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NJ SPOTLIGHT: Dollar for Dollar – Gender Pay Equity Law Signed by Governor Murphy
April 25, 2018
PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL: New Jersey Enacts Equal Pay Law
April 24, 2018
WHYY: New Jersey Enacts Equal Pay Law
April 24, 2018
THE RECORD: Equal Pay: Closing the gender pay gap in New Jersey
OP ED by Dena Mottola Jaborska, NJCA Associate Director
April 23, 2018
ASBURY PARK PRESS: New Jersey Leads the Way on Equal Pay
OP ED by Dena Mottola Jaborska, NJCA Associate Director
April 20, 2018
THE RECORD: Registering to Vote in New Jersey will Become Automatic by End of Year
April 17, 2018
INSIDERNJ.COM: NJCA Statement in Response to Bob Hugin’s Sanctuary Cities Statement
April 16, 2018
NJTVONLINE.ORG: NJ lawmakers look to implement state-level individual mandate
April 16, 2018
BLUE JERSEY: Protesting the Trump/MacArthur Tax Scam
April 15, 2018
NJTVONLINE.ORG: Dems Push Agenda Through Legislature Amid Some Budget Fears
April 12, 2018
THE RECORD: Surprise Medical Bills Could Become a Thing of the Past in New Jersey
April 12, 2018
INSIDERNJ.COM: NJCA/NJ Statement on the Passage of the Out of Network Consumer Protection Act
April 12, 2018
INSIDERNJ.COM: Workers, Small Business Owners, and Advocates Celebrate the Passage of Earned Sick and Safe Days Legislation for New Jersey
April 12, 2018
U.S. NEWS: Lawmakers send Murphy Some, Not All, Bills in Liberal Agenda
April 12, 2018
NJ SPOTLIGHT: Pain Relief for College Students Overburdened by Loan Debt
April 12, 2018
INSIDERNJ.COM: The New Jersey Time to Care Coalition Members Celebrate, Discuss Significance of Earned Sick Days Bill Poised to Pass Thursday
April 10, 2018
NJ SPOTLIGHT: ‘Surprise’ Medical Bill Advances, with Hospitals on Board
April 8, 2018
NJ211.ORG: Organizations Promoting Free Financial Literacy and Resource Tools
April 2018
NJ SPOTLIGHT: Pleas for Increases in State Aid as Murphy’s Budget gets its First Close-Up
March 29, 2018
THE RECORD: Equal Pay for Women, Sick Time for All Workers on the Way to Becoming Law in New Jersey
March 26, 2018
NEWARK PATCH: Less than One Month Until Tax Day, File Your Taxes for Free
March 26, 2018
TAP INTO: Westfield 20/20 Sponsors Healtchare Forum with NJ Citizen Action
March 24, 2018
NJTVONLINE.ORG: Assembly Committee Advances Equal Pay Legislation
March 19, 2018
NJ101.5.COM: Equal Pay Bill Allowing Six Years’ Back Pay Races Towards Passage
March 19, 2018
WBGO.ORG: NJ Lawmakers Consider Pay Equity Bill
March 16, 2018
THE JERSEY JOURNAL: After Equifax scandal, Menendez bill would guard against hacks
September 22, 2017
THE STAR LEDGER: Menendez bill seeks to protect private data
September 21. 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Overhaul opponents mobilizing against latest GOP bill
September 21, 2017
THE INQUIRER: At MacArthur’s office, a skirmish in the health-care battle
September 20, 2017
NJ.com: Woman joins Peace Corps, Hoboken girl wins pageant
September 19, 2017
LINK NEWS: 9th Annual Back to School Health Fair Seeks Huge Attendance
September 6, 2017
COURIER-POST: Healthcare problem solvers intent on sabotage of ACA
September 4, 2017
THE PATCH: Gottheimer’s problem solvers creating new problems
September 1, 2017
NEWARK PATCH: Newark Labor Day Rally Will Support ‘Fight For $15’
September 2, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: It took a trip to D.C. to learn Smith’s views
September 1, 2017
Hunterdon Review: Progressive Hunterdon Democrats to host resistance meeting in Flemington
August 29, 2017
NJTV NEWS: Changes to ACA open enrollment period this fall
August 25, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: MacArthur seeking support for health care plan
August 17, 2017
THE RECORD: Gottheimer seeks bipartisan fix to ACA
August 16, 2017
NJTV NEWS: New Jersey healthcare advocates rally to preserve ACA
August 1, 2017
WESTPORT NEWS: Governors Urge Bi-partisan Work on Healthcare
July 27, 2017
NEWS 12: Gov. Christie signs 72 bills, surprising some Democrats
July 24, 2017
THE RECORD: Attempt to undercut ACA is mean-spirited
July 24, 2017
NJ.COM: Christie vetoes paid family leave expansion
July 24, 2017
HERALD NEWS: Trump officials end health law help in 18 cities in U.S.
