Sherrill Administration Invites Public To Battle Of Monmouth Reenactment

In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Sherrill Administration welcomes residents and visitors to attend the annual reenactment of the pivotal Battle of Monmouth at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Monmouth County. The two-day living history event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21.

Family-friendly activities throughout the weekend will include military encampments, cannon and musket-firing demonstrations, children’s musket drills, Colonial-era music, a program about Molly Pitcher and a memorial service hosted by the Sons of the American Revolution. The weekend’s featured event, the Battle of Monmouth reenactment, will take place on both days, recreating one of the largest and longest battles of the Revolutionary War. A full schedule of events is available on the New Jersey State Parks website. “The story of our nation cannot be told without reflecting on the central role our great state played in its formation,” said Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak. “This year’s reenactment takes on even greater meaning as we celebrate this milestone birthday of America. We encourage the public to come to Monmouth Battlefield this weekend to appreciate the courage and determination of the brave soldiers who fought and died to gain our freedom, as well as the liberty and prosperity that have come to define New Jersey.” “Living history events like the Battle of Monmouth reenactment transform history from words on a page into something people can truly see, hear and experience,” said John Cecil, Assistant Commissioner for State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites. “Events like this underscore the importance of preserving New Jersey’s historic sites and passing the stories that unfolded here on to future generations.” A donation of $15 per vehicle is suggested. The annual reenactment is made possible through a partnership with the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield State Park, a New Jersey State Parks Officially Recognized Friends Organization.

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The Demonization of ICE Must Stop

Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after reports that an ICE agent was struck by a vehicle during an enforcement operation in Stafford Township, New Jersey.

“ICE agents put their lives on the line every day to enforce our nation’s laws and protect our communities,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Yet too many politicians and activists continue to demonize them for doing the job they are sworn to do. This incident is a reminder of the dangers these brave men and women face. I am grateful the agent is expected to recover, and I will always stand with ICE and law enforcement.”

Assembly Education Committee Advances School Funding Transparency Legislation

The Assembly Education Committee today advanced A3881, sponsored by Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, which would strengthen school funding transparency and provide school districts with greater certainty when crafting their annual budgets. The bill is also sponsored by Assemblymembers Sterley Stanley and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson.

Under the bill, the Commissioner of the Department of Education (DOE) would be required to provide each school district with a preliminary State aid notice by the first week of December, detailing the minimum amount the district can expect in the upcoming school year. This early notification gives districts more time to plan their budgets.

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Camden Mayor & Local Leaders to Cut Ribbon on New KIPP Stadium Tuesday

A major milestone for Camden youth sports and community recreation is happening this Tuesday.

On June 16, KIPP Cooper Norcross High School—alongside Mayor Victor Carstarphen, former Mayor Dana Redd, and Chairman George E. Norcross III—will officially cut the ribbon on a brand-new, state-of-the-art football field and community green space.

The ceremony marks the culmination of a year-long project to deliver top-tier athletic facilities to the city, complete with stadium lighting for night games. Built for a rapidly expanding youth sports program that includes Boys Varsity/JV Football and Girls Flag Football, this home turf gives local student-athletes the resources and high school experience they deserve.

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Bill to Prevent Unwanted Electronic Tracking Clears General Assembly

The General Assembly on Thursday advanced a bill sponsored by Assemblywomen Carol Murphy, Annette Quijano and Maureen Rowan to protect individuals from being electronically tracked without consent.

Bill A4542 would make it a fourth-degree crime to knowingly install a tracking device or application on another person to initiate or facilitate an unlawful act. Tracking devices are typically small enough to be concealed, and applications can be hidden.

“There are bad actors out there who know how to exploit tracking systems, and we’re highly concerned about electronic tracking devices and applications being used for stalking and other criminal acts,” said Assemblywoman Murphy (D-Burlington). “This bill is meant to address these growing concerns by making it a crime to use a tracking device on another person without their knowledge.”

