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The New Jersey Senate Democratic Caucus is committed to upholding the core values & principles of the Democratic Party, in order to best serve the people of NJ.
Trenton, NJ
Joined March 2010
Now law! 17-Year-Olds in New Jersey will now be able to vote in primaries if they will be 18 by the General Election. This is the first bill ever written by @AndrewZwicker - a longtime proponent of voter empowerment
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SR.142, sponsored by @NJSenatePres was approved by the Senate today. The resolution would condemn the November 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as genocide.
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Breaking news! After much debate, the Senate just announced that Taylor Ham is the official way to say New Jersey’s favorite breakfast food, not Pork Roll. Click the link to learn more: @senatenj @njassemblydems @NJAssemblyGOP @NJGov
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After half a century serving the people of New Jersey, including as Governor and Senate President, join us in celebrating the career and legacy of @RichardCodey - a tireless advocate who worked to shine a light on the challenges of those in need all across our state.
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Thank you @JimmyKimmel for bringing doctors together to explain the necessity of vaccinations because, as you point out, “The thing about doctors is they didn’t learn about the human body from their friend’s Facebook page.”
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We are incredibly proud that New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage is now over $15 an hour. Today @SenMTeresaRuiz joined @GovMurphy for a roundtable discussion on this achievement - benefiting over 350,000 hourly workers in our state with a much needed boost in earnings.
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With the recent controversy surrounding vaccines, we thought we would use our platform to share *factual* information on the importance of vaccinations. It is our hope it motivates you to act in the interest of public health #MondayMotivation #VaccinesWork.
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To help cut through the noise, this article examines the origins of 9 of the most prominent anti-vaccine claims and uncovers whether there's scientific evidence supporting them. #VaccinesWork.
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Today the New Jersey Senate advanced legislation to ban smoking in casinos. Legislation from @njsenturner & @jvitalenj to protect the health and wellbeing of casino patrons and employees was released from the Senate Health Committee.
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.@SenatorLorettaW, a champion of stricter gun laws & advocate for the health & well-being of NJ’s schoolchildren, introduced legislation today to ensure lockdown drills take into consideration the impact the drills can have on the mental health of students
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Vaccines:. -Prevent illnesses.-Help avoid deaths.-Protect against outbreaks. In other words, #vaccineswork.
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Congratulations to Senate President-Elect,@SenatorScutari, Senate Majority Leader-Elect@SenMTeresaRuiz, & Senate President Pro Tempore-Elect @SandraBCunningh! We look forward to seeing all this new leadership team will accomplish for the people of New Jersey.
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We're one step closer towards tackling global climate change, with legislation from @D17Senator - signed into law today by @GovMurphy. With this bill, we are sending a strong message that we are committed to being a leader in offshore wind and the global clean energy economy.
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A clear and open election process is one of the foundations of our democracy. Today legislation from @AndrewZwicker was signed into law by @GovMurphy aimed improve voter confidence in the reporting of election results, ensure clarity and eliminate confusion.
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.@SenMTeresaRuiz is not only the first Latina to serve as Senate Majority Leader, but she was also the first Latina to serve in the NJ Senate and the first woman to give birth while serving in the NJ legislature. #WomensHistoryMonth
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We're making sure the medicines that keep us healthy are within the affordable hands of the citizens who need them the most. That's why legislation from @Troy4NJ7 was signed into law yesterday by @GovMurphy - ensuring prescriptions are more accessible and affordable in New Jersey
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If you canceled a doctor’s appointment due to #COVID19, please consider rescheduling. It is incredibly important that we keep vaccination rates up to prevent an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease
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Now more than ever, we must work to make life-saving medicine more accessible and affordable. Today we did that, with legislation from @Troy4NJ7 & @senatorvitale signed into law by @GovMurphy to make prescription drugs more affordable in New Jersey.
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Sen. Ruiz urges U.S. Senate to reject Trump's nominee for Sec of Education, in advance of #DeVosVote. Says she's "unprepared & unqualified."
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Senate President Nick Scutari met with Rutgers Head Coach Greg Schiano & addressed the State University of New Jersey’s Football Team yesterday. Best of luck to the Scarlet Knights on the upcoming season!
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We're fighting back against the unfair taxation of working New Jerseyans by other states. Today @GovMurphy signed legislation from @JoeLaganaNJ that levels the playing field - ensuring taxpayer dollars stay in NJ and go toward programs and services that benefit New Jerseyans.
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Congratulations @AndyKimNJ, @Malinowski & @MikieSherrill on winning your first reelection! We look forward to seeing all you can accomplish in your second term!.