July 21, 2017
THE RECORD: Trump officials end health law help in 18 cities in U.S.
June 21, 2017
TAP INTO MONTCLAIR: Essex County Freeholders Pass Legislation to Support Minority-Owned, Women-Owned and Veteran-Owned Businesses
July 21, 2017
NJ.com: Hobby Lobby’s hypocrisy; let’s get a fair health bill
July 18, 2017
HOME NEWS TRIBUNE: The Daily Rundown
July 13, 2017
IRVINGTON HERALD: Smith honored by Essex County freeholders at Jewish Heritage Month Celebration July 13, 2017
THE TIMES: Support paid leave changes
July 13, 2017
PEOPLE’S WORLD: State budget struggles affect workers: Four now solved
July 10, 2017
THE STAR LEDGER: Support family leave act improvements
July 8, 2017
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD TIMES: Peyton’s Peek at the Week in Politics
July 6, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Making headway before adjourning
July 6, 2017
NJ.com: You may soon be protected from those surprise out-of-network medical bills
June 28, 2017
THE STAR LEDGER: Senate OKs measure shielding patients from surprise bills
June 28, 2017
NJ SPOTLIGHT: New plan for Horizon could require insurer to turn over funds to NJ
June 27, 2017
HERALD NEWS: Medical bill measure goes to N.J. Senate
June 27, 2017
NorthJersey.com: Senate committee advances measure to protect N.J. patients from surprise medical bills
June 26, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Oscar comes back to N.J. health market
June 22, 2017
NJ SPOTLIGHT: Would reforms to small-business tax, minimum wage, family-leave fix NJ economy? June 13, 2017
NJTV NEWS: Advocates and critics await Christie’s decision on Paid Family Leave reform bill June 12, 2017
NRCC: Lizette Delgado-Polanco Elevated to Political Director at Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters June 12, 2017
SUNDAY STAR LEDGER: NJ reps vote to kill rules on Wall Street
June 11, 2017
THE RECORD: Rally in Wayne protests exit from Paris deal
June 9, 2017
SENTINEL: Focus on Benefits for Family/Medical Care
June 7, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Trump to help raise funds for MacArthur
June 6, 2017
NJ.com: Democrats to hold forum for congressional candidates in 7th District
June 5, 2017
THE STAR LEDGER: Her Surprise Medical Bill
June 4, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Murphy ‘laser-focused’ on primary
June 2, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Lawmakers want broader family leave
May 24, 2017
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD TIMES: Protests to Continue Outside Lance’s Office
May 25, 2017
THE RECORD: Lawmakers want to expand New Jersey paid family leave
May 24, 2017
NEW JERSEY LAW JOURNAL: Broad Expansion of Paid Family Leave Proposed for NJ
May 23, 2017
COURIER POST: An ‘unhappy birthday’ party for Donald Trump
May 16, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Rape pre-existing condition?
