AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoReproductive healthcare shield law: Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation strengthening protections for abortion and gender-affirming care, including limits on out-of-state investigations and new patient lawsuit rights—an immediate flashpoint for pro-life groups. Election access fight: NJ election officials stopped enforcing a petition-circulator residency requirement, a move now tied to a federal court battle over whether Libertarian candidate Lana Leguía can get on the Nov. ballot in NJ-7. Public safety budget clash: Jersey City is set for a $7 million public safety increase while council budget talks continue to strain over police overtime and salaries amid a broader fiscal crisis. Food access in Camden: With no full-service grocery since 2013, a pastor-led program funded through FEED NJ is giving Camden residents free rides to ShopRite in Cherry Hill. State politics on the campaign trail: Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to the trail after a long absence tied to depression, drawing attention in a key House race. Lottery + pop culture: The NJ Lottery announced Jon Bon Jovi-themed $5 scratch-offs launching Oct. 5.
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