NJCA in the News

Articles featuring New Jersey Citizen Action — organized by
Issue Campaigns:

• Auto Insurance Rates
• Banking
• Clean Elections
• Community Reinvestment
• Economic Security Center & Free Tax Preparation Service (including Earned Income Tax Credit)
• Education
• Emergency Campaign for America's Priorities
• Fair And Clean Elections
• Family Leave Insurance
• Financial Education and Technology Centers
• Foreclosure Prevention
• Health Care
• Insurance, Banking, Community Reinvestment & Foreclosure Prevention
• Invest in America's Future
• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Loan Counseling Service
• Minimum Wage
• NJCA Oil Group
• Right to Repair
• Social Security
• Tax Preparation Service (including Earned Income Tax Credit)
• Taxes
• Telecommunications
• Utility Rates
• Women's Housing Initiative
• Work & Family Balance Campaign
  
  
• New Jersey Newspapers Online
  

Auto Insurance Rates

2009

• "Allstate Raises Its Rates For Some New Jersey Drivers" (WBGO News – May 5, 2009)
• "Auto Insurance Rates In New Jersey" (WCBS Newsradio 880 – February 4, 2009 — AUDIO NEWS INTERVIEW)
• "Bill Could Help Poor Drivers Afford Coverage" (CentralJersey.com – February 3, 2009)
• "Allstate Seeks 15.4% Hike In N.J." (The Record / NorthJersey.com – February 3, 2009)
• "Consumer Advocates Concerned State's New Car Insurance Regulations May Discriminate" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – January 26, 2009)
• "Your Job, Education Level, Credit Rating May Cost You More In Car Insurance" (Asbury Park Press – January 22, 2009)
• "Insurance Reform Sparks Concern" (Star-Ledger – January 11, 2009)

2008

• "Auto Insurance, A Longtime Joke" (Jersey Journal – November 17, 2008)
• "N.J. Insurance Rates Tap Brakes" (Star-Ledger – October 24, 2008)
• "New Jersey Regulators: Jobs, Education Are Sound Criteria To Rate Drivers" (Insurance Journal – April 25, 2008)
• "State Finds Geico Rating Practices Are Not Discriminatory" (Star-Ledger – April 24, 2008)

2007

• "Automobile Insurance Still Hurts, But Less So" (Star-Ledger – September 25, 2007)
• "N.J. Car Rate Specialist Backs Social Factors" (Boston Globe – August 26, 2007)
• "Geico Latest To Drop Its Rates" (Star-Ledger – August 9, 2007)
• "Geico To Announce Cut In NJ Rates" (NJ.com – August 8, 2007)
• "Auto Insurers Shouldn't Charge More To Those With Less Education, Income" (Home News Tribune – March 13, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Split On Insurance Rights" (NJBIZ – March 12, 2007)
• "Geico Rates Can Be Based On Education" (Courier-Post Online – March 6, 2007)
• "Bid To Alter GEICO's Practices Fails In Senate" (Asbury Park Press – March 5, 2007)
• "Politician Calls GEICO Practice Discriminatory" (Courier-Post Online – March 1, 2007)
• "Group: Job Unfairly Affects Geico Rates" (Forbes.com – March 1, 2007)
• "Geico Accused Of Job, Education Bias On Rates" (Insurance Newsnet – March 1, 2007)
• "Car Insurers Accused Of Bias" (Star-Ledger – March 1, 2007)
• "Better-educated Drivers Get Lower Rates" (Asbury Park Press – March 1, 2007)
• "Geico Accused Of Job, Education Bias On Rates" (NorthJersey.com – March 1, 2007)
• "Groups Say Auto Insurers Discriminate In Setting Rates" (Star-Ledger – February 28, 2007)
• "Report: GEICO Overemphasizes Job, Education Levels" (ABC Action News / WPVI (Philadelphia) – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says GEICO Discriminates In Rate Quotes" (Courier-Post Online – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says GEICO Discriminates In Rate Quotes" (Home News Tribune – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says Geico Unfairly Stresses Job, Education In Rate Setting" (Newsday – February 28, 2007)

2006

• "Where Drivers Are Now Courted" (New York Times – August 24, 2006)
• "Wachovia Allots $8 Billion For Loans In Jersey" (Star-Ledger – August 15, 2006)
• "N.J. Uninsured Driver Numbers Declining" (NorthJersey.com – June 29, 2006)
• "Geico Assumes Risk In Rating Drivers By Education, Job Status" (Asbury Park Press – March 21, 2006)
• "Measure Opposes Limiting Factors In A Driver's Premium" (Star-Ledger – March 7, 2006)
• "Geico's Two Rates: White-Collar And Blue-Collar" (Star-Ledger – February 24, 2006)

