Tag: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman
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Legislators question Princeton University investigation
In the wake of an investigation into Princeton University by the U.S. Department of Education for racial discrimination, U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez have asked U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to reconsider the investigation into the Ivy League school. In a joint letter dated Oct. 2, the two New Jersey senators…
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Mercer County alum finds his niche researching global human security issues for D.C. think tank
Daniel Hurley may have two jobs right now, but the 2017 honors graduate of Mercer County Community College (MCCC) has one unifying vision: to advance human rights in U.S. foreign policy. Hurley, who graduated last year with a bachelor’s degree in political science from The College of New Jersey, is currently a full-time legislative aide…
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Joint Effort Safe Streets gathers local officials to discuss 2020 general election
With the general election just three months away, Mercer County officials gathered virtually to deliver remarks about the importance of the 2020 election. The event on Aug. 8 was part of week of programming organized by Joint Effort Princeton Witherspoon-Jackson Safe Streets. Joint Effort Safe Streets organizes an annual summer program that celebrates the history…
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Lost Souls Public Memorial Project holds virtual recitation of slaves’ names; connection made to modern-day issues of racism
EAST BRUNSWICK–More than 200 years ago, Middlesex County Judge Jacob Van Wickle used his political power to steal and sell nearly 200 African Americans into slavery. To honor those who were enslaved, the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project held its third annual Recitation of Names event to continue honoring Van Wickle’s victims. Founded in 2017,…
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Congresswoman briefs Princeton businesses on CARES Act funding
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12) joined Princeton businesses in a virtual business forum to break down the details of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act provides emergency assistance to families and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The measure was passed by Congress and signed into law by President…
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Veterans, service members invited to learn about Veterans Affairs entitlements
North Brunswick American Legion Post 459 will hold a veterans conference and resource fair, Enhancing the Veteran Experience, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the post, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Any veteran, service member or dependent who is interested and eligible to receive VA benefits and entitlements should attend. Sponsored…
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Congresswoman to hold office hours April 16 at North Brunswick Library
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman will hold mobile office hours from 4-7 p.m. on April 16 at the North Brunswick Library, 880 Hermann Road, North Brunswick.
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Zwicker, Watson Coleman to offer advice Feb. 22
The office of Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker will hold mobile office hours from 4:30-7 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman is expected to be on hand. For more information, call 732-329-4000, ext. 7670.
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Teens create app to limit infant suffocation
EAST BRUNSWICK – Samantha Lau, Rachael Lau and Kayla Leung of East Brunswick won the 2016 Congressional App Challenge for the 12th District of New Jersey. Representing Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset), the girls created the SaveBB app because in the U.S. alone, more than 20,000 infants die each year, according to the Centers for…