It is a dark day for American women. The Supreme Court has carelessly overturned a ruling with decades of legal precedence that has successfully protected the reproductive freedom and health of women.
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Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
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Lieutenant Governor to and Commissioner. Proud product of Newark public schools. Champion for women's equality, education and social justice.
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🥶 There is a #CodeBlue in effect.
Please check on family, friends & neighbors who may be at risk. For a warning center near you, visit nj211.org/njcodeblue or text NJCODEBLUE to 898-211.
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Here are some cold weather safety tips from our friends for the upcoming extremely cold temps today & Saturday. For more details about their wind chill products as well as how to prepare for extreme cold, check out this link weather.gov/safety/cold #ReadyNJ
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My heartfelt thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Eunice Dwumfour.
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#BlackHistoryMonth is an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of African Americans past and present, as well as their struggles and triumphs. Black history is American history and I celebrate it 365 days a year.
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Meet Paris.
Through Lead Remediation & Abatement Grant initiatives, is helping to improve the health of residents, like Paris and her family, by remediating lead hazards in homes across the state.
🏡 To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/DCALeadSafe
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The funding will also help build capacity within DCA and at the local government level to address lead hazards through new hires and apprenticeships, training, and seed capital to attract new community-based organizations into the field.
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The nearly $38 million in funding announced today will create new and equitable investments in improving people’s health and in remediating and abating lead hazards in homes across the state.
INFO: bit.ly/3WPWaKg
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Lead exposure has affected far too many children in New Jersey.
Today, and I are announcing more than $38 million to nonprofits and local governments to identify and remediate lead hazards impacting families across our state.
🏡 nj.gov/governor/news/
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Announcing More Than $38 Million in Funding Through the Lead Remediation and Abatement Grant Program
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Were you impacted by Hurricane Ida? is developing Storm Recovery Programs that will soon be available to homeowners, renters, and landlords. To receive program updates, complete the Hurricane Ida Recovery Registration at
nj.gov/idainfo.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering real results for the American people.
Thank you, , for providing nearly $300 million for the Hudson Tunnel Project — creating over 70,000 good-paying jobs and easing commutes between New Jersey and New York.
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Happening Now: President Biden discusses infrastructure funding for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project which will improve reliability for the 200,000 passenger trips per weekday on Amtrak and New Jersey Transit.
All $250 million in federal $$ appropriated by the NJ Legislature for utility assistance (S-3691) is fully spent, helping families pay past-due energy bills. This shows DCA’s commitment to get utility help to people who need it. Help is still available!➡️bit.ly/DCAidNJ
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I have been briefed on an attempted arson that occurred in the early morning hours of today on a synagogue in Essex County and a possibly bias-motivated attack yesterday on members of a church in Monmouth County. The investigations remain ongoing.
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We are horrified by the video footage released earlier today that showed Memphis police officers brutally and inhumanely beating Tyre Nichols.
When those sworn to uphold the law violate the rights of those they serve, there must be accountability.
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DCA has disbursed more than $480 million in federal & state funding in 2022 to NJ residents in need of utility assistance. The utility help was distributed to approx. 288,626 distinct households by DCA’s Division of Housing & Community Resources. Info: bit.ly/3WFUYch
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Today on International #HolocaustRemembranceDay we pause to reflect on the six million Jews and millions of others who were murdered. May we never forget and continue to fight against hate and antisemitism.
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Daniel’s Law Redactors, mark your calendars! Join us for a demo and Q&A on Feb. 3 at 10:00 a.m. Speakers from DCA's Office of Information Privacy, the , and will be participating in this event. Register for this Webinar at: bit.ly/3HBowU4
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Storm recovery assistance will soon be available for people impacted by Hurricane Ida. Programs developed by @NJDCA will help homeowners, landlords, & renters recover & rebuild. To receive program updates, complete the Hurricane Ida Recovery Registration: nj.gov/idainfo.