2005

• "'Wheels' Revs Up Young Mechanics" (Star-Ledger – August 18, 2005)
• "Loans To Car Buyers Questioned In Report" (Asbury Park Press – February 24, 2005)
• "What Do Car Dealers Make On Auto Loans?" (Star-Ledger – February 24, 2005)
• "N.J. Urged To Outlaw Car Loan Markups" (NJ.com – February 23, 2005)
• "New Report Highlights Impact Of Hidden Practice Of Auto Finance Markup On New Jersey Consumers" (PRNewswire – February 23, 2005)

Clean Elections (Campaign Finance Reform)

2009

• "Challengers Support Government Change" (MSNBC – May 1, 2009)
• "Candidates To Appear In Willingboro" (MSNBC – April 29, 2009)
• "Bipartisan Group Backs Public Financing" (Roll Call – April 1, 2009)
• "Campaign Finance Bill Lacks Ban" (Politico – April 1, 2009)
• "Public Campaign Financing Proposal Draws Bipartisan Backing" (Congressional Quarterly / CQ Politics – March 31, 2009)
• "Proponents Count On Obama To Help Change Fundraising" (Bloomberg.com – March 31, 2009)
• "Lawmakers Propose New Campaign Finance Rules" (The Washington Post – March 31, 2009)

2008

• "Keep Clean Elections Alive" (The Times of Trenton – December 16, 2008)
• "Clean-Elections Success" (Star-Ledger – September 24, 2008)
• "State's Largest Citizen Watch Dog Urges Legislature Not To Quit Clean Elections For 2009" (Local Talk News – September 10, 2008)
• "After A Short Time-Out" (The Times of Trenton – September 10, 2008)
• "Bad Decision On Clean Elections" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – September 8, 2008)
• "Clean Elections: Give It A Tweak" (Asbury Park Press – September 4, 2008)
• "Clean Elections Must Be Retooled For 2009" (Courier-Post Online – September 4, 2008)
• "'Clean Elections' Effort Gets Sidelined'" (Star-Ledger – September 3, 2008)
• "Study: Recent Attacks On NJ's Clean Elections Program Are Unfounded And False" (Common Dreams Progressive Newswire – August 18, 2008)
• "Clean Elections May Dodge Threat?" (The Times of Trenton – August 18, 2008)
• "Can NJ's Publicly Financed Elections Be Saved?" (Newsday – August 18, 2008)
• "Dispatches: Saving Clean Elections" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – August 7, 2008)
• "Split Emerges On Clean Elections" (Courier-Post Online – August 7, 2008)
• "Average Joes Struggle To Be Heard As Campaign System Favors The Rich" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 7, 2008)
• "Cleaning Up Connecticut" (The New York Times – August 6, 2008)
• "Garrett's Chief-of-Staff Becomes A Campaign Issue" (PolitickerNJ – June 25, 2008)
• "Dispatches: Time To Go Full Throttle" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – June 20, 2008)
• "Clean Elections Plan Stalls Until Fall" (Asbury Park Press – June 20, 2008)
• "Legislators Should Fund Clean Election Program" (Courier-Post Online – June 16, 2008)
• "Let People Vote On Clean Elections?" (The Times of Trenton – June 16, 2008)
• "Another Version Of 'Clean Elections' Rolls Forward" (Asbury Park Press – June 13, 2008)
• "Legislation OK'd For Election Funds" (Courier-Post Online – June 13, 2008)
• "Assembly Panel Clears Measure Reauthorizing Clean Elections For 2009 Legislative Cycle" (Assembly Democrats News – June 12, 2008)
• "N.J. Weighs More Public Campaign Financing" (Courier-Post Online – June 12, 2008)
• "Coalition To Urge More 'Clean Elections'" (Star-Ledger – May 13, 2008)
• "New Coalition To Fund Clean Elections Program" (Courier-Post Online – May 13, 2008)
• "New Group Pushing For More Publicly Funded Elections" (Star-Ledger – May 12, 2008)
• "Lobbyists Give N.J. Lawmakers Fewer Freebies" (Star-Ledger – March 12, 2008)
• "NJ Lawmaker Takes Gifts From Utilities He Oversees" (Newsday – March 11, 2008)
• "Clean Elections Merits Expansion" (Asbury Park Press – January 7, 2008)
• "Democratic Leaders: Ethics Overhaul, Paid Family Leave Top Agenda" (Newsday – January 4, 2008)
• "'Clean Elections' Program May Expand To Local Races" (New Jersey Herald – January 1, 2008)

2007

• "Election Reform Shines Brightly" (The Times of Trenton – December 10, 2007)
• "Record Campaign Shows Need For Reform" (Courier-Post Online – December 6, 2007)
• "Clean Elections A Winner" (Home News Tribune – December 6, 2007)
• "Testing The Limits Of Clean Elections" (Star-Ledger – November 2, 2007)
• "Candidates Are Split On 'Clean Elections'" (Star-Ledger – October 28, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Official: Retrieve The Money" (New Jersey Herald – October 23, 2007)