NJ Dems · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 1:32 PM

BIG NEWS: Commuters Get a Break -- Portal North Bridge Project Moving Forward

Governor Phil Murphy, Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and New Jersey’s congressional delegation have been fighting for years to reach this point.   Democrat,   In a major step forward for improving the daily commute for thousands of New Jerseyans, the Federal Transit Au…

See More from NJ Dems

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Chairman’s Update: Phase 2 Update, Mail-in Voting, Juneteenth, and more

        Democrat, As we mark the Juneteenth holiday today it comes at a time when our country is experiencing activism for racial justice in a way we have not seen since the days of the civil rights movement. This is a long overdue reckoning that needs to continue if we are to move…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 1:16 PM

Juneteenth has a special meaning this year

  Democrat,   Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the symbolic end of American slavery, is a day to reflect on the ongoing struggle for civil rights and full equality for African Americans in our country. The day has taken on even greater significance this year, with the re…

See More from Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver

  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 10:27 PM

A Clean Energy Future for New Jersey

  Friend,   The past few months have been among the most trying times in our state’s history. We’ve pulled together to flatten the curve and reduce the spread of COVID-19, reopen our economy driven by data and public health, all while confronting the ugly history of instituti…

See More from Gov. Phil Murphy

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Outdoor Dining is Back in NJ

  Democrat,   After months of stay at home orders, shuttered businesses and overflowing hospitals, we’re finally seeing some glimmers of hope and getting back to the sense of normalcy we’re all craving. Yesterday Governor Murphy reopened restaurants across the state for outdo…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 8:18 PM

A monumental win for LGBTQ Americans

  Friend,   Earlier today, the Supreme Court announced that employees cannot be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. This landmark ruling extends the basic workplace protections of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to LGB…

See More from NJDSC Team

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Chairman’s Update: Knucklehead Contest Winner, Contact Tracing, and Vote by Mail

        Democrat, Nearly 4,000 of you voted in our “Don’t be a Knucklehead” t-shirt design contest, and now the winning design is on sale! Visit our online store to get your shirt while supplies last to show off your Jersey pride and support the important work of the NJ Pandemic Re…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 7:37 PM

Find out which design won our ‘Knucklehead’ t-shirt contest and get yours now!

  Friend,   The votes are in, and with nearly 4,000 of you making your voices heard the winner of our “Don’t be a Knucklehead” t-shirt contest is….. “Welcome to New Jersey: Don’t be a Knucklehead!”   You can buy your shirt today while supplies last right here. Remember, all n…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 7:48 PM

Gov. Murphy Lifts Stay at Home Order

  Democrat,   Yesterday Governor Phil Murphy made the announcement we have been waiting for -- he officially lifted the “Stay at Home” order that he put in place nearly three months ago to help contain the spread of the Coronavirus. This is a great sign that the worst of this…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Fabiana Pierre-Louis' Historic Nomination to the Supreme Court

  Democrat, When Governor Phil Murphy and I were elected, we committed ourselves to making our state government more diverse and representative of the people of New Jersey at all levels. We’ve lived up to that promise -- from appointing the most diverse cabinet in state histo…

See More from Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

June 5, 2020 at 8:52 PM

Chairman’s Update: Accountability, COVID-19 update, Vote by Mail, and more

        Democrat, As our nation has been gripped by civil unrest in the past two weeks after the murder of George Floyd, here in New Jersey I am glad to see our leaders take action to make our police more accountable to the people. Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir G…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Saily Avelenda, NJDSC · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 10:04 PM

You can help save essential NJ workers’ jobs

  Democrat, Yesterday, our state took an important step forward in averting an oncoming disaster that could seriously impact all of our communities when an Assembly committee voted to approve Governor Murphy’s COVID-19 Emergency Borrowing Plan. At the committee hearing, organ…

See More from Saily Avelenda, NJDSC

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Support Growing for Gov. Murphy’s Emergency Bonding Plan

  Democrat,   While the health effects of the COVID-19 crisis are clear to all of us, the financial impact on New Jersey is just starting to come fully into focus. Without a direct infusion of cash, states like New Jersey that have been hardest hit by the pandemic will soon b…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Chairman’s Update: Reopening announcements, Vote by Mail guide, and more

        Democrat, This has been another troubling week. Aside from the continued challenges of COVID-19, the oldest wounds in our country have once again been torn open. As Governor Murphy said at his briefing, George Floyd should be alive today. Not just as a matter of principle o…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Vice Chair Peg Schaffer · [email protected]

May 28, 2020 at 8:02 PM

COVID-19 Testing Beats 20K Per Day Milestone

  Democrat,   Governor Murphy has outlined several specific metrics that must be reached in order to safely reopen our State, and one of the most significant is on testing. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, testing was one of our State’s most severe challenges. But thr…

