New Jersey Senate Democrats
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New Jersey's 25 member Senate Democratic Caucus, committed to upholding the core values & principles of the Democratic Party.
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PJM blocked progress, ignored solutions, and left NJ families to face rising energy bills.
Senator Bob Smith underscores the need for meaningful reform.
Senator Bob Smith underscores the need for meaningful reform.
May 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
PJM blocked progress, ignored solutions, and left NJ families to face rising energy bills.
Senator Bob Smith underscores the need for meaningful reform.
Senator Bob Smith underscores the need for meaningful reform.
Today we honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Happy Memorial Day.
Happy Memorial Day.
May 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Today we honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Happy Memorial Day.
Happy Memorial Day.
Congratulations to Payal Desai, honored in Assembly by Sen. Raj Mukherji during an AAPI Heritage Month celebration!
As an educator and content creator, she has transformed the internet into her classroom, sharing wisdom on parenting that has resonated with thousands.
As an educator and content creator, she has transformed the internet into her classroom, sharing wisdom on parenting that has resonated with thousands.
May 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Congratulations to Payal Desai, honored in Assembly by Sen. Raj Mukherji during an AAPI Heritage Month celebration!
As an educator and content creator, she has transformed the internet into her classroom, sharing wisdom on parenting that has resonated with thousands.
As an educator and content creator, she has transformed the internet into her classroom, sharing wisdom on parenting that has resonated with thousands.
This weekend Sen. Shirley Turner celebrated New Jersey's first annual Six Triple Eight Day in Allentown, honoring the only all-Black, all-female WWII unit - and the 28 trailblazing NJ women who served in its ranks.
Her legislation was signed into law earlier this month by
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Her legislation was signed into law earlier this month by
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May 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This weekend Sen. Shirley Turner celebrated New Jersey's first annual Six Triple Eight Day in Allentown, honoring the only all-Black, all-female WWII unit - and the 28 trailblazing NJ women who served in its ranks.
Her legislation was signed into law earlier this month by
@govmurphy.bsky.social
Her legislation was signed into law earlier this month by
@govmurphy.bsky.social
"The threat to Medicaid remains very real and ongoing," says Sen. Joe Vitale.
The proposed federal cuts by Republicans could result in 350,000 NJ residents losing their healthcare coverage.
These are critical funds that help sustain our healthcare system and ensure care for our most vulnerable.
The proposed federal cuts by Republicans could result in 350,000 NJ residents losing their healthcare coverage.
These are critical funds that help sustain our healthcare system and ensure care for our most vulnerable.
May 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"The threat to Medicaid remains very real and ongoing," says Sen. Joe Vitale.
The proposed federal cuts by Republicans could result in 350,000 NJ residents losing their healthcare coverage.
These are critical funds that help sustain our healthcare system and ensure care for our most vulnerable.
The proposed federal cuts by Republicans could result in 350,000 NJ residents losing their healthcare coverage.
These are critical funds that help sustain our healthcare system and ensure care for our most vulnerable.
We advanced legislation by Senators Shirley Turner & Angela McKnight to create the Chronic Absenteeism Task Force - to examine the root causes of student absenteeism and deliver bold, actionable recommendations to boost attendance across our public schools.
May 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We advanced legislation by Senators Shirley Turner & Angela McKnight to create the Chronic Absenteeism Task Force - to examine the root causes of student absenteeism and deliver bold, actionable recommendations to boost attendance across our public schools.
Sen. President Scutari:
This is a major victory for New Jersey. Service is being restored, and with it, the stability and reliability that our residents rightfully expect. We cannot afford disruptions like this, and I am glad decisive action was taken to resolve it.
This is a major victory for New Jersey. Service is being restored, and with it, the stability and reliability that our residents rightfully expect. We cannot afford disruptions like this, and I am glad decisive action was taken to resolve it.
May 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Sen. President Scutari:
This is a major victory for New Jersey. Service is being restored, and with it, the stability and reliability that our residents rightfully expect. We cannot afford disruptions like this, and I am glad decisive action was taken to resolve it.
This is a major victory for New Jersey. Service is being restored, and with it, the stability and reliability that our residents rightfully expect. We cannot afford disruptions like this, and I am glad decisive action was taken to resolve it.
Happy Birthday @vingopal.bsky.social ! Thank you for everything you do for the people of New Jersey!
May 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Happy Birthday @vingopal.bsky.social ! Thank you for everything you do for the people of New Jersey!
Happy Birthday Senator @andrewzwicker.bsky.social ! Thank you for everything you do for the people of New Jersey!