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Thanks to S.1569, sponsored by @SenatorLorettaW & @SenMTeresaRuiz New Jersey students are now taught about the valuable contributions the LGBTQI+ community has made to society! #PrideMonth
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Congratulations John Burzichelli on being elected to the Senate to represent the 3rd District! @SJDems3
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Many people rely on NJ Transit to commute to their jobs & provide for their families. Riders are seeing their travel times balloon to unacceptable lengths that not only effects their jobs, but their personal lives. Whatever can be done to rectify this, needs to be done.
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In the last century, vaccines have almost completely eliminated cases of these dangerous diseases being reported, proving them to be highly successful #VaccinesSaveLives #GovSpeaksUp #ResearchersSpeakUp
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We're proud to announce that @SenPresScutari and @SenMTeresaRuiz were both unanimously reelected to their leadership positions for the 2024-25 legislative session by their Senate Democratic colleagues today
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.@SenatorLorettaW @NJSenatePres @SenGreenstein & Sen. Scutari join with their colleagues & @PPActionNJ to discuss the importance of women's health care as the Senate prepares to vote today on bills restoring family planning funding in New Jersey.
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In a little under 2 months, NJ’s ban on single-use bags, polystyrene containers, & plastic straws will go into effect. Make an effort to #DitchthePlastic and start using reusable bags now! Learn more here:
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In case you needed more reasons to get vaccinated, did you know that measles can lead to #ImmuneAmnesia? #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork
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.@SenMTeresaRuiz became the first ever Puerto Rican elected to the NJ Senate in 2007 and is now the highest-ranking Latina Legislator in state history, serving as Senate Majority Leader. #WomensHistoryMonth
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There is a lot of misinformation out there, but the facts DO NOT lie #VaccinesWork @CDCgov
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"Today we are giving young people the opportunity to make their voices heard by granting them the right to vote in a primary election,” says @AndrewZwicker - on the passage of the New Voter Empowerment Act, empowering 17-year-olds to vote in primaries
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The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights from @RichardCodey and @AswTimberlake is now law! . Governor @GovMurphy signed legislation which will bring about new standards for working conditions and protections for New Jersey's 50,000 domestic workers.
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Congratulations to Trenton native @athiiing for making history by becoming the first U.S. woman to win a gold medal in the 800m race in more than 50 years, also breaking a U.S. record at #Tokyo2020! We are proud of you & all of your hard work to get here!.
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Wishing a very happy birthday to Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez!
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Congratulations @AndrewZwicker on being re-elected to the Senate to represent the 16th District!
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Yesterday, @SenMTeresaRuiz announced a package of bills she’s sponsoring alongside @SenJoeVitale, @SandraBCunningh, and Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez, that would increase affordability and accessibility of child care in New Jersey.
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Today @SenPresScutari swore in Maureen McMahon and Gabe Neville as Acting Executive Director and Acting Counsel for the Office of Legislative.Services.
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Our office had a great time celebrating #bringyourchildtoworkday today! Kids had the chance to learn how a law is made, tour the State House, participate in a scavenger hunt, & meet some NJ State Troopers & a member of heir canine unit. Thank you @SenMTeresaRuiz for stopping by!
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In a major victory for women's reproductive rights, the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act was signed into law today! This landmark legislation, championed by .@SenatorLorettaW, will protect a woman's right to choose.
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.@NJSenatePres @DonaldNorcross @PhilMurphyNJ , Speaker Designate Coughlin & labor leaders stand with workers in fight to #RaiseTheWage
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Tomorrow is #ElectionDay! Check out the link to find your polling location plus any other important information you may need to know! #GOTV.
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The @NJSenatePres attended the @VasefulFlowers grand opening in Princeton - a wonderful flower shop that hires individuals with developmental disabilities and believes in the dignity of work for every person.
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Why are there more vaccinations than there used to be? Because we can prevent more diseases, which results in more immunizations. #VaccinesWork @CDCgov
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#SenatorMTeresaRuiz today became the first Latina to serve in leadership in the New Jersey Senate, after the election by her colleagues to be Senate President Pro Tempore.
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Congratulations @SenGreenstein on being re-elected to the Senate to represent the 14th District!
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Congratulations @NJSenTurner on being re-elected to the Senate to represent the 15th District!
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We are one step closer to banning discrimination based on height and weight in New Jersey thanks to legislation from @AndrewZwicker . "With this needed change, we will provide protections for a significant number of New Jerseyans.”
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Tomorrow is the last voting session of the 2018-2019 legislative session, with over 100 bills on the board list it’s sure to be a busy day! Follow along tomorrow to see what gets approved #PolicyProgress.
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The @NJSenatePres toured @montclairstateu’s Center for Environmental Sciences lab to see how the environmental science departments at Montclair have been working with the @NewJerseyDEP to combat harmful algal blooms.
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45 states provide retired state employees w/ health insurance, NJ is the only one where retirees don't pay the same or more than current employees for their coverage. Requiring new retirees to pay the same as they did when they were working could save NJ millions #NJPath2Progress.
