New Jersey Citizen Action

10/22/2026

Last night, we celebrated our very own Yarrow Willman-Cole, NJ Citizen Action’s Work Justice Program Director, who was honored as Comrade of the Year at the 2026 Solidarity Awards! 🎉

Yarrow’s dedication to advancing paid leave and affordable childcare policies is making a difference for working families across New Jersey. Her work reflects our shared belief that no one should have to choose between caring for their family and making ends meet.

We’re incredibly proud to have Yarrow on our team. Congratulations, Yarrow! You deserve this recognition!

10/22/2026

In-person early voting starts THIS SATURDAY, October 24, and runs through November 1!

You can also vote by mail, use a secure ballot drop box, or vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Make your plan to vote! Visit Vote.NJ.Gov for early voting locations, polling places, and ballot information.

10/22/2026

Ready to take your small business to the next level?

Join us Thursday, November 12, for our FREE Small Business Expo! Connect with financial institutions, business resource providers, and expert advisors to explore affordable loans, discover valuable resources, and find the tools you need to grow your business.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build connections and unlock new possibilities for your business!

Register at https://www.njcitizenaction.org/expo2026

10/21/2026

Have you heard? The DCCC recently added Zack Mullock’s race to unseat Republican Jeff Van Drew in South Jersey’s Congressional District 2 to its list of districts that could flip this November! Whether you can knock on doors, make phone calls, text voters, or help spread the word, every volunteer makes a difference. Sign up today to get involved! Once you sign up, we will get back to you with more information on how to volunteer and the dates and times that may work for you.

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/ezJ750ZZJP9

10/21/2026

“Jeff Van Drew and any other Republicans who voted for this bill do not get to say ‘I didn’t hurt Medicaid,’” Maura Collinsgru, director of policy and advocacy at New Jersey Citizen Action, told TNJD. “They hurt Medicaid and in fact they may cause people to lose their lives because they will lose access to routine care, and when they do get care many of them will be too sick to be helped.”

To volunteer for Mullock's campaign, sign up this interest form: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6984546/signupformullockcampaign

https://njdemocrat.substack.com/p/whats-wrong-with-jeff-van-drew?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3784760&post_id=221483935&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=58q6a2&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

Zack Mullock, Cape May’s mayor, has a chance to topple the Republican ex-Democrat on November 3

10/20/2026

NJCA's Financial Justice Program Director, Beverly Brown Ruggia testified in favor of G*I Accountability Act, bill A5090, that imposes civil penalties on generative artificial intelligence platforms engaging in harmful activity, including exploitation of children. The bill is sponsored by ASM Andrew McCurdy.

10/20/2026

Why do prescription drugs cost so much, and what can New Jersey do about it?

Join The Jersey Vindicator and Riverview Studios for a roundtable discussion featuring NJCA’s own Laura Waddell and health care experts about the rising drug prices, solutions to make medications more affordable, and the role of New Jersey’s Prescription Drug Affordability Council.

November 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Tune in Via Zoom

Register today: https://bit.ly/1109-roundtable

10/19/2026

Thanks to Congressman Tom Kean, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, Congressman Christopher Smith voting to side with billionaire corporations rather than their constituents, rates in NJ’s individual health insurance market, including plans sold through Get Covered New Jersey, will rise by a weighted average of 19.8% in 2027.

10/19/2026

Join NJ Citizen Action and our partners next Saturday, October 24th at Jerseyland Park in Scotch Plains, NJ from noon - 2pm. Come out and learn about the fight for affordable childcare on the state and national level, and why your voice and vote matters! Free food and family-friendly activities.

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10/19/2026

A new Altarum survey of more than 1,400 New Jersey adults found that 41% worry they or a family member won’t be able to afford needed prescriptions. New Jersey lawmakers have the power to act. Establishing upper payment limits can help rein in prescription drug costs and protect families from unaffordable prices. The affordability crisis won’t solve itself. With nearly 1,000 price hikes and counting across New Jersey, it’s time for the Legislature to use the tools available to lower costs and put people ahead of runaway prices.