United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) District Council of New York and New Jersey, which represents tens of thousands of workers across New Jersey, endorsed Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock for Congress in New Jersey’s Second Congressional District.
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Secretary Turner announced the “Made in America” theme for HUD’s sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. September 22 – September 24, 2026. The Freedom 250 event will showcase American innovations that can help expand housing supply, lower construction costs, and make homeownership more attainable.
“The future of American housing is built right here at home,” said Secretary Turner. “As we celebrate 250 years of independence, HUD is proud to showcase the builders, manufacturers, and innovators whose perseverance, ingenuity, and pioneering spirit carry our nation’s legacy of innovation forward – creating new opportunities for the next generation of Americans to achieve homeownership.”
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“I’m proud that New Jersey has once again delivered a responsible budget for the hardworking families we serve, with meaningful property tax relief and the preservation of the Stay NJ program.
“At a time when dangerous, shortsighted federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and Affordable Care Act subsidies are shifting billions of dollars in costs onto states and pulling critical support away from families, New Jersey has stepped up to protect the services our residents rely on.”
A suite of critical energy and environmental bills passed the NJ Legislature with New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 27 (FY27) Budget session.
The following bills have passed both the Assembly and Senate, and head to Governor Sherrill’s desk to await her signature:
The General Assembly on Tuesday passed a three-bill package sponsored by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz that addresses the growing youth mental health crisis and strengthens protections for minors online.
“Social media has become a central part of daily life for young people, but we are learning more and more about the risks that can come with excessive use, addictive platform features, and the collection of minors’ personal data,” said Assemblywoman Katz (D-Atlantic, Burlington). “As a mom of three teenagers, I know social media isn’t going anywhere. Our responsibility is to make sure the digital world is safer for kids. This package takes a thoughtful, comprehensive approach by strengthening privacy protections, investing in research, and giving policymakers the information they need to better protect children while helping families and educators support healthier online habits.”
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On Tuesday, New Jersey finalized its nearly $61 billion 2027 budget, which was amended to include $1 million in funding for the Civic Information Consortium, the groundbreaking program that has, since 2021, granted more than $12.5 million in private and public-sector funding to local news and civic information initiatives.
The draft budget proposal unveiled in March by Gov. Mikie Sherrill did not include any funding for the Consortium, which the year prior received $2.5 million from the state. Legislative lawmakers were able to add back in funding for the initiative, though the $1 million is below what was sought by advocates for the program.
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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved a $25 credit on electric bills for many customers this year, down from the $100 credit provided last year.
“Twenty-five dollars? Are you serious?” said Congressman Van Drew. “Families are opening electric bills that have gone up by hundreds of dollars, and the state’s answer is to cut last year’s $100 credit to just $25. Instead of sending families another one-time credit, the state should stop adding government-mandated costs and surcharges to electric bills every month. Reducing those costs would do far more than a one-time $25 credit ever will. New Jersey families do not want another temporary fix. They want lower electric bills.”
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), UFCW Local Unions across New Jersey, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), and RWDSU Local 108 are celebrating the passage of the Fair Price Protection Act (A4085/S3612) through the New Jersey State Legislature, which would ban surveillance pricing and impose a moratorium on electronic shelf labels (ESLs) in grocery stores across New Jersey.
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“The Fiscal Year 2027 budget delivers for New Jersey families and carries forward the progress we’ve made in the Legislature to make New Jersey a more affordable place to call home while being responsible stewards of the people’s money.
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The General Assembly has passed Bill A2218, sponsored by Assemblywomen Shanique Speight, Ellen Park, Annette Quijano, and Luanne Peterpaul, which provides increased protections for patients seeking reproductive health care services and the medical professionals who provide that care.
The legislation shows New Jersey’s commitment to health care access and comes at a time when other states are taking legal action against both individuals and providers seeking and administering reproductive health care services.
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