May 14, 2017
COURIER POST: MacArthur faces anger, frustrations at marathon town hall in Willingboro May 12, 2017
COURIER POST: Unfriendly reception for MacArthur
May 12, 2017
THE TRENTONIAN: Republican who helped pass health overhaul meeting voters
May 11, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Hundreds protest healthcare bill
May 11, 2017
CBS PHILLY: Rep. Tom MacArthur’s Health Care Vote Draws Protesters In NJ
May 11, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Protests greet MacArthur at town hall
May 11, 2017
THE STAR LEDGER: Town hall crowd in ill humor for Rep.
May 11, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Protesters plan rally at MacArthur gathering
May 9, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Voters See MacArthur as Savior, Target
May 7, 2017
COURIER POST: MacArthur town hall to be held in Willingboro
May 7, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: House passes health care bill
May 5, 2017
WEST ORANGE CHRONICLE: Remembering Longtime West Orange Activist Ruth Bardach May 4, 2017
SUNDAY STAR LEDGER: Trump’s plan to ax safeguards will be ruinous for New Jersey
April 30, 2017
THE RECORD: Obamacare is still the law of the land, despite repeal efforts
April 29, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Health care bill revision draws mixed reviews
April 27, 2017
DAILY RECORD: Rep. MacArthur takes lead on new GOP bill
April 27, 2017
TAP INTO IT MONTCLAIR: Montclair Fund for Women Awards Grants to Local Area Nonprofits April 26, 2017
eNEWS PARK FOREST: “No Beds, No Boots, No Wall” Demands National Grassroots Network April 25, 2017
NJ SPOTLIGHT: Trump Budget Cuts Could Leave Poor NJ Residents in the Cold
April 21, 2017
INSIDER NJ: New Jersey Citizen Action Buzzes MacArthur’s District
April 17, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Middle Ground: Tom MacArthur responds to attacks about his health care vote from both sides
April 13, 2017
NJTV NEWS: Investment Advisers Could Put Personal Interests Above Clients
April 12, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: GOP moves on without health care overhaul
March 26, 2017
HEALIO GASTROENTEROLOGY: NJHA, AARP voice concern ahead of House vote on American Health Care Act
March 24, 2017
OCEAN STAR: National Organization for Women Forum/Networking
March 24, 2017
PHILLY VOICE: At South Jersey meeting on GOP health plan, news of a vote delay
March 23, 2017
COURIER POST: Democrats cite harm to NJ from Republican health bill
March 23, 2017
THE RECORD: Dems cite harm to NJ from GOP health bill
March 22, 2017
COURIER NEWS: Dems tell gov: Talk with Trump
March 22, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: MacArthur to vote “yes” on GOP health care overhaul
March 22, 2017
NJ.COM: Hunterdon activists ask Freeholders to support Obamacare
March 21, 2017
NORTHJERSEY.COM: Democrats cite harm to NJ from Republican bill
March 21, 2017
NJ BIZ: GOP’s American Health Care Act: “The end of Medicaid as we know it”
March 20, 2017
THE PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY: Governor contenders weigh in on U.S. health care bill
March 19. 2017
WESTFIELD PATCH: N.J. Activists Plan Healthcare “Stakeouts” in Wesfield
March 16, 2017
OCEAN CITY PATCH: N.J. Activists Plan Healthcare “Stakeout” Outside Frank LoBiondio’s Office
March 15, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: N.J. Activists Plan Healthcare “Stakeout” Outside Frank LoBiondio’s Office
March 23, 2017
COURIER NEWS: Stay informed, stay engaged
March 12, 2017
NEW JERSEY HILLS: Local grass root groups to protest Lance health care vote Friday morning
March 9, 2017
HUNTERDON REVIEW: New Jersey Citizen Action, locals, will rally Wednesday outside Rep. Lance’s Raritan Township, Westfield offices
March 8, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: MacArthur to hold in-person town hall in Ocean County
March 5, 2017
COURIER POST: “Obamacare” repeal could leave NJ seniors strapped
