WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Trump's Military Strikes on Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's military strikes on Iran: "America must be strong and smart. Today's actions were launched by a president who has rarely proven to be either. Let me be clear: The Iranian r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement: "The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is far from settled." * WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, issued the following statement regarding the announcement of the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery:   more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Garden State Equality, the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging against proposed rules that could restrict access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth. The organization, which has become a leader in statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights since its establishment in 2004, asserted that this legislative action would be detrimental to the well-being of trans you  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing strong opposition to the proposed GUARD Model rule. HINJ argues that the rule would undermine medical innovation, restrict patient access to medicines, and fail to effectively lower out-of-pocket costs for patients. HINJ, a prominent trade association representing New Jersey's biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and diagnostics com  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO Gottheimer Honors Black History Month, Joins Bergen County's Black History Month Health Fair * Above: Gottheimer at Bergen County's Black History Month Health Fair. HACKENSACK, NJ - Today, February 28, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored Black History Month and joined with the local community for the Bergen County Black History Month Health Fair. The event brought tog  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- Rider University issued the following news release: * * * Presidential Hope Fund provides critical support to more than 40 Rider students Nearly $2.4 million raised since October launch; more than $125,000 awarded to students facing hardship * More than 40 Rider University students have been able to continue their academic journeys despite unexpected financial hardship thanks to the Presidential Hope Fund, which has awarded over $125,000 since its launc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Congressman Rob Menendez on Trump's Unauthorized Attack on Iran * "No president should be able to unilaterally commit America to a war without authorization from Congress or the consent of the American people. And it is clear, Americans do not want to send our sons and daughters to go to war with Iran. "That is exactly why Congress needs to immediately reassert its war powers. "  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on U.S.-Israel Joint Strikes In Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, February 28, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: "Today, the United States, with our key democratic ally Israel, took decisive action to defend our national security, fight terror, protect our allies, and stand with the Iranian people who have been massa  more