Landmark voting rights legislation—known as the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act—was signed into law late today. The legislation was sponsored by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson.
Bill A1715 will strengthen voting rights protections in New Jersey by expanding access to the ballot, increasing protections against voter suppression and discrimination, improving language accessibility, and creating stronger oversight of election practices.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a beef jerky product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen. The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.
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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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| The FDA has received an increasing number of reports of pets accidentally overdosing on Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablets), a flavored chewable medicine approved only for dogs. Learn how to help keep your pets safe. |
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.”
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, neighborhoods throughout Gloucester Township are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for National Annual Night Out (NNO) crime/drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by the Gloucester Township Police Department and will involve communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases around the world.
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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:
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation in the city where it all happened. Make it a night at one of the many hotels hosting Independence Day events, take in the rich history that you’ll find at every turn and of course, don’t miss the live show and fireworks!
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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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