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DCA's Winter Termination Program can help prevent service discontinuation for eligible residential customers receiving residential electric, sewer, & water service from a local auth., municipal utility, or rural electric co-op through 3/15. Self-Certify: bit.ly/WTPcert
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NEW: Today we’re announcing $350 million for high-priority upgrades to schools across the state.
Starting Jan. 30, eligible districts will be able to apply for funding to improve classrooms, ADA accessibility, playgrounds, and more.
Learn more: nj.gov/governor/news/
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This tool demonstrates how state agencies can partner to provide resources to help New Jersey residents and communities and I commend and for partnering with us on this important work.
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Today, the @NJDCA in partnership with @NJDeptofHealth & DEP, introduced an expanded version of the Potential Lead Exposure Mapping or PLEM tool - a publicly available mapping tool to show potential sources of lead exposure.
Check it out here
bit.ly/3H2UjvP
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DCA, in partnership with , & , announced the launch of an expanded version of the Potential Lead Exposure Mapping or PLEM tool, which provides new publicly available data that indicate potential sources of lead exposure. More: bit.ly/3Jet1oO
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DCA staff, including Office of Homelessness Prevention Dir. Michael Callahan, participated in the Point-in-Time Count of individuals & families experiencing homelessness. Data collected helps communities develop a deeper understanding of people’s needs to help end homelessness.
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Please exercise caution when driving, as conditions may become hazardous.
♨️Warming centers: nj211.org/njcodeblue
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ICYMI: has been redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital!
Increasing the number of Baby Friendly hospitals in NJ is a key goal of our #NurtureNJ strategic plan. Today, we took another step toward becoming the most equitable state to deliver and raise a baby.
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📽️More than $650 million spent on film and TV production
📽️Over 8,500 jobs created
By reinstating the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit and investing in our TV and film industry, we've put New Jersey on the map—fueling jobs for workers and economic benefits for our communities.
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Over a year ago, I signed the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act.
Two weeks ago, I signed a bill allowing pharmacists to dispense hormonal contraception to patients without requiring a prescription.
In New Jersey, reproductive freedom is essential health care, period.
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Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day – a special day for #NurtureNJ & our Administration.
Follow along today, and the rest of #MHAD week, as we share maternal and infant health resources and shed a light on the crisis our moms and babies are facing here, and across the nation.
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2019 ➡️ 2024 Energy Master Plan
After five years of bold climate action in New Jersey, we're updating our climate mitigation strategy in light of new state and federal policies that will help accelerate our transition to a 100% clean energy economy.
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Every child should have access to health care in New Jersey.
By allowing more children to get NJ FamilyCare coverage regardless of their immigration status, we are working to make New Jersey a fairer, more affordable place for all to live.
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With HUD’s approval of our Action Plan, we can put these disaster recovery funds to use to get families back into their homes as quickly as possible and find opportunities to help communities build back even stronger.
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Good news for New Jerseyans impacted by Hurricane Ida – our action plan to utilize $228M in federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds has been approved.
This funding will help us repair and rebuild resilient communities, ready for future storms.
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Expanding Eligibility for NJ FamilyCare Health Coverage
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APPLY NOW! Pre-applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list are now being accepted.
☑️ For Eligibility Info, WaitlistCheck.com/NJ559
☑️ Direct Login Page, waitlistcheck.com/login
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I was honored to be part of the 25th Franklin Township Annual Community Breakfast as they honored Martin Luther King, Jr. & helped to provide scholarships for the high school graduates of , ! Good luck & much success to the future graduates! #MLKDay
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On this day, 94 years ago, the world was gifted with the greatest Civil Rights Movement leader. Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! May we always remember and honor his life and legacy. #MLK
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We broke ground on building a safer, more reliable Portal North Bridge – not just for New Jersey residents and commuters, but for the Northeast Corridor and our nation.
The project will create thousands of good-paying jobs and drive economic growth in our region.
#NJSOTS
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Beginning at 9 a.m. on January 17, 2023, through 5 p.m. on February 3, 2023, DCA will be accepting pre-applications to get on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list. For more information and how to apply please visit, nj.gov/dca/vouchers.h.
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