February 27, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: MacArthur meets with protesters
February 26, 2017
HERALD NEWS: Casualties of an ACA fast repeal
February 23, 2017
COURIER POST: MacArthur critics hold town hall
February 23, 2017
HOME NEWS TRIBUNE: Protesters gather at Lance town hall
February 23, 2017
HOME NEWS TRIBUNE: Lance braves critics in “vigorous” meeting
February 23, 2017
THE COURIER-NEWS: NJ to lose billions if ACA repealed, advocates say
February 23, 2017
THE COURIER-NEWS: Big stakes for Central Jersey in Obamacare repeal effort
February 23, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Angry constituents slam away at Lance at town hall
February 23, 2017
THE RECORD: Casualties of an ACA fast repeal
February 23, 2017
THE RECORD: For lawmakers, angry voters ready to vent
February 23, 2017
CITIZEN: Rep Lance’s chief of staff defends town hall ticketing distribution
February 22, 2017
THE STAR LEDGER NEWARK: Angry voters ready to vent at lawmaker
February 22, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Think tank: ACA repeal would have dire effect
February 22, 2017
THE RECORD: ACA repeal could be costly
February 22, 2017
THE JERSEY JOURNAL: Payne to protesters: “The resistance must build”
February 21, 2017
UNION COUNTY LOCAL SOURCE: Local movements push back against Lance’s position
February 16, 2017
COURIER POST: Officials refusal to hold town halls prompts a visit from protesters
February 16, 2017
THE TIMES: Don’t let consumer watchdog be defanged
February 14, 2017
HERALD NEWS: Judges refuse to reinstate the travel ban
February 10, 2017
WESTFIELD LEADER: Protests to Continue in Front of Lance’s Office
February 9, 2017
THE RECORD: Trump to take aim at Dodd-Frank Act
February 4, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: As Obamacare deadline looms, N.J. wonders what’s next
January 31, 2017
THE COURIER NEWS: Officials criticize immigration orders
January 31, 2017
THE COURIER NEWS: ACA beneficiaries facing uncertainty
January 31, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Protests Arise in NJ Against Trump Order
January 30, 2017- Neptune, NJ
THE RECORD: Protests Erupt Over Refugee Ban
January 29, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Do Tax Anticipation Loans Make Sense?
January 29, 2017
U.S. 1: How to Avoid Out-of-Network Charges
January 27, 2017
ECHOES SENTINEL: Group “VOW”s to hold reps accountable under Trump
January 26, 2017
THE PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY: Bill Would Require Drug Screening for High School Students
January 25, 2017
COURIER NEWS: NJ Filers May Wait Longer for Refunds
January 24, 2017
HOME NEWS TRIBUNE/ COURIER POST/ ASBURY PARK PRESS: NJ to delay state tax refunds
January 23, 2017
THE STAR LEDGER: Your N.J. tax refund may be delayed this year, state says
January 23, 2017
THE RECORD: Women’s March on Nation’s Capital
January 22, 2017
THE TIMES: Plea to thousands at N.J. women’s march: ‘Don’t let this be your last
January 21, 2017
THE TIMES: Unity, anger and calls to action highlight massive Washington Women’s March
January 21, 2017
COURIER POST: Crowds for Women’s March on Washington exceed expectations
January 21, 2017- WASHINGTON
COURIER NEWS: Central Jersey teens, families go to Washington for inauguration
January 21, 2017
THE TRENTONIAN: Women’s March on D.C. Offers a Chance to Stand United
January 20, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Advocates for Health Law Rally Outside MacArthur’s Office
January 19, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS:Lawmakers Being Urged Not to Kill Obamacare
January 19, 2017
HERALD NEWS: Health cares advocates hold vigils at Republican offices
January 19, 2017
COURIER POST: Marlton vigil draws ACA supporters
January 18, 2017
THE SUNDAY STAR LEDGER: N.J. sending 300 buses to Women’s March on Washington as ticket prices soar
January 18, 2017
THE STAR LEDGER-NEWARK: Buses at Premium for Women’s March in D.C.
