are going to keep working until these conditions are fully fixed for the long term.”
Residents in need of assistance should contact Judy Grate in Resident Services at 609-957-0798.

DEP Launches Operation FAST

Marking the 100^th day of the Sherrill Administration, the Department of Environmental Protection today launched Operation FAST, a comprehensive effort to make the DEP more efficient and responsive to the public and businesses. This initiative will help make New Jersey more affordable while continuing to implement the state’s high standards for protection of the environment and public health.

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President Trump Stands Fearless After Third Assassination Attempt

In a horrific moment on April 25 at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Trump and members of his Cabinet survived an assassination attempt when shots were fired. The President, First Lady, Vice President, and Cabinet officials are all safe and unharmed. The Secret Service quickly neutralized the threat and evacuated those present. The suspect was taken into custody.

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Secret Service Swarm Trump at Correspondents Dinner (AP Video)

An attempt on the life of the President of the United States happened tonight at the White House correspondence dinner being held at the Washington Hilton Hotel.

President Donald Trump said the suspect involved in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner security scare has been apprehended, praising Secret Service and law enforcement for their response.

“Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

Sherrill Administration Marks Earth Week with Flooding Action

In celebration of Earth Week, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced the addition of two regions to the DEP’s Resilient NJ program, a unique effort that brings together multiple municipalities to plan regionally to protect communities from flooding.

The addition of the two new regions surrounding the Shark River in Monmouth County and the Lower Passaic River in Essex County brings the number of regions participating in this nationally recognized program to six.

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New National Partnership to Promote High School Voter Registration

The League of Women Voters and The Civics Center will collaborate across the country to foster voter registration in US high schools and empower the next generation of American voters to participate fully in public life.

Every year 4 million Americans turn 18, but fewer than half are typically registered to vote for their first election (vs. 75% of voters age 45+), in part because the registration process can be challenging for teens. The most effective way to overcome these hurdles is to train and equip students to lead regular, nonpartisan voter registration drives in high school, with the help of their teachers, as a precursor to graduation.

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Municipal Aid Applications Being Accepted

The Sherrill Administration today announced the grant solicitation period for NJDOT’s Fiscal Year 2027 State Aid programs is now open. Starting today, Monday, April 20, applications will be accepted for Municipal Aid, Transit Village, Bikeway, and Safe Streets to Transit programs through July 1, 2026.

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Sherrill Kicks Off Earth Week

Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today celebrated the start of Earth Week 2026 by announcing the joint acquisition of the site of a vacant building in Union City, Hudson County, that the city will transform into a youth soccer field. The acquisition will help deliver critically needed recreational space to one of the country’s most densely populated communities.

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Important Election Dates & Information

2026 Primary Election on June 2nd

Camden County is encouraging residents to get ready for the 2026 Primary Election and make their voices heard! Make a plan to cast your ballot before Election Day and apply to Vote by Mail, the deadline is May 26th. Vote by Mail ballots are being mailed this weekend, please look out for them and return them as soon as possible! Residents may also confirm their voter registration status online.
To check if you’re registered, Click Here.
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Important Dates: April 18th – Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for Primary Election May 12th -Voter Registration Deadline for the Primary Election May 20th -Mailing of Sample Ballots for Primary Election May 26th – Deadline to Apply for a Vote By Mail Ballot for Primary Election May 26th – May 31st – Early Voting Period May 29th – Overseas / Military Voters Deadline for Application to Electronically Receive Primary Election Mail-In Ballots June 2nd – Primary Election Day

Advocates Praise Assembly Bill to Improve Access to School Meal Assistance for New Jersey Students

The fight against food insecurity remains a priority in the Assembly under the leadership of Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, and Assembly Democrats continued to make good on that promise by passing bill A3882 in the most recent voting session. Sponsored by Speaker Coughlin, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, and Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, the legislation would make it easier for families to access school meal assistance programs.