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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Gov. Murphy, Mayor Fulop Richard LeFrak & Regional Leaders Gathering May 22nd at The Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment 8th

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. & NEW YORK, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Many of the region's leading investors, owners & developers to speak once again at The Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment. The 8th annual leadership gathering will be taking place on May 22nd, 2023 and is hosted in partnership with BentallGreenOak for a second year at their waterfront trophy office building - Newport Tower.

Key Points: 
  • 1000 Plus of the Tri-State Real Estate Principals, Placemakers & Developers to Gather in 1 Month to Discuss Jersey City and the Tri-State Real Estate & Investment Market.
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J. & NEW YORK, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Many of the region's leading investors, owners & developers to speak once again at The Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment.
  • The gathering has become one of the region's must-attend institutional real estate investment conferences.
  • We are thrilled to see so many of Manhattan's largest real estate players/families announce major projects here in Jersey City.