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Our county officials have embraced the big lie
Our amazing candidate David DeWit from Hampton Township wrote this poignant letter to the editor calling out county officials who are embracing “the big” to capitalize on emotion and fear for political gain that is not based on reason or fact. We need honorable individuals to represent our communities here in Sussex County that bring dignity to their elected positions. That is why we are supporting David DeWit and his running mate Dennis Augustus for Hampton Township Committee this November.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
August 06, 2021 -
2 more DC police officers who responded to Capitol insurrection have died by suicide
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the two additional officers who died by suicide. We must hold those who committed atrocities at our Capitol on January 6th responsible so we can move forward with healing and provide justice for all those who had to endure this dark day in American history firsthand.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
August 03, 2021 -
NJ middle schools will have to teach civics classes starting in 2022
The SCDC is pleased to see Governor Phil Murphy sign “Laura Wooton's Law" legislation, which mandates all New Jersey middle schools teach civics classes. It is never too early to introduce children to the importance of being an engaged citizen!“Starting September 2022, New Jersey’s middle schoolers will be required to take civics courses for two quarters of the academic year, and, taking a page from the life of Laura Wooton, will learn their roles as citizens of the United States. They will also learn of the values and principles that guide the American system of constitutional democracy and the role and limitations of a democratic government.”
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
August 02, 2021 -
Phil Murphy's kept the promise he made to my family — and thousands more | Opinion
Yet another promise kept by Phil Murphy to make a stronger, fairer New Jersey!“You see, a public pension plan is not just a “difficult problem” to me and to hundreds of thousands of workers and retirees who have never once missed their payments into the plan. A pension is more than a retirement plan. It means keeping a home. It means being able to have a life after retirement. It means keeping families together in spaces where they have raised their children, held family dinners, and welcomed visitors.Murphy has led on so many issues that have made our state a stronger, fairer and more desirable place to live for working- and middle-class families. And he has done something else. He is the first governor in 25 years who is meeting his obligations to retirees and their loved ones.”
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
August 01, 2021 -
One State's Approach to Maternal Deaths: Free Nurse Visits After Birth
We applaud NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy for her initiatives that continue to fight for the well-being, health, and safety of mothers and infants here in New Jersey.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
July 29, 2021 -
Some Sussex County towns will allow marijuana sales. Is yours on the list?
“The Township Council is expected to take a final vote on an ordinance Monday that allows for the growing and processing of cannabis, but no retail operations.Prior to the public hearing, the Council will discuss possibly amending the retail prohibition to allow for retail stores outside the town center, said Mayor Howard Burrell.”
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
July 26, 2021