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.

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Statement from Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr.

The statement below is by Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. regarding ICE operations in Camden County.

“For months we have seen the devastation wrought by the Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) across the country, and right here in Camden County. This federal agency has wandered far from its mission to promote homeland security and public safety. Their agents lack training, leadership, and accountability, and instead of taking dangerous, non-citizens with criminal convictions into custody, they are often employing oppressive tactics reminiscent of the Gestapo. At least two American citizens have lost their lives at the hands of ICE agents, and thousands more have been separated from their families, with their lives upended.

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Calabrese Statement on North Bergen Train Derailment

Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese (D-Bergen, Passaic), Chair of the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee, issued the following statement today on yesterday’s train derailment in North Bergen:

“Yesterday’s ( April 14, 2026)CSX freight train derailment in Hudson County is a stark reminder that vigilance in rail safety is essential. I am grateful there were no reported injuries and that emergency responders acted swiftly to contain the situation.

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Speight Statement on Full Reopening of Child Care Assistance Program

Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex, Hudson) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) has fully reopened. This program is specifically designed to help income-eligible families afford child care. “The decision to reopen CCAP is an important step forward in strengthening New Jersey’s child care system. This program serves as a lifeline for working families and provides critical support to the community-based providers who care for them.
“When the Department of Human Services paused new applications last summer, the impact was felt quickly. Families were left scrambling to secure care, and providers experienced declines in enrollment, proving just how essential this resource is.
“With the program first reopening on a limited basis late last year and now fully reopened, I am encouraged by our collective commitment to supporting both families and the child care industry for the overall wellbeing of New Jersey.
“Child care is vital to our state’s infrastructure and economy, and it plays an important role in the healthy development of our children. As a mother of four, I know firsthand how access to dependable, high-quality child care supports families. While there is still more work to be done to ensure the child care system is strong and stable, reopening CCAP is a win for everyone involved.”