May 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy Birthday Senator @andrewzwicker.bsky.social ! Thank you for everything you do for the people of New Jersey!
Happy Birthday to Senator Brian P. Stack! Thank you for everything you do for the people of New Jersey!
May 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Happy Birthday to Senator Brian P. Stack! Thank you for everything you do for the people of New Jersey!
Congratulations to Senate President Nick Scutari on receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from his alma mater Kean University.
"I’m an example of what you can do with this degree that you’re getting today. It gives you the keys to the next step of your life."
"I’m an example of what you can do with this degree that you’re getting today. It gives you the keys to the next step of your life."
May 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Congratulations to Senate President Nick Scutari on receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from his alma mater Kean University.
"I’m an example of what you can do with this degree that you’re getting today. It gives you the keys to the next step of your life."
"I’m an example of what you can do with this degree that you’re getting today. It gives you the keys to the next step of your life."
To continue expanding New Jersey’s nation-leading early childhood education ecosystem and give children in every zip code a solid academic start, the Senate Education Committee advanced the “New Jersey Universal Preschool and Kindergarten Act” by Senators Teresa Ruiz & Shirley Turner
May 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
To continue expanding New Jersey’s nation-leading early childhood education ecosystem and give children in every zip code a solid academic start, the Senate Education Committee advanced the “New Jersey Universal Preschool and Kindergarten Act” by Senators Teresa Ruiz & Shirley Turner
LIVE: The Senate Budget Committee is meeting with the Department of Education, Schools Development Authority, Department of Corrections, and the State Parole Board to continue its review of the proposed FY26 Budget.
Follow along at www.njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...
Follow along at www.njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...
May 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
LIVE: The Senate Budget Committee is meeting with the Department of Education, Schools Development Authority, Department of Corrections, and the State Parole Board to continue its review of the proposed FY26 Budget.
Follow along at www.njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...
Follow along at www.njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...
Happy Mother's Day from Sen. Angela McKnight:
My mother's kind, loving, and caring heart has deeply influenced my growth as a woman. Her unwavering support during difficult times and her gentle guidance have instilled in me the values of compassion and resilience.
My mother's kind, loving, and caring heart has deeply influenced my growth as a woman. Her unwavering support during difficult times and her gentle guidance have instilled in me the values of compassion and resilience.
May 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Happy Mother's Day from Sen. Angela McKnight:
My mother's kind, loving, and caring heart has deeply influenced my growth as a woman. Her unwavering support during difficult times and her gentle guidance have instilled in me the values of compassion and resilience.
My mother's kind, loving, and caring heart has deeply influenced my growth as a woman. Her unwavering support during difficult times and her gentle guidance have instilled in me the values of compassion and resilience.
Happy Mothers Day from Senator @troysingletonnj.bsky.social :
My mother taught me the value of hard work, resilience and treating everyone with dignity. Her quiet strength and unconditional love gave me the foundation to stand tall, even through life’s most difficult moments.
My mother taught me the value of hard work, resilience and treating everyone with dignity. Her quiet strength and unconditional love gave me the foundation to stand tall, even through life’s most difficult moments.
May 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Happy Mothers Day from Senator @troysingletonnj.bsky.social :
My mother taught me the value of hard work, resilience and treating everyone with dignity. Her quiet strength and unconditional love gave me the foundation to stand tall, even through life’s most difficult moments.
My mother taught me the value of hard work, resilience and treating everyone with dignity. Her quiet strength and unconditional love gave me the foundation to stand tall, even through life’s most difficult moments.
Sen Gordon Johnson: My mom Myrtle Ballard Johnson was a compassionate and loving woman. She was a strong believer in learning an instrument and as a kid forced me to take saxophone lessons against my will. Although I gave her a hard time about it, it later paid off when I joined a rock and roll band
May 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Sen Gordon Johnson: My mom Myrtle Ballard Johnson was a compassionate and loving woman. She was a strong believer in learning an instrument and as a kid forced me to take saxophone lessons against my will. Although I gave her a hard time about it, it later paid off when I joined a rock and roll band
Senator Patrick Diegnan about his mom Sally Byrne Diegnan:
The definition of a saint. Emigrated from Ireland at age 18. Raised seven children. Never once heard Mom complain. Taught all of us the value of family and respect for others. We were all blessed to have her as our mother.
The definition of a saint. Emigrated from Ireland at age 18. Raised seven children. Never once heard Mom complain. Taught all of us the value of family and respect for others. We were all blessed to have her as our mother.
