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Democrat, I want to begin this week’s update by wishing our Muslim community a peaceful and holy month of Ramadan, the ninth and most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.  I found this article interesting and helpful for those people looking to more fully understand Ramadan, honored by almost 1.9…

Democrat, I was saddened to learn of the passing of a true legend of our state, former State Senator Ron Rice. On behalf of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, I offer my sincere condolences and prayers to his family, friends and constituents. I have known Senator Rice for many…

Democrat, On Wednesday, NJDSC celebrated International Women’s Day with a panel discussion on reproductive and maternal health hosted by our Women’s Caucus and moderated by Chair A’Dorian Murray-Thomas & Southern Regional Vice-Chair Commissioner Caren Fitzpatrick. The panelists included: Casey Haddox (Director of Advocacy, Hoboken Strategy Group & NJDSC Vice-Chair Jewish…

Democrat, March is Women’s History Month and we should reflect throughout the month on the number of ways women have contributed to and continue to make and shape our country’s history. Stay tuned to our social media accounts as we honor some of the state and national women leaders in…

Chairman Jones applauds Governor Murphy’s commitment to working and middle class New Jerseyans  TRENTON, NJ –  On Tuesday, Governor Phil Murphy announced his Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal, which includes renewing the historic ANCHOR property-tax relief program, making another full pension payment, investing in public schools, and strengthening the middle…

Democrat, On Tuesday, Congresswoman-Elect Jennifer McClellan made history as Virginia’s first Black congresswoman. Prior to Tuesday, only 22 states had ever elected a Black woman to Congress, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis of historical records.  “When we come together and we care more about doing the work…

Democrat, I want to start this week with a reminder that the deadline to apply for New Jersey’s ANCHOR property tax relief program is coming up fast! You have until February 28 to complete your application. Under Governor Murphy’s ANCHOR program, both the size of the benefit and the number…

For Immediate Release: 2/13/23 Contact: Phil Swibinski, (201) 978-8651 NJDSC Calls Out Republican Dysfunction After Senator Thompson Switches Parties TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democratic State Committee spokesman Phil Swibinski is releasing the following statement reacting to the news that longtime State Senator Sam Thompson is switching from the Republican…

Democrat, Last week, alongside several members of the NJDSC team, I had the distinct pleasure of traveling to the DNC’s Winter Meeting held in the City of Brotherly Love – Philadelphia. We attended meetings hosted by the various DNC Caucuses, like the Women’s and Black Caucuses, as well as the…

Democrat, This week NJDSC leadership have been in Philadelphia for the DNC’s winter convention. We’ve had the opportunity to hear from Democratic leaders at the national level, including Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi and President Biden, about our goals for the upcoming year and how we can continue the work to…

Chairman Jones reflects on the power, progress, and continued fight of Black Americans TRENTON, NJ –  In celebration of Black History Month, a time for America to focus on the unique and lasting contributions the Black community has made, NJDSC Chairman Leroy J. Jones Jr. is releasing the following statement:…