See More from Vice Chair Peg Schaffer

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 27, 2020 at 7:31 PM

COVID-19 Updates From Gov. Murphy on Outdoor Graduations, Professional Sports

  Democrat,   As New Jersey continues to gradually and deliberately reopen industries and activities forced into closure by COVID-19, Governor Phil Murphy and his team are working to make sure we proceed safely and responsibly. Yesterday the Governor made two major announceme…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Chairman’s Update: Memorial Day Message and Updated Outdoor Gathering Guidance

        Democrat, As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, we are still experiencing a very different reality than what we are used to at the unofficial start of summer. Our beaches have been allowed to open with social distancing requirements, and large gatherings with friends and fa…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Saily Avelenda, NJDSC · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 12:32 PM

New Jersey is Leading the Charge on Vote By Mail

  Democrat,   Ever since the first days of the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Phil Murphy has been providing the decisive leadership needed to keep our state safe. He hasn’t been afraid to make tough choices, because he’s ensuring that his decision making is led by science and dat…

See More from Saily Avelenda, NJDSC

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Pick your favorite "Don’t be a Knucklehead" shirt

  Friend,   A few weeks ago, Governor Phil Murphy introduced a phrase that has become the unofficial state motto during the COVID-19 pandemic -- “Don’t be a Knucklehead.” The Governor’s simple advice has become a rallying cry for residents who are smartly following social dis…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Chairman’s Update: Beaches opening, progress on the Road Back, and more

        Democrat, While we must continue to be vigilant and serious about fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, we also can’t lose sight of the crucially important election coming this November when we must remove Donald Trump from office and restore truth and honesty to the White House.…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Expanded Testing and Contact Tracing -- the Next Steps on the Road Back from COVID-19

  Democrat,   Governor Phil Murphy has continued to provide steady, compassionate leadership throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks to that effort, and especially the heroic work of our first responders, health care workers and more, we are now seeing a sustained reduction in…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Chairman’s Update: Addressing COVID-19’s challenges and more

        Democrat, This was another week of progress in the fight against COVID-19, with continued reductions in the numbers of new cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions and other key metrics. Our state and county parks and many municipal parks are back open with social distancing…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Saily Avelenda · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 8:16 PM

New Jersey’s COVID-19 Stories

  Friend,   A few weeks ago, I asked you to share your COVID-19 story with us at the New Jersey Democratic State Committee.  We were so touched by the stories we received, and we wanted to put them together in a way that honors those who shared them while emphasizing the purp…

See More from Saily Avelenda

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Updated COVID-19 Resources and Information

  Democrat,   The past several months have been a stressful time to say the least and we are all hungry for more information about the COVID-19 crisis, especially how to keep ourselves and our friends and family safe and healthy. With so much misinformation being spread, we w…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 7:12 PM

In just under 6 months

  Friend,   COVID-19 has changed so much about our day-to-day lives, but it hasn’t changed the fact that we are still fighting each and every day to build a New Jersey that works for everyone.  And while our work may look a little different now than it did before this crisis,…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Saily Avelenda · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Virtual Training Sessions for Democrats

  Friend,   We are excited to announce that the NJDSC has partnered with the National Democratic Training Committee to offer two virtual training sessions on Monday, May 11th and Tuesday, May 12th from 5:30 PM to 8 PM both days. Although we have traditionally held in-person t…

See More from Saily Avelenda

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Chairman’s Update: The Road Back, the Oval Office, and more

        Democrat, After weeks of adhering to the strict social distancing orders put into place by Governor Murphy, we are now beginning to see signs of hope for the first time. New cases of coronavirus are slowing, as are hospitalizations, ventilator usage and other key metrics. A…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Important COVID-19 Updates from Governor Murphy

  Friend,   Today Governor Phil Murphy made an announcement that I believe will provide some much needed hope to all of us. State parks will be reopened and county parks and golf courses will have the option to reopen starting this Saturday, May 2nd, with strict social distan…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 7:03 PM

The Road Back: How We Will Safely Reopen New Jersey

  Friend,   The past few months have been a time of great personal sacrifice for all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every single New Jerseyan -- whether you or a loved one have had to confront the illness directly, or you are facing financial challenges, or you hav…

See More from Gov. Phil Murphy

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Well wishes, polling update, and more

       Democrat,   Even though many of our family, community and religious cherished traditions have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we must take time to celebrate our diverse brothers and sisters in the Democratic Party whenever we can. This week marked the beginning of Ra…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 12:17 AM

Mitch McConnell wants to let NJ go bankrupt. Gov. Murphy says NO.

