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🏛️ Structure of New Jersey State Government

Executive Branch

• Led by the Governor (currently Phil Murphy).

• Other key officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General (appointed by the Governor), and heads of various executive departments.

• Governor's Office Website

Legislative Branch

• New Jersey Legislature: Bicameral system with the General Assembly (80 members) and the Senate (40 members).

• New Jersey General Assembly Website

• New Jersey State Senate Website

Judicial Branch

• Led by the New Jersey Supreme Court, with the Appellate Division of the Superior Court and Trial Courts.

• New Jersey Judiciary Website

🗳️ Elections and Voter Information

• New Jersey Division of Elections (Secretary of State): Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.

• Register to Vote

• Elections & Voting Info

• New Jersey Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.

• Voter Guide Portal

📊 Key Political Issues in New Jersey

• Property Taxes and Education Funding

• Affordable Housing and Urban Development

• Climate Change and Coastal Resilience

• Transportation Infrastructure and Public Transit

• Healthcare Access and Prescription Drug Costs

• Public Safety and Gun Violence Prevention

🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism

• League of Women Voters of New Jersey: Promotes informed and active civic participation.

  • LWV New Jersey Website

• New Jersey Conservation Foundation: Advocates for environmental preservation and sustainability.

  • NJCF Website

• NJ Citizen Action: Focused on economic and social justice advocacy.

  • NJ Citizen Action Website

📰 Stay Informed

• NJ.com: Covers statewide politics and government.

  • NJ.com Website

• New Jersey Spotlight News: Nonprofit newsroom focused on state issues and politics.

  • Spotlight News Website

• NorthJersey.com: Offers in-depth reporting on state and local government.

  • NorthJersey.com Website

📚 Educational Resources

• New Jersey State Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.

  • New Jersey State Archives Website

• BallotPedia New Jersey: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.

  • Ballotpedia New Jersey

📱 Useful Tools and Apps

• Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.

  • Countable App

• CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.

  • CivicEngage Website