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Legislation to Combat Fertility Fraud Approved by General Assembly

The General Assembly today approved legislation that would criminalize unscrupulous behavior in reproductive care by establishing the crime of fertility fraud. Bill A5059, sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, seeks to address a significant gap in reproductive health care law.

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Bill Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence & Stalking Victims Clears Assembly

With the Assembly passage of Bill A5155 today, New Jersey is one step closer to ensuring quicker collection of digital evidence in investigations of domestic violence and stalking cases. The legislation would amend the New Jersey Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act to require expedited compliance with certain search warrants for information in these types of cases. Assemblywomen Marisa Sweeney, Heather Simmons, and Luanne Peterpaul sponsored the bill.

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Legislation to Strengthen Global Public Health Collaboration Passes Assembly

New Jersey’s Department of Health (NJDOH) would be authorized to establish partnerships in international public health under legislation passed by the General Assembly today. Bill A4075, sponsored by Assembly members Sterley Stanley, Carol Murphy, and Margie Donlon, comes in response to the Executive Order President Donald Trump issued on January 20, 2025, “Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization.” America formally exited the organization on January 22, 2026.
The legislation would authorize the NJDOH to take steps to seek participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, the WHO’s international collaboration of public health agencies, laboratories, academic institutions, and response organizations that work together to detect, verify, and respond to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
“As elected officials, our primary responsibility is to keep our residents safe and this is especially true when it comes to public health. When the federal government decided to pull us out of international health partnerships, they abdicated that responsibility by putting more Americans at risk of infectious diseases that are often just a plane ticket away,” said Assemblyman Stanley (D-Middlesex). “New Jersey serves as a major hub for international travel, commerce, and transportation, making rapid access to public health information and coordinated response efforts critical to protecting residents from emerging health threats. By giving NJDOH the authority to pursue partnerships that can improve outbreak preparedness and strengthen information-sharing, we are delivering on our responsibility to keep our residents safe regardless of whether or not the federal government intends to do the same.”
Assemblyman Stanley noted that participation in the network would strengthen the State’s ability to monitor outbreaks, share information, improve workforce training, and coordinate preparedness efforts with public health partners around the world.
“The lessons of recent years have made one thing clear: public health preparedness depends on communication, coordination, and access to timely information,” said Assemblywoman Murphy (D-Burlington), Chair of the Assembly Health Committee. “When health threats emerge anywhere in the world, the effects can be felt here at home. Authorizing the Department of Health to pursue these partnerships helps ensure New Jersey remains informed, connected, and prepared to respond to future challenges.”
Under the bill, the NJDOH would be authorized to pursue participation in the network and engage in training and information-sharing activities and collaborate with federal, state, local, academic, and nonprofit partners to support outbreak preparedness and response efforts. The legislation would also require the NJDOH Commissioner, subject to the availability of funds, to report to the Governor and Legislature on efforts to pursue participation in the network and provide recommendations for future international public health initiatives.
“As a physician, I know that early detection and rapid response are among the most effective tools we have to prevent the spread of disease and protect public health,” said Assemblywoman Donlon (D-Monmouth). “New Jersey must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively when new diseases emerge, or public health emergencies arise. This legislation would ensure we can continue pursuing opportunities to learn from public health experts, share information, and strengthen our preparedness for future emergencies.”
The legislation also specifies that participation in the network would not establish New Jersey as a member of the WHO, would not permit actions that conflict with federal law, and would not authorize the disclosure of confidential health information.

95 Local Organizations and Leaders Call on New Jersey Lawmakers

On Wednesday, a diverse coalition of 95 New Jersey community leaders, media organizations and advocates have signed on to an open letter to the state’s political leadership that urges lawmakers to restore $2.5 million in funding for the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC). The NJCIC is a first-of-its-kind initiative that state lawmakers created in 2018 to provide resources for trustworthy, community-based news-and-information projects.