Lawmakers across the US are taking steps to address the housing crisis.
But these moves pale in comparison to New Jersey, which just enacted a new law *requiring* each municipality to provide its fair share of affordable homes.
Will other states follow?
Great morning in Atlantic City yesterday for the New Jersey Conference of Mayors’ Spring Conference!
Through your bipartisan partnership, we’re continuing to build a stronger, fairer, and more affordable New Jersey for every family.
Congratulations to the Rowan College at Burlington County Class of 2024!
Today's graduates are the next generation of trailblazers and changemakers, equipped with the knowledge to succeed wherever they are headed. I wish them the best of luck — keep making Jersey proud!
Deeply saddened by the passing of Sergeant First Class Nam Kyu Cho, who served in the
@NJSP
for over 18 years.
Tammy and I are thinking of Nam’s wife, children, and loved ones during this difficult time.
New Jersey State Trooper Marcellus Bethea was a courageous public servant and a true hero. He lived honorably, dutifully, and with the utmost fidelity to his family, friends, and fellow New Jerseyans.
We grieve with the
@NJSP
and the many hearts broken by this tragic loss.
From workforce development to the commercialization of research, our colleges and universities play an indispensable role in our startup ecosystem.
Read more in
@ROINJNews
about how higher education is at heart of our broader innovation strategy:
Lieutenant Governor Oliver was a trailblazer, dedicated public servant, and force for good in her beloved Essex County.
It is beautiful to see my friend and role model’s legacy honored in Newark, where her remarkable career began.
Today I signed legislation offering flexibility and relief to school districts across New Jersey as they work to finalize their 2024-2025 school budgets.
Learn more:
15 towns are holding elections today.
If you live in Paterson, Montclair, Nutley, Orange, Irvington, Belleville, Ridgefield Park, Ocean City, Allenhurst, Deal, Keansburg, Loch Arbour, Ventnor, Medford Lakes, or Bass River, cast your vote before 8:00 p.m.!
Today I signed an Executive Order directing that all U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Wednesday to honor Trooper Marcellus E. Bethea.
Tammy and I send our deepest condolences to Trooper Bethea's family, friends, and his fellow troopers.
Today, NJ TRANSIT CEO joined Acting NJDOT Commissioner and NJT Board Chair Fran O’Connor,
@Amtrak
Chairman Tony Coscia,
@FTA_DOT
,
@USDOTFRA
, GDC, & NJ’s Congressional Delegation to celebrate 50% completion of the new Portal North Bridge.
Wishing a happy Mother’s Day to every amazing mom out there, especially the incredible mother of our four children,
@FirstLadyNJ
, and my own late mother, Dorothy.
NEW: Today we’re announcing sweeping reforms to protect homes & businesses from climate change.
NJ will become the first state in the nation to enact comprehensive land resource regulations to protect against extreme weather, coastal flooding, & sea-level rise.
NJDEP is modernizing land resource protection rules to better support New Jersey communities, residents, and businesses in building their resilience to sea-level rise, extreme weather, chronic flooding, and other impacts of our changing climate.
Almost two-thirds of New Jersey’s
Proud to see UCNJ named as one of 20 semifinalists for the
@AspenHigherEd
Prize in Community College Excellence!
UCNJ’s dedication to its students and their success has helped the school earn this well-deserved recognition for the third time. Congratulations to all!
At UCNJ, student success is a part of our mission. The College is honored to be announced as a semifinalist for the $1 million
#AspenPrize
(“basically the Oscars for great community colleges” per President Obama!)
@AspenHigherEd
We are leading the world in new & emerging industries by reimagining our innovation ecosystem and investing in the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
These recently-announced projects will create good-paying jobs and ensure New Jersey remains the best state in which to live and work.
Congratulations to these six NJ high school seniors —Selina Zhang, Harmony Zhu, Pranav Sitaraman, Iris Hur, Nicholas Yoo, and Gabrielle Liberman— on being recognized as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars!
You have incredibly bright futures ahead. Keep making New Jersey proud!
Congratulations to New Jersey’s 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars! Six New Jersey students were selected by the
@WhiteHouse
Commission on Presidential Scholars &
@YoungArts
for academic, artistic, & technical excellence.
@SecCardona
@usedgov