President Biden Announces Release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve As Part of Ongoing Efforts to Lower Prices and Address Lack of Supply Around the World
“The President has been working with countries across the world to address the lack of supply as the world exits the pandemic. And, as a result of President Biden’s leadership and our diplomatic efforts, this release will be taken in parallel with other major energy consuming nations including China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom. This culminates weeks of consultations with countries around the world, and we are already seeing the effect of this work on oil prices. Over the last several weeks as reports of this work became public, oil prices are down nearly 10 percent.”
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November 25, 2021
Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
“Please join Sussex County Pride for a vigil recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance on Saturday, November 20th, starting at 3pm on the Newton Green. Join the LGBTQI+ community and their allies to honor the lives we have lost. The vigil will include speakers, reading of the names and light refreshments. The vigil will remember the lives of the 46 transgender and gender non-confirming people whose deaths have been documented since January 1st, making 2021 the deadliest year on record for trans and gender non-confirming people.”
November 20, 2021
Franklin WWII veteran awarded a Quilt of Valor for his service at age 96
We applaud this wonderful initiative. If you have not yet, be sure to check out their work in the Richard’s Building during the State Fair next summer.
“The Quilters group, working with the Warwick Valley Quilters Guild of northeastern Pennsylvania, has made 257 quilts since August 2011 when it joined the national Quilts of Valor Foundation. The group's mission is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comfort and healing.”
November 17, 2021
Biden to sign big infrastructure bill with $13B for N.J. on Monday. Here’s what to expect
“Billions of federal transportation dollars will flow to New Jersey in the coming months and years after President Joe Biden signs the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill Monday at a White House ceremony.
Deputy U.S. Transportation Secretary Polly Trottenberg, calling the bill the “largest investment in infrastructure since the creation of the interstate highway system,” said states could see some of the money within months, while other programs will take longer to get underway. The transportation bill sets policy for the next five years.”
November 14, 2021
Statement by Governor Murphy on Assemblyman Ciattarelli’s Concession
“Over the next four years, we will govern as we have since day one – committed to building a stronger and fairer New Jersey from the middle out and the bottom up. A state where everyone has a fair chance and opportunity is there for all. We will continue to stand with New Jersey’s middle class and everyone striving to get there.
“We also renew our promise to all New Jerseyans – those that voted for me, and those that did not – to continue fighting for a New Jersey that works for everyone. I look forward to moving confidently toward that goal as one state and one family.”
November 12, 2021
Booker & Sherrill: We should honor our veterans by making sure they have health care | Opinion
“But the tributes and speeches of Veterans’ Day mean little if we forget about them the day after. To properly express gratitude for the selfless service of our veterans, we must make sure that the words we say today are supported by the actions we take tomorrow.”
Thank you Senator Cory Booker and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for proactively working toward honoring our veterans through meaningful policy.
November 11, 2021