January, 18, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Shore lawmakers told to keep Obamacare
January 18, 2017
THE TIMES RECORD NEWS: So long from White House: Obama aims final messages at Trump
January 18, 2017
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES: Trump’s Health Policy Still Hazy
January 16, 2017
ASBURY PARK SUNDAY PRESS/ COURIER POST: Call to Enforce Existing Laws to Aid Tenants
January 15, 2017
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Officials: Action needed on ‘Renter Hell’
January 14, 2016
COURIER POST: Billions for Squalor: State’s Rental Housing Plagued by Issues
January 6, 2017
N.J. Restores Program to Help Homeowners Pay Their Mortgages– Newsworks October 6, 2016
Blog post by the Partners for Health Foundation on the impact of NJCAEF’s Montclair VITA Program during the 2016 tax season – July 11, 2016
Shark Week Warning at Shore: Predatory Lenders Feasting on Unsuspecting Consumers in Jersey, Elsewhere – Asbury Park Press, July 1, 2016
Surprise Out-of-Network Medical Bills Cost NJ $1B – Daily Journal, June 17, 2016
Google is Right to Target Predatory Lending – Sunday Star Ledger, June 12, 2016
‘Tax Fairness’ must include Increased Earned Income Tax Credit – Sentinel, May 25, 2016
Free Lunch and Forum – Asbury Park Coaster, May 12, 2016
(additional media highlights below)
Press Releases
Trenton, NJ – Today in a State House Press Conference Governor Christie announced $10 million in the FY2016 budget for lead containment and abatement programs for low and moderate income New Jerseyans, in a huge victory for the #LeadFreeKidsNJ Campaign.
Trenton, NJ – Today, New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA) commended the New Jersey State Investment Council (NJSIC) on its announcement that it has formally divested New Jersey pension fund money from JLL Partners, which used millions of pension funds to purchase the second largest predatory payday lender, ACE Cash Express. ACE was fined $10 million in 2014 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for its predatory lending and illegal debt collection practices.
New Jersey Citizen Action Kicks Off Annual Opening of Free Tax Preparation Center
NJCA has helped over 26,000 New Jerseyans Claim $40M in refunds, $15M in Earned Income Tax Credit, Over Past Decade of Free Tax Prep Service
Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, January 20, Phyllis Salowe-Kaye, Executive Director of New Jersey Citizen Action, Congressman Donald Payne Jr., Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver, Assemblyman Jamel Holley, Newark Council President Mildred Crump, Internal Revenue service (IRS), and community partners will mark the Annual Opening of NJCA’s Tax Center located at 165 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102. The event will kick off with a press conference at 10:30 a.m. There will be photo opportunities with clients receiving free services at the event.
Feds Announce 2 Day Extension For Consumers Seeking Health Coverage Effective January 1
Highland Park, NJ – NJ for Health Care Coalition partners working to educate New Jersey consumers on health options available to them under the Affordable Care Act were pleased with the announcement that consumers will have two additional days to enroll in order to be covered on the first day of the New Year.
Trenton, NJ – Members of the NJ for Health Care Coalition, a diverse collection of organizations which represent health care consumers, applauded the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee for advancing a strong bill to protect consumers from Surprise Medical Bills. The bill passed by a majority vote.
New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA) expressed great disappointment over the New Jersey State Investment Council’s (NJSIC) failure to formally divest New Jersey pension funds from JLL Partners, which used $50 million of pension funds to purchase the second largest predatory payday lender in the nation, ACE Cash Express. Back in September, NJSIC indicated that they would complete divesting by its November meeting. ACE was fined $10 million in 2014 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for its predatory lending and illegal debt collection practices.
