Van Drew Demands ICE Custody of Illegal Immigrant

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after a judge ordered the pretrial release of the illegal immigrant charged with drunk driving and seriously injuring Middle Township Police Officer Austin Kapurelos. The release order has since been stayed, keeping Lucio Lopez-Perez in county custody until his next court date in December.

“This is absolutely outrageous,” said Congressman Van Drew. “This man, who is in this country illegally, admitted to drinking throughout the day, got behind the wheel of a car, and struck a police officer so hard that he was thrown 30 feet. Austin suffered a compound fracture, a bruised lung, and multiple broken bones. He is lucky to be alive. And somehow, a judge determined that the man charged with doing this could be released back onto our streets. They are calling him low risk when his criminal history outside New Jersey has not even been fully vetted. Give me a break.

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Sherrill Announces GSPT Approval of $88 Million

The Sherrill Administration today announced the Garden State Preservation Trust’s (GSPT) approval of more than $88 million for projects across the state that will preserve open space to protect critical water supplies, connect habitats, and expand access to open spaces, fund capital improvements for New Jersey’s state parks, forests, historic sites, and wildlife management areas, and advance flood protections through the voluntary Blue Acres program.

The funding, which comes from the constitutional dedication of Corporation Business Tax revenue, will enhance the quality of life for residents across New Jersey, especially in many overburdened communities. The Garden State Preservation Trust approved the Department of Environmental Protection-recommended funding package at its meeting on Oct. 21. The package now advances to the Legislature for formal appropriations. For details, visit dep.nj.gov/greenacres/gspt-fy2027/

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Camden County’s New Remote Election Sites

Need a Ballot? Camden County Makes It Easy!

The Camden County Clerk’s Office is making it easier for voters to prepare for Election Day! Visit a Remote Election Service Site to pick up a ballot in-person or request a replacement if your original ballot is lost or damaged. Make your plan, one of the locations below, and take the next step toward casting your vote! To learn more, Click Here.

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Why Was Mayor Baile Black-Balled?

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The question that has gone unanswered for several months is why the Camden County Democratic Party Committee didn’t back the current mayor. And why didn’t the six council members endorse him?

A July 2026 election overview citing reporting from the New Jersey Globe reported that Baile didn’t receive support because he didn’t vote in the June Democratic primary.

Following that election, James Beach, the Camden County Democratic Committee Chairman circulated a list of nearly 300 elected officials, committee members, and party activists who failed to cast their ballot in the primary election. The list from Gloucester City included Baile and Gloucester City Councilman George Berglund.

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Sherrill Requests Federal Assistance T0 Repair Beaches

The Sherrill Administration has requested expedited emergency federal assistance to repair and restore beaches in eight Army Corps of Engineers project areas that were severely damaged during the nor’easter that hammered the state late last month.

The Administration specifically requests the Army Corps of Engineers to provide emergency assistance for seven Coastal Storm Risk Management Project areas under the purview of the Corps’ Philadelphia District and for one Coastal Storm Risk Management Project area under the purview of the New York District.

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HUD Makes It Easier to Build More Housing

HUD today announced that its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is expanding access to quality rental housing by allowing Build to Rent communities to qualify for FHA-insured financing under two of its Multifamily mortgage insurance programs. Effective immediately, this update makes it easier to finance new rental homes and helps increase the supply of rental housing, particularly in light of manufactured housing innovation.

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Van Drew Celebrates the Groundbreaking Expansion Project

Today, Congressman Van Drew joined local officials to break ground on the South Jersey Broadband project, a major expansion of South Jersey’s internet infrastructure supported by $24.1 million in federal funding secured by the Congressman. The project will bring more than 180 miles of new fiber infrastructure to the region, increasing competition among internet providers and helping bring faster, more affordable service to residents and businesses.

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Today Is the Deadline to Register to Vote

Today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 Midterm Election. Register or update your registration online or in person today.

Van Drew Recognizes Coast Guard Recruitment Milestone

Congressman Van Drew recently celebrated news that the United States Coast Guard recruited its largest class in nearly 40 years, exceeding its recruitment goals for the third straight year.

“These are brave men and women who are answering the call to protect our nation, and they deserve the very best,” said Congressman Van Drew. “That is exactly why I fought so hard to secure over $400 million to modernize Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. Every enlisted Coast Guardsman begins their journey right here in South Jersey, and with recruitment reaching levels we have not seen in decades, this investment could not be more important. We are building new barracks and training facilities to prepare Cape May for this growth and strengthen the Coast Guard for generations to come. I could not be prouder that South Jersey is playing such an important role in serving our nation.”

CAIR-NJ Condemns Removal of Classroom “Gaza Must Live” Sig

– The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the removal of a “Gaza Must Live” sign from a Bergen County Technical School classroom upon pressure from Congressman Josh Gottheimer. CAIR is located in Newark, NJ

Based on emails reviewed by CAIR-NJ, a parent who attended Back to School Night at the school reached out to Congressman Gottheimer’s office requesting their assistance with removing the sign. The Congressman’s office then contacted Superintendent Dr. Lerner, who removed the sign without discussing it with the teacher.

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