Federal Issues

  1. Federal Budget Increases Delaware River Basin Funding

    Congress appropriated $9.7 million of the Federal FY 2020 Budget for the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program. Projects will combat critical issues such as overdevelopment, stormwater runoff, flooding, stream erosion, and loss of wildlife habitat. Read on...

  2. Federal Food Stamps Rule Change Raises Pressure on Recipients and Providers

    Some 12,000 NJ residents stand to lose federal food assistance next year. Saying he is returning the SNAP to its intended purpose as temporary help in tough times, the USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the finalization of the rule. Read on...

  3. Representative Sherrill Urges Congress to Act on SALT Cap Relief

    In an effort to educate Congress on the unfairness of the $10,000 cap on SALT deductions, NJ Rep. Mikie Sherrill is taking the House Floor a series of speeches about the ‘12 Days of SALT," on cap’s impact on NJ residents, businesses, and homeowners. Read on...
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