NJ Consumer Advocates Ramp Up Demand for Divestment from Payday Lender
New Jersey Citizen Action and other state advocacy organizations held a press conference to push their demand that the New Jersey State Investment Council, (NJSIC) divest New Jersey pension fund money from JLL Partners and the nation’s second largest predatory payday lender, ACE Cash Express.
Media Highlights
Shore Mayors, Local Officials Slan NJNG’s Steep Rate Hike
April 13, 2016 – Dena Mottola Jaborska, Associate Director: “This is the kind of rate hike that you don’t see very often. Quite frankly, this is not the time to do that. Utility companies are here to serve the public interest.”
Menedez Bill Seeks Protection for Consumers Overwhelmed by Medical Debt
March 25, 2016 – Beverly Brown Ruggia, CRA Organizer: “One of the leading factors that contributes to foreclosure and bankruptcy is medical debt,” she noted. “The Medical Debt Relief Act will give patients and their families the time to recuperate from the shock of sudden and/or debilitating illness before they have to sort out the financial transactions that result from medical treatment and care.”
New Legislation Would Make NJ’s Lead Reference Level the Same as CDCs
March 14, 2016 – Ann Vardeman, Program Director: “What we’re doing instead of these inspections of single- and two-family rental units for lead, we’re using our children as human lead detectors.”
Add $10M to Budget to Fight Lead Poisoning in NJ’s Kids, Advocates Urge
February 2, 2016 – More children with high blood-lead levels have been found in some of state’s older cities than in Flint, MI.
When Gov. Chris Christie unveils his budget for the next fiscal year on February 15, it ought to include $10 million to fight lead poisoning in New Jersey, community groups urged yesterday.
ACA open enrollment extended due to ‘unprecedented’ demand, traffic on HealthCare.gov
December 17, 2015 – After an “unprecedented” number of last-minute calls and clicks to HealthCare.gov, federal officials are giving people a little more time to sign up for health insurance coverage that begins Jan. 1.
Controversy Arises Over Proposed Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
December 15, 2015 – On December 16th, New Brunswick City Council will hold a public hearing and, perhaps a final vote, on the city’s proposed Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.
Over 80,000 New Jerseyans find insurance plans under Obamacare ahead of deadline
December 9, 2015 – More than 80,000 people in New Jersey have selected insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act since Nov. 1 and local advocates are canvassing North Jersey to encourage people to sign up before Tuesday’s deadline for coverage starting in January.
‘Greed’ helped stall N.J. bill to curb surprise out-of-network medical costs: lawmaker
December 11, 2015 – Legislation that would prevent New Jersey consumers from getting surprise out-of-network medical bills stalled Thursday when the sponsor pulled it from a committee agenda after learning it did not have enough votes to pass.
NJ coalition blasts proposal to exchange estate tax for gas tax hike
December 3, 2015 – The hot topic at the State House in Trenton for well over a year has been increasing the gas tax to replenish the nearly bankrupt Transportation Trust Fund. The talk heated up again Tuesday when a coalition called “Better Choice Choices for New Jersey” held a press conference and blasted a long-rumored proposal to eliminate the state’s inheritance and/or estate tax in exchange for the gas tax hike.
N.J. lawmakers take action on surprise out of network medical costs
November 23, 2015 – A state Assembly committee Monday approved legislation that would prevent consumers in New Jersey from getting surprise out-of-network medical bills that can saddle them with huge bills. The measure would require hospitals and doctors to disclose whether they are part of a person’s insurance network before treatment occurs.
Executive Director Phyllis Salowe-Kaye’s op-ed in the Star Ledger
October 15, 2015 – Essex County sets example for N.J. by backing banks that support low-income neighborhoods.
NJTV on our roundtable with Rep. Pallone on the 5 year anniversary of Dodd Frank financial reform.
July 27, 2015