  Democrat,   Today, Republicans in Washington reached a new low. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested that states like New Jersey should be allowed to go bankrupt instead of receiving the support they need from the federal government.  Governor Phil Murphy did no…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Chairman’s Update: We’re in this together

       Democrat,   As we continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all being tested every day. From dealing with health challenges for ourselves or loved ones, to job losses or businesses being threatened and much more, we have never seen anything like this in our life…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Important COVID-19 Updates from Gov. Murphy

  Friend,   We’ve all had to make major changes to our daily lives to comply with social distancing orders put into effect by Governor Phil Murphy to keep us all safe. The data is starting to show that our collective effort is paying off by reducing the spread of COVID-19, be…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Saily Avelenda · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Checking in

Friend, How are you? I wanted to check in to see how you and your family are doing.   Friend,   How are you? I wanted to check in to see how you and your family are doing. I know that this is not the position many of us expected to be in at the beginning of 2020, but here we a…

See More from Saily Avelenda

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Chairman’s Update: Happy Holidays, Primary Election Pushed Back to July

       Democrat,   As we look forward to Easter and enjoy the Passover holiday, of course this year’s celebrations are dramatically different than what we are used to. We can’t see our cherished family and friends and we can’t observe the religious and community traditions we all l…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Gov. Murphy Announces Primary Election Delay Until July 7

  Democrat,   In an effort to protect New Jersey residents and reduce the risk of COVID-19/Coronavirus exposure, Governor Phil Murphy announced today that New Jersey’s upcoming Primary Election will be delayed until Tuesday, July 7. This is a smart, common sense measure that …

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Chairman’s Update: Stay Informed and Get Involved

       Democrat,   While we continue to stay home and follow the recommendations of Governor Phil Murphy and public health experts, many people are looking for ways to do more to help. This week, Governor Murphy announced an executive order to encourage residents to donate blood du…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 3:03 PM

The Latest COVID-19 Updates from Gov. Murphy

  Democrat,   Governor Phil Murphy is continuing to update New Jersey residents each and every day with the latest on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to share some of the latest developments with you to make sure you are kept up to date. Remember, you…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Chairman’s Update: COVID-19 Demands Strong Leadership

       Democrat,   The COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally altered our lives and put many of us or our neighbors in health danger or financial peril. It’s a time that demands strong leadership at all levels of government, from local mayors who have gone above and beyond…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Gov. Murphy Launches COVID-19 Jobs Portal

  Democrat,   It’s my hope that you and your family are safe and healthy during this difficult time, and that you have the financial resources to continue staying home and following social distancing directives. Unfortunately, many of our friends and neighbors are being negat…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Rep. Frank Pallone · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 7:04 PM

10 Years of Affordable Health Coverage

  Friend,   This week marks the ten year anniversary of President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law -- ten years of expanding health coverage for millions of Americans, ten years of lowering health care costs, and ten years of protecting patients fro…

See More from Rep. Frank Pallone

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 10:05 PM

COVID-19 Update from Gov. Murphy

  Democrat,   Today, Governor Phil Murphy announced a statewide “Stay at Home” order and closed all non-essential businesses today, all in his efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19/Coronavirus. These actions are not taken lightly, but they are essential to make sure we “…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 8:46 PM

This week’s Chairman’s Update: Responses to COVID-19

       Democrat,   Governor Murphy and his administration are continuing to respond to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic by announcing new social distancing policies, business closures and more. The goal is to “flatten the curve” of new cases by isolating people from each other in …

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Changes in Accordance with Governor’s Executive Order on Upcoming Elections

  Democrat,   We at the NJDSC are announcing two new actions intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus. These steps are being taken in accordance with an Executive Order announced by Governor Phil Murphy regarding upcoming elections.    NJDSC is waiving the signat…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 6:32 PM

An unprecedented crisis demands leadership, shared sacrifice

  Democrat,   As we all grapple with the effects of the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that we are in an unprecedented situation. Now more than ever before, it’s essential that we have strong, clear direction from our leaders on the steps we can all take to reduce …

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 9:34 PM

COVID-19 and news from around New Jersey - this week's Chairman's Update

       Democrat,   As we all deal with the effects of the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that this is a difficult time when we must look to our leaders to provide guidance and reassurance. At the same time, we continue the important work of electing Democrats to represen…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Trump Wants to Cut Social Security to Pay for More Tax Cuts for the Rich

  Democrat,     President Donald Trump and his Republican enablers have threatened to cut vital programs like Social Security and Medicare since the beginning of his presidency. Using coded language like “entitlements” -- intentionally obscuring the extremely popular program…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Jim McGreevey · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Radical Healing: From Trauma to Triumph

  Friends, Reentry is an idea whose time has come. New Jersey has long understood that addiction, incarceration, and a criminal record need not define the entirety of one’s life.   Trauma has tragically been a defining element in the lives of many of our 7,000 program partici…

See More from Jim McGreevey

  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Gov. Murphy is on the mend! This week’s Chairman’s Update

Read about Gov. Murphy's operation and recovery, a conference to support women in politics, and more in this week's Chairman's Update!        Democrat,   As the leader of our state and our party, Governor Phil Murphy means a lot to all of us and when he was diagnosed with early sta…

See More from Chairman John Currie

  Saily Avelenda · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 10:37 PM

What Super Tuesday means for NJ

  Friend,   By now, I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about Super Tuesday -- with record Democratic turnout in states like Virginia and Utah, voters are motivated like never before. No matter who you support for President, the energy and excitement that we’re seeing in Democrats a…

See More from Saily Avelenda