Democrat,

We are thrilled to share with you the success of the NJDSC’s voter outreach program this year! Through the unwavering dedication and tireless efforts of our volunteers, we witnessed a phenomenal mobilization of voters across the state. There is no doubt the resounding impact of the NJDSC Democratic community on our elections this year. We've made incredible strides in electing Democrats who will fight for a fairer New Jersey, fight for the middle class, and fight for YOU. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey towards a more empowered and engaged New Jersey!

Governor Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced this week that the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program is now operational in all 21 New Jersey counties, a milestone reached just as the program marks its two-year anniversary.

“Together, we have worked across agencies and across fields of expertise to pioneer a new model for public safety – one that ensures that our most vulnerable residents get the help they need when they need it while also preventing members of law enforcement from being overextended and overwhelmed,” said Governor Murphy. “At a time when leaders across America are grappling with fundamental questions about the future of our justice system, here in New Jersey, we have illuminated a path forward that other states would be wise to follow. With the ARRIVE Together program, we have proven that we do not have to accept any trade-offs when it comes to protecting the safety and well-being of our residents.”

ARRIVE Together began in December 2021 as a co-response program with the New Jersey State Police in Cumberland County in partnership with the Cumberland County Guidance Center. The program paired a plainclothes New Jersey state trooper with a mental health screener in an unmarked vehicle to respond to 911 calls relating to mental and behavioral health emergencies.

With its statewide expansion, ARRIVE is now in every county and is serving over one-third of New Jersey’s population.

Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing you to the Democratic legislative members who will be serving New Jersey starting in January!

This week we’re continuing our New Legislative Member Spotlight with our new electeds! We are proud to be highlighting Senator-Elect Paul Moriarity, and Assemblymen-Elect Dan Hutchinson and Cody Miller in Legislative District 4 and Assemblywoman-Elect Andrea Katz in Legislative 8.

We can’t wait to see how they’ll deliver for the people of New Jersey!

This week President Biden announced that dozens of pharmaceutical companies will be required to pay rebates to Medicare for outrageous price hikes on prescription drugs that over 750,000 seniors take per year. For the last quarter of 2023, 48 Medicare Part B drugs raised their prices faster than inflation, and some drug companies raised prices of certain medications faster than inflation for every quarter over the last year.

President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act cracks down on this exorbitant price gouging, requiring these companies to pay rebates back to Medicare, saving seniors who take these drugs between $1 and $2,786 per dose on their medication.

President Biden vowed to lower prescription drug costs for seniors and families – and he is delivering on that promise. His Inflation Reduction Act finally allows Medicare to directly negotiate lower prescription drug prices, capped the cost of insulin for Medicare beneficiaries at $35, made recommended adult vaccines free, requires drug companies to pay rebates if they raise prices faster than the rate of inflation, and locked in savings of $800 per year on health insurance for nearly 15 million Americans. While Republicans in Congress fight tooth and nail to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act and put money back in the pockets of Big Pharma, President Biden won’t back down from the fight to lower costs for hard working Americans and make sure every family has access to affordable health care.

— Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr.

P.S. NJDSC’s Jewish Caucus and Interfaith Committee are hosting an in-person Hanukkah Holiday Party tomorrow, Saturday, December 16th, in Long Branch, where attendees are invited to bring an unwrapped toy for any age to be donated to New Jersey families in need. Find more details and RSVP here!