NJ Senate Democrats

"Housing is not a luxury. It’s a necessity," says Sen Brian Stack. Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation from Senators @brianstacknj and @SenMTeresaRuiz to ban rent-setting algorithms that are drive up housing costs, squeezing New Jersey families in the process.

No child should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from. Senator Troy Singleton hosted his 7th annual lunch giveaway, providing lunches, books, and community resources to students and families across New Jersey’s 7th Legislative District.

Eligible applicants who submitted their 2026 Senior Freeze application by May 1 can expect reimbursement checks to begin being issued starting today, July 15. Check the status of your reimbursement today: propertytaxreliefstatus.nj.gov

Through a law Senator Patrick Diegnan sponsored, school districts and school bus operators can now apply for a third round of approximately $15 million in grant funding to purchase electric school buses and install accompanying charging infrastructure. senatordiegnancom.wordpress.com/2026/07/14/app…

Tomorrow’s energy affordability depends on the decisions we make today. Governor Sherrill signed the Power New Jersey Act, led by Senator John Burzichelli, to launch the state’s procurement process for the next generation of nuclear energy.

Today, @GovSherrillNJ signed the Power NJ Act from Sen. John Burzichelli launching a competitive process to bring new advanced nuclear energy to the state This will help meet growing energy needs and create strong safeguards to protect ratepayers, while ensuring projects deliver

Families have lost their cars, homes, and even their lives due to severe flooding across NJ. We can’t continue to ignore the climate crisis. That means more clean energy, building flood preventative infrastructure, and holding accountable the polluters causing climate change.

With AI displacing more and more workers, we need better systems that help retain employees and prevent mass job loss. Employee ownership is proven to lead to higher employee retention rates. That's one of the reasons we're pushing to expand access to ESOPs in New Jersey.

Lower energy costs start with holding large energy users accountable. Governor Sherrill signed legislation led by Senators John Burzichelli and @JohnFMcKeon requiring large data centers to pay their fair share for the energy infrastructure they rely on.

New Jersey families deserve relief from rising energy costs Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill announced utility bill credits for millions of ratepayers, signing three pieces of our legislation to strengthen oversight, lower costs, and ensure large energy users pay their fair share

@Troy4NJ7 joined the Riverton community for the annual Fourth of July Parade to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. From honoring our history to celebrating with community, Independence Day reminds us of the shared values that bring us together.

The Senate passed legislation by Senators Mukherji & Greenstein to establish a Social Media Research Center to study addictive social media use, develop policy recommendations, and address youth mental health concerns. Read more. njsendems.org/m/newsflash/ho…

Today we honor a true NJ legend: Larry Doby, the first Black player in the American League and a trailblazer who helped integrate baseball. Says @BenjieWimberly: “Larry, your legacy continues to live on through the young people in the city of Paterson and beyond.”

The FY27 Budget addresses affordability while supporting education, healthcare, and essential services for New Jersey families. @PaulASarlo highlighted $7.3 billion to fund full pensions, $12.4 billion of school aid, $4.3 billion of property tax relief rebate, and more.

NJ's FY27 budget, signed by @GovSherrillNJ to make life better for working families: ➡️ 25% Child Tax Credit increase ➡️ Nearly $3.5B in property tax relief ➡️ $12.4B for public schools I was also proud to secure funding for childcare, innovation, and agriculture across NJ.

We’re ensuring voting rights are protected in New Jersey The Senate passed the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, legislation by @NJSenTurner, @SenatorJoeCryan & @SenPresScutari to strengthen voter protections as these rights come increasingly under attack across our country

We passed the FY2027 State Budget - one that puts affordability and fiscal responsibility first. It positions New Jersey to meet today's challenges while continuing to strengthen our economy, invest in communities, and improve the quality of life for residents across the state.