Standing together for our families, communities, and a fair future for all. Join NJ Citizen Action & others for a march of solidarity and shared purpose. We’ll gather at Jersey City City Hall, stop at Goldman Sachs, and finish at Exchange Place. RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/njea/event/936375/
Affordable homeownership is within your reach!
Join NJCA and Columbia Bank for a FREE First-Time Homebuyer Webinar on Tuesday, April 21st to learn how to navigate the homebuying process.
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-nJj...
In honor of Fair Housing Month, NJCAEF teamed up with the South 10th Street Block Association for a “Fair Housing for All” event in Newark on Thursday evening. From learning tenant rights to sharing real housing stories, the community showed up, spoke out, and stayed engaged.
Analilia Mejia's victory is a massive win for working families, who have been calling for change to a political system and economy rigged against them. She is the lawmaker we need to meet this moment. We look forward to working alongside to bring impactful reforms to Congress!
NJ Citizen Action’s Beverly Brown Ruggia, Leila Amirhamzeh and Maura Collinsgru are in DC at the 2026 #JustEconomy Conference. While in DC, they also expressed solidarity with the 1500 CFBP employees who have been fired or laid off in the massive Reduction-in-Force of the Bureau.
The sweeping tax cuts championed by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have been “beautiful” indeed – but mostly for billionaires, an American for Tax Fairness report says.
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Bruce Springsteen (though we love him) Tom Kean Jr., NJ billionaires and the ultra-wealthy are not paying their fair share of taxes on Tax Day. This is thanks to a vote from Tom Kean Jr. on the big ugly bill of last year. Read our press statement here: www.njcitizenaction.org/new_jersey_b...
The Medicaid cuts were at the center of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed last year by President Donald Trump that extended tax credits and cut social services.
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“There are a lot of community projects and needs, human needs, that we should be putting ahead of $300 million for the Prudential Center.” - Dena Mottola Jaborska
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"Embracing this deregulation will drive up energy costs for New Jerseyans... We urge Governor Sherrill and our state Legislature to comprehensively explore cheaper and cleaner sources of power generation..."
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Strong enforcement against housing discrimination work! A new report finds that compared to states without fair-share systems, NJ has seen more housing growth and slower cost increases, thereby proving equitable housing policy strengthens both supply and stability.
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On Saturday, March 28, more than 50 communities across New Jersey will join 3,000+ events nationwide for the third #NoKings protest. NJ Citizen Action will be rallying in Somerville.
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We heartily applaud @GovSherrillNJ for signing laws protecting New Jerseyans and our democracy from the unprecedented assault by the Trump administrations and its federal agents.
The Trump administration's massive cuts have endangered affordable healthcare coverage for millions in NJ. The State of NJ can't plug all the gaps, but as our Laura Waddell notes, we can invest enough of our budget to prevent some of the worst harms.
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"...this year’s Affordable Care Act anniversary should not only be a moment of reflection, but also a moment of action. Medicaid cuts can be repealed and the enhanced premium tax credits can be reinstated... but only with bipartisan leadership."
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I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS LAWRENCEVILLE” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Beverly Brown Ruggia, financial justice director for New Jersey Citizen Action, said barring surveillance pricing would help shoppers make ends meet amid a souring economy. The data used to set surveillance prices is also not guaranteed to be accurate.
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As a 2024 affordable housing law goes into effect today, NJCA’s Director of CRA, Leila Amirhamzeh welcomes the move but also urges the state Legislature to focus on rental reforms that would strengthen tenant protections, reform outdated zoning laws & improve housing funding whyy.org/articles/new...
We applaud Governor Sherill’s commitment to transparency during this budget process so far and we look forward to continuing to work with her and our State Legislature to craft a budget that works for all New Jerseyans, while ensuring all state residents have a voice in the process.
70+ orgs & 500+ individuals signed a petition to Reps. Tom Kean, Jeff Van Drew, Chris Smith, calling for an end to systemic abuses and constitutional violations by ICE & CBP.NJCA staff, local activists, & partner org. HPAE hand delivered the petitions to the offices. njcitizenaction.org/ice-petition
We’re hiring!
NJCA is seeking an experienced fundraiser to grow our grant portfolio, expand individual and online giving, plan fundraising events, and serve on our Leadership Team.
Send your resume and cover letter to Jobs@njcitizenaction.org. For more info, visit www.njcitizenaction.org/apply
We applaud Governor Sherrill’s launch of an online portal that allows the public to see exactly where state funding goes, and for her continued commitment to a budget process that is fair, transparent & allows everyone to give timely input. Read full statement: www.njcitizenaction.org/state_budget
We’re calling on Congress, especially Reps. Tom Kean Jr., Jeff Van Drew, and Chris Smith to stop abuses and restore constitutional protections.
We’re asking for due process, no racial profiling, and the protection schools & hospitals.
Take action today: njcitizenaction.org/petition
Trump's government has protected and pardoned criminals while violating the human and civil rights of countless innocents and alienating our allies across the globe. Congress and SCOTUS must act to rein this President in.
The people have arisen in protest at unprecedented levels. We are doing our part. Now do yours. The Trump administration has undermined our democracy and the rule of law and drained our public resources while enriching Trump's family members, friends, business partners, and fellow billionaires.
The only important question tonight is what are Congress and SCOTUS going to do about this President and his attacks on our values, democracy and the American people? What will they do to restore law and order, and hold criminals accountable once again?
The cost of homes for purchase is so high that even when people are creditworthy and have down payment assistance or have down payment on their own, they can’t afford the properties that they want to purchase. -- NJCA's Beverly Brown Ruggia
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StayNJ must work for the seniors who need it most. For older adults living on fixed and very limited incomes, every dollar matters. This program should be revamped and implemented with them at the center.
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"...Mejia is the first member of the delegation, and one of the first New Jersey politicians period, to be a product of the movement that’s reshaping state politics."
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In an incredibly tight contest, CD11 voters proved the power of grassroots democracy. Analilia Mejia is the leader they chose to stand up for working people and put communities first! We congratulate Mejia on her win and look forward to working with her! www.njcitizenaction.org/statement_on...