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We agree with @GovChristie. pensions are contractual obligation & we must #FundNJPension
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Olympic Gold Medal Winner @carlilloyd receiving a ceremonial resolution on the floor of the State Senate. http://t.co/OAu6KfrS.
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Vaccinations are down dramatically across the country. If your child has missed one of their shots, please call your doctor today and schedule a visit so they can catch up on any missed vaccinations or immunizations
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As the son of a school teacher, the discussion around book banning is personal to @AndrewZwicker. Watch him talk to CNN about his new bill co-sponsored by @SenMTeresaRuiz.
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Following the #PolicyProgress in NJ just got easier! Take a look at the graphics below, they feature the hashtag of each Senate committee and account handles of committee chairs!
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No student should be worried about where their next meal will be. Today legislation from @SenMTeresaRuiz was signed into law by @GovMurphy to expand access to school meals for NJ Students, another key step in making more families eligible.
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Senator Fred Madden is retiring after 19 years in Trenton. Today he Chaired his final Labor Committee. "Trying to create a balance between labor and business has always been a very rewarding and challenging experience."
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The confirmation of Pierre-Louis to our Supreme Court was a historic day for NJ! The daughter of immigrants, she’ll be the 1st Black woman to serve on our highest court – bringing a wealth of expertise, experience & perspective to the position for years to come. Congratulations!
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Congratulations Renee Burgess on being elected to the Senate to represent the 28th District!
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This week, New Jersey adopted the strongest equal-pay law in the United States.
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“Vaccines are about protecting me, from you. It’s not about you.” - @BillNye The Science Guy
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Voters in New Jersey made their voices heard loud and clear. They liked what we were focusing on with real life issues - affordability & taxes. And that was what carried the day. - @SenPresScutari
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A major increase in school funding, adding $347 million in support of aid for schools across the state as part of the work to provide full and fair funding for all schools.
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While the decision to vaccinate your child may be difficult to make, vaccines remain the best way to keep them healthy. #VaccinesWork @WHO
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.@SenatorLorettaW is featured in this morning’s Bergen Record, discussing the importance of NJTransit reform, read what she has to say here:
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When the marijuana implementation legislation was first introduced, many expressed concern about how revenue would be used. We heard your concerns & under the bill passed Thursday 70% of revenue would be funneled back into the communities most impacted by the ‘War on Drugs’.
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Senators @SenatorGill and @SenatorLorettaW pay tribute to Edwina Davis, who served as the gatekeeper and receptionist to the office of the Governor since 1992. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Edwina's family and friends during this time.
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We have a clear responsibility to protect our children from preventable diseases. That’s where vaccines come in. #VaccinesWork
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In 2015, police in NJ made 23,000 arrests for marijuana possession. Each arrest costs the officer’s time, cost the administrator’s paperwork & costs the taxpayers’ to imprison – this says nothing of the personal cost to the person arrested. Could these resources be better spent?.
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After 50 years in New Jersey politics, Governor Dick Codey bid farewell to the legislature:. "I want my legacy to be someone who always tried every day to do the right thing. Who didn’t care one iota about partisan politics. Who was going to do what he thought was right."
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.@RepBonnie currently represents NJ’s 12th congressional district. When she was elected in 2015, she became the first African-American woman to represent NJ in Congress. Prior to that she served 17 years in the @NJAssemblyDems. Thanks for all you do for us! #BlackHistoryMonth
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Today we advanced legislation from @NJSenTurner & Joe Vitale to ban smoking in New Jersey casinos. Dealing cards or serving drinks should not be a death sentence. We must protect our casino patrons and workers from the harms of secondhand smoke.
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Happy National Caregivers Day! Thank you to all the selfless individuals who provide personal care, as well as physical and emotional support to those who need it most!.
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Whether you’re headed to the beach, park or shopping mall, don’t forget your MASK! Masks are now mandatory in all public places, inside and out! #MaskUP 😷😷😷.
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Senate approves @JeffVanDrew bill (S-1625) to protect diamondback Terrapins by vote of 37-0. Photo: @WetlandsSHNJ
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Senator Rice is one of the longest-serving legislators in NJ history, throughout his tenure he has fought to ensure equality for New Jerseyans under the law. Thank you Senator Rice for your continued service to NJ! #BlackHistoryMonth
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“NJ Attorney General is an accomplished professional. He also has a name: Gurbir Grewal. His religion is not a disqualifier for basic respect or dignity. Discriminatory or hate speech are simply unacceptable and will not be tolerated.” – Sen. Joe Lagana.
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Congratulations @JoeLaganaNJ on being re-elected to the Senate to represent the 38th District!
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$57 million to expand the availability of Pre-K, providing more children and more families with the educational services of pre-kindergarten programs in more schools throughout the state.
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