At a time when we need more accountability from our government, changes to NJ’s OPRA have made it harder than ever for the public to get basic information. The new law didn’t just tweak OPRA - it stacked the deck entirely against transparency.

RT @MaryPatGallaghe: Last year, NJ banned the reporting of medical debt to credit agencies. But the majority of states do not have such a l….

RT @HCDNNJ: From @NJMonitor | Housing advocates push for more money for NJ affordable housing fund. Housing advocates are urging New Jersey….

NJ Workers have the right to paid sick time. It’s against the law for your employer to punish you for using sick leave you’ve earned, or to make you find a replacement for your shift. To learn more, visit

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Many thanks @NJSenTimberlake @ASWReyJackson for introducing this vital legislation.

NJ bill seeks state-level Community Reinvestment Act .A statewide CRA is critical to holding banks accountable for equitable reinvestment in underserved communities, and to combat redlining during a Trump era when protections are being rolled back.

📢 New Resource Alert: We’re proud to launch a one-stop hub to help New Jersey residents understand their rights, fight unfair medical debt, and access legal tools and guidance. Explore the site and share widely: #EndMedicalDebt

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Our public officials should be distinguished by the fights they choose to fight and the people they stand up for. We applaud @NewJerseyOAG working to strengthen our democracy and helping protect our most vulnerable populations.

Big news for NJ! @brtimberlake & @ASWReyJackson have introduced a bill to create a state-level CRA, stronger than the federal version. It would cover banks, credit unions, online lenders & nonbank mortgage lenders. Read American Banker's coverage here:

RT @FrankPallone: Trump's Big, Ugly Bill renewed billionaire tax credits, but not the ACA tax credits. What does that mean? Well, for a 60-….

RT @C4AH_NJ: Our coalition was born out of similar rate hikes in 2023, which did not come close to what we're seeing now. New Jersey cannot….

RT @ForTheManyNJ: This is worth repeating. Again and again and again. The needs of the people of New Jersey are not being met. When facing….

“Allowing the New Jersey State Police to operate independently when federal authorities are increasingly unchecked sends the absolute wrong message to New Jerseyans, and in particular to immigrants, people of color, and our most vulnerable residents.”.

A groundbreaking legislation, S4694/A5957, was introduced last week to create a state-level CRA by Senator Britnee N. Timberlake and Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, which would be critical to holding banks accountable for equitable reinvestment.

Laura Waddell discussed how NJ residents will lose their healthcare coverage as a consequence of that 'Big, Beautiful bill' in yesterday's episode of "What's going on?" with radio host Bob Hennelly at the WBAI. You can hear the segment at 36:40 mark:

SAVE THE DATE: October 8th is NJCAEF’s 16th Annual Financial Justice Summit!!. RSVP today at

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We will ensure voters know exactly what is in this bill and who was responsible for stripping away their healthcare and economic security.