New Jersey Senate

Coalition of Disability Organizations Calls for Voting Equality in New Jersey

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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TRENTON, N.J., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ), the New Jersey Council of the Blind (NJCB), and Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) are requesting support from state senators for a bill that would enable blind voters and individuals with print disabilities to mark and return their vote-by-mail ballots electronically. The bill aims to ensure equal access to vote-by-mail voting for all citizens by giving blind and print-disabled voters the same right that military and overseas voters already exercise.

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  • The bill aims to ensure equal access to vote-by-mail voting for all citizens by giving blind and print-disabled voters the same right that military and overseas voters already exercise.
  • The organizations are urging state senators to support the bill, S. 3302.
  • The New Jersey General Assembly has already passed companion legislation by a wide margin.
  • "This legislation would essentially eliminate the common barriers of transportation and accessibility to casting a vote in New Jersey for individuals with print disabilities.

Over 200 Emerge Women are on the Ballot this Fall, Fighting for Progress in Local Elections

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerge, the nation's premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office, has over 200 powerhouse women running this fall that are poised to win critical seats. To showcase the many women running, Emerge released the election video "Women Have The Power".

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  • To showcase the many women running, Emerge released the election video " Women Have The Power ".
  • That's why our country needs more Democratic women in power - because from school board to Congress, from speakerships to governorships, Democratic women deliver results," said Emerge President A'shanti F. Gholar.
  • "Emerge is working to recruit and train women to run for office and win at every level of government.
  • With over 200 women on the ballot in November, Emerge alums will add to the wave of efforts to empower Democratic women across the states and help Emerge hit its goal of reaching 100,000 women of the New American Majority by 2035.

New Jersey Residents Prepare to Share Lifesaving Information About Opioids for Annual Statewide Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Millburn, NJ, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Residents from communities throughout New Jersey members will mobilize in one month to address the opioid epidemic ravaging the state as part of the eighth annual statewide Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.

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  • Millburn, NJ, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Residents from communities throughout New Jersey members will mobilize in one month to address the opioid epidemic ravaging the state as part of the eighth annual statewide Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.
  • Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, held on October 6 since 2016, helps to inform New Jersey residents about the opioid crisis through a mobilization effort with a dual focus: educating health care professionals and raising awareness among New Jersey residents and families.
  • It is designed to guide residents, healthcare professionals and community leaders about the risks or prescription opioids and how they can prevent opioid use and misuse.
  • The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series, founded in 2020, also provides a way for state residents to learn from experts on various aspects of the opioid epidemic.

JCP&L Welcomes Three New External Affairs Consultants

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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HOLMDEL, N.J., Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has named three new external affairs consultants to serve as liaisons with elected officials and to support local community involvement activities.

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  • HOLMDEL, N.J., Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has named three new external affairs consultants to serve as liaisons with elected officials and to support local community involvement activities.
  • "These new team members have extensive experience in engaging with their local communities and government officials," said James V. Fakult, president of Jersey Central Power & Light.
  • "Jarrell, Tina and Jolanta's involvement and ability to maintain strong relationships will provide lasting benefits for our customers and the communities we serve."
  • A Tinton Falls, New Jersey native, Coleman returns to his home state after most recently working in the supply chain department at Dominion Energy in Virginia.

JDRF Announces the Appointment of Dr. Shareef Elnahal to the JDRF Research Committee

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Shareef Elnahal to the JDRF Research Committee.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Shareef Elnahal to the JDRF Research Committee.
  • "As an organization rooted in the power of volunteers, we are excited to welcome Dr. Elnahal to the Research Committee," said Sanjoy Dutta, Ph.D., JDRF Vice President of Research.
  • "I am honored to be appointed to the JDRF International Research Committee.
  • In this volunteer role, Dr. Elnahal will serve as a member of the 10-person Research Committee.