May 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Senator Patrick Diegnan about his mom Sally Byrne Diegnan:
The definition of a saint. Emigrated from Ireland at age 18. Raised seven children. Never once heard Mom complain. Taught all of us the value of family and respect for others. We were all blessed to have her as our mother.
The definition of a saint. Emigrated from Ireland at age 18. Raised seven children. Never once heard Mom complain. Taught all of us the value of family and respect for others. We were all blessed to have her as our mother.
Sen. Renee Burgess with her mother Sarah
"My mom gave me very simple, yet profound counsel: keep God first, do not treat others the way they treat you, have confidence in yourself, and do not repay evil with evil. People are always going to talk and I should shine anyway."
"My mom gave me very simple, yet profound counsel: keep God first, do not treat others the way they treat you, have confidence in yourself, and do not repay evil with evil. People are always going to talk and I should shine anyway."
May 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sen. Renee Burgess with her mother Sarah
"My mom gave me very simple, yet profound counsel: keep God first, do not treat others the way they treat you, have confidence in yourself, and do not repay evil with evil. People are always going to talk and I should shine anyway."
"My mom gave me very simple, yet profound counsel: keep God first, do not treat others the way they treat you, have confidence in yourself, and do not repay evil with evil. People are always going to talk and I should shine anyway."
Sen. Burzichelli is calling out utility companies over PJM's energy auction that will spike electric bills.
A broken unaccountable system is putting profits over people, and NJ ratepayers shouldn’t be stuck footing the bill.
A broken unaccountable system is putting profits over people, and NJ ratepayers shouldn’t be stuck footing the bill.
May 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Sen. Burzichelli is calling out utility companies over PJM's energy auction that will spike electric bills.
A broken unaccountable system is putting profits over people, and NJ ratepayers shouldn’t be stuck footing the bill.
A broken unaccountable system is putting profits over people, and NJ ratepayers shouldn’t be stuck footing the bill.
Happy Older Americans Month!
Senator @vingopal.bsky.social joined Interfaith Neighbors to serve warm meals to seniors in Neptune. Their programs distribute hundreds of meals each week throughout Monmouth County, including to 800 homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels.
Senator @vingopal.bsky.social joined Interfaith Neighbors to serve warm meals to seniors in Neptune. Their programs distribute hundreds of meals each week throughout Monmouth County, including to 800 homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels.
May 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Happy Older Americans Month!
Senator @vingopal.bsky.social joined Interfaith Neighbors to serve warm meals to seniors in Neptune. Their programs distribute hundreds of meals each week throughout Monmouth County, including to 800 homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels.
Senator @vingopal.bsky.social joined Interfaith Neighbors to serve warm meals to seniors in Neptune. Their programs distribute hundreds of meals each week throughout Monmouth County, including to 800 homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels.
This #NursesDay, we celebrate the compassion, strength, and tireless dedication of nurses everywhere. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our healthcare system.
May 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This #NursesDay, we celebrate the compassion, strength, and tireless dedication of nurses everywhere. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our healthcare system.
Today we continued our review of the proposed FY26 Budget, hearing from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
May 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today we continued our review of the proposed FY26 Budget, hearing from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
LIVE: The Senate Budget Committee is meeting with @NJDHS and @NJLaborDept to continue its review of the proposed FY26 Budget
Follow along at www.njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...
Follow along at www.njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...
May 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
LIVE: The Senate Budget Committee is meeting with @NJDHS and @NJLaborDept to continue its review of the proposed FY26 Budget
Follow along at www.njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...
Follow along at www.njleg.state.nj.us/live-proceed...
Thanks to funding secured by Senator Patrick Diegnan, today Hackensack Meridian Health unveiled their new cancer center and infusion suite at JFK University Medical Center in Edison
May 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Thanks to funding secured by Senator Patrick Diegnan, today Hackensack Meridian Health unveiled their new cancer center and infusion suite at JFK University Medical Center in Edison
May is AAPI Heritage Month - a time to celebrate the rich cultures, resilience, and contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities
We celebrate Senators @vingopal.bsky.social & Raj Mukherji as continue to uplift our AAPI voices, celebrate the past, and keep building for our future
We celebrate Senators @vingopal.bsky.social & Raj Mukherji as continue to uplift our AAPI voices, celebrate the past, and keep building for our future
May 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
May is AAPI Heritage Month - a time to celebrate the rich cultures, resilience, and contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities
We celebrate Senators @vingopal.bsky.social & Raj Mukherji as continue to uplift our AAPI voices, celebrate the past, and keep building for our future
We celebrate Senators @vingopal.bsky.social & Raj Mukherji as continue to uplift our AAPI voices, celebrate the past, and keep building for our future