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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for an important Community Town Hall Meeting: Responding to the Federal Cuts to Healthcare & Food Security to learn more about how these cuts will affect our communities!

Register today and join the conversation: njcitizenaction.org/townhall-1022

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 2d

Govt is shut because GOP refuses to fund enhanced premium tax credits that enable millions throughout NJ and America to afford their Affordable Care Act marketplace plans. No one should see their premiums spike or lose their health insurance so billionaires can get a tax break. #carenotcuts

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Attorney General Matt Platkin @newjerseyoag.bsky.social · 2d

Valuable discussions at @njcitizenaction.bsky.social's 16th Annual Financial Justice Summit at Seton Hall. Glad to share our office’s efforts in protecting New Jersey consumers and promoting fair housing—essential work for stronger, safer, and more equitable communities.

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 2d

Today we joined Make the Road Action NJ in endorsing James Solmon for Mayor of Jersey City. With James Solomon as Mayor, Jersey City will be a city where everyone, not just the wealthy, can live and call home. Read the full statement here: www.njcitizenaction.org/njca_and_mak...

New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 4d

Hey @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats, get back to work. Fund care and put working people first. America's families need affordable food, housing, childcare, & access to affordable health care—not shutdowns & sabotage. #CareNotCuts

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 4d

Theresa Luoni of Basking Ridge relies on Medicaid for her two autistic sons and saves money by only wearing contacts when she drives.

Government has shut down because Republicans want to gut health services for millions like Theresa so that billionaires, and corporations can enjoy tax breaks

Why is the government shut down? Partly a fight over healthcare | NJ Spotlight News

Democrats look to get Medicaid increases in talks with Trump, GOP

www.njspotlightnews.org

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Families USA @familiesusa.bsky.social · 5d

On her trip to DC to tell Congress how important Medicaid is to her family, Theresa Luoni visited the Families USA office and shared some of her story with @awright2care.bsky.social.

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 4d

New Jersey's own Prescription Drug Affordability Council (PDAC) is working to collect and review information about the unaffordability of medications; we are hopeful this also leads to lower drug costs for New Jerseyans thorough consideration and public input.

New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING! Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board makes Colorado the first state in the nation to limit the cost of expensive prescription medications by setting an upper payment limit on Enbrel, which will make it more affordable for hardworking Coloradans!

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 5d

Only got a couple Sundays left before Election Day. Let's leave it all out on the field!

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 8d

The First 1,000 Days Policy Coalition is calling on NJ’s next Governor to deliver affordable, reliable childcare so families, kids & our economy can thrive. NJCA is proud to be part of the Start Strong NJ initiative that launched earlier this week.

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 9d

Excellent news piece by @matthewfazelpoor in @njbiz.bsky.social today on how the Federal Shutdown is impacting New Jerseyans.

njbiz.com/nj-federal-s...

Federal shutdown starts, NJ prepares for impact - NJBIZ

The federal government shutdown leaves 22,000 NJ workers furloughed, stalls projects, and heightens tensions over health care and funding.

njbiz.com

New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 9d

Skyrocketing premiums. Rising drug costs. A vengeful gov’t shutdown.

We need YOUR voice. 💬 Share your story & help us show lawmakers what’s at stake.

Share your story today: njcitizenaction.org/cd7-hcstory

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 10d

With the federal admin siding with Big Pharma, a govt. shutdown halting vital funds & healthcare costs climbing higher - Americans are left carrying the burden. There is a new tool to help you understand your rights in NJ & take control when medical bills pile up. Visit www.EndMedDebtNJ.org.

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 11d

We've had some great victories for rent control recently in New Jersey, but the landscape isn't the same for everyone. Great piece in The Jersey Bee about rent control our state. As our own Beverly Brown notes, it's very important that tenants know their rights.

How rent control works in New Jersey – The Jersey Bee

More than one-third of the state’s households rent their homes, but there is no statewide system of rent control. Here’s how to find out if you’re protected by rent control rules in your New Jersey to...

jerseybee.org

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 11d

We urge everyone to stand up, show up, and join us in speaking out against Palantir’s presence in our state.

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 11d

Today, we stood with @maketheroadnj.bsky.social to demand Palantir leave our state. Corporations should not profit from unconstitutional, anti-immigrant policies that harm our communities.

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 13d

We rallied with 1199 SEIU in East Orange today to kick off our canvass for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social who was on hand to fire up the crowd. Let's get out the vote for Mikie Sherrill, the leader we need to protect NJ from an increasingly authoritarian Trump administration and the MAGA agenda.

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 15d

This isn’t leadership. It’s corruption. And it should alarm every New Jerseyan. New Jerseyans deserves leaders who honor the law, not break it for political convenience.

www.insidernj.com/at-request-o...

At Request of Ciattarelli Operative, Trump Administration Illegally Releases Mikie Sherrill’s Unredacted Personal Military Records - Insider NJ

Mikie Sherrill for Governor released the following statement after the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregor...

www.insidernj.com

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 15d

What Jack Ciattarelli and the Trump administration did is disgraceful and disturbing.

Illegally leaking Mikie Sherrill’s personal military records, including her Social Security number, just to score political points is a blatant abuse of power and a violation of trust.

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Action Together New Jersey @atnj.org · 15d

Statement on the Trump Administration Doxxing Mikie Sherrill by NJ Senator Andrew Zwicker: Instead of saying thank you for her service, Jack Ciattarelli and his allies tried to use Mikie Sherrill's military records for their negative political campaign. Then, the Trump administration illegally released her private and personal information in a shameless attempt to sway the New Jersey governor's race. At a time of escalating political violence, doxxing elected officials is a reckless and dangerous act. That's why I've already sponsored legislation to make doxxing a specific crime in New Jersey. There is no excuse for this vile stunt, and all of us should come together to condemn it.

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 16d

Trump and the GOP Congress are REFUSING to stop health insurance companies from hiking prices. Instead, they’re cutting coverage. We need Congress to FIGHT BACK and DO SOMETHING about healthcare costs. #federalshutdown #healthcareforall

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 16d

We are less than two weeks away from one our BIGGEST events of the year!!

Join us on Oct. 8th at Seton Hall University for our FREE Financial Justice Summit!

We have an amazing slate of speakers and critical discussion topics. Don’t wait - register today at www.njcitizenaction.org/summit2025

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 17d

A must-read opinion article in NJ Globe rebuking Jack Ciattarelli’s rhetoric and policy positions, highlighting his attempts to exploit Black churches while advancing an agenda that undermines Black history, civil rights, and affordable housing.
newjerseyglobe.com/governor/bla...

Black Ministers: The Black Church, Columbus Day, and the Audacity of Jack Ciattarelli - New Jersey Globe

OPINION On Thursday, September 19, in a meeting with Black clergy, Jack Ciattarelli responded to a question about the erasure of Black history by

newjerseyglobe.com

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New Jersey Citizen Action @njcitizenaction.bsky.social · 17d

At a time of rampant online disinformation and increasing threats to our democracy we need media outlets like @njpbs.bsky.social now more than ever. We hope there is a funding solution to be found, and that our elected leaders will show more foresight with regards to public media.

New Jersey PBS likely to go dark next summer

New Jersey PBS faces dark times as funding is slashed. Discover the future of the station ahead of summer 2026.

binje.com

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