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  • New Jersey named one of the ten best states to live in

    We could not agree more! And with Phil Murphy’s leadership, we continue to be stronger and fairer for all who reside here!

    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    July 16, 2021

  • Nearly 88,000 low-level NJ marijuana offenses dismissed in first wave with more to come

    An important step in the process of legalization and decriminalization of marijuana is correcting the inequity that came along with previous laws that unjustly punished individuals.
    “Nearly 88,000 low-level marijuana offenses have been dismissed over the past two weeks, the state Supreme Court said, as New Jersey transitions to legalizing and decriminalizing the drug.”
    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    July 13, 2021

  • COVID exposed 'digital divide' in rural areas. Now NJ will form commission to find solution

    “Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation last week aimed at increasing reliable internet access in rural areas like Sussex County.
    The new law, A-850 in the State Assembly and S-2864 in the Senate, will establish the Broadband Access Study Commission to examine the feasibility of setting up networks to provide faster internet speeds for the public. The commission will consider logistics such as the cost of building community networks while also studying what works and what doesn't in other areas of the country.”
    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    July 12, 2021

  • Fighting for the women of New Jersey

    The SCDC proudly supports Sheila Oliver to continue the work of Lt. Governor with Phil Murphy!
    “If there is an opportunity to make New Jersey stronger and fairer for all our residents, Phil and I will tackle it. Our partnership is strong, and I will continue to stand beside Phil as we fight to build on all of the progress we’ve made. We can’t go back to the way things were before — we have to keep moving New Jersey forward.”
    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    July 07, 2021

  • Join Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for a telephone town hall July 7th

    Join Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill tomorrow Wednesday, July 7th at 5 pm for an important telephone town hall.
    💻 Register to join at sherrill.house.gov/live.
    📝 Submit a question ahead of the event at https://forms.gle/weFGE9GoLDRxCkpe6
    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    July 06, 2021

  • Rep. Sherrill Votes to Establish Select Committee on January 6th Attack on the Capitol

    Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) votes to establish a Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
    “Getting a full public accounting of the events that occurred on January 6th is crucial to understanding what happened that day and what led up to it, and to heal as a nation so that we can move forward together,” said Rep. Sherrill.
    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    July 01, 2021