TRENTON– The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs today announced an important update to the Mitigation Assistance Program. Effective immediately, MAP will accept applications on a rolling basis from New Jersey homeowners who are in flood prone areas and are interested in elevating their home to reduce their risk of Read more…
TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy Monday declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain, high winds, and flash flooding. Executive Order No. 350 declares a State of Emergency across all Read more…
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Monday announced a substantial reduction in traffic related fatalities in 2023. According to preliminary data as of Jan. 8, fatal crashes in the state decreased by 9.4%, dropping from 646 in 2022 to 585 Read more…
TRENTON – If jumping in the frigid water of the Atlantic Ocean is not your thing, consider taking a long walk in the woods New Year’s Day to enjoy the diversity of landscapes in the South Jersey region. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging New Jerseyans to start Read more…
TRENTON – To address New Jersey’s increasing flood risks under climate change, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette, Department of Community Affairs Acting Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, and Division of Consumer Affairs Acting Director Cari Fais today unveiled new and enhanced Read more…
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Michael J. Rizol Jr., today introduced a new holiday impaired driving education campaign, a collaborative effort focused on increasing awareness regarding the consequences of impaired driving and Read more…
TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is among 41 state attorneys general to file a lawsuit against Meta for knowingly designing and employing harmful features on Facebook and Instagram to purposely addict children and teens, and then assuring the public that platforms are suitable for young users. Read more…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Middle and high school students in South Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District are eligible to participate in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, a yearly opportunity for the next generation to showcase their talents and make a positive impact through technology. “The Congressional App Challenge is a great way Read more…
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced applications are being accepted for the Honors Program, a two-year program that offers recent law school graduates and newly admitted lawyers the opportunity to start their legal careers in public service in the Department of Law and Public Safety. This year marks Read more…
TRENTNON – NJ Gov. Phil Murphy appointed Secretary of State Tahesha L. Way as lieutenant governor to replace former Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver who died on Aug. 1. She was sworn-in Friday at the State House after two decades of public service. “Tahesha has been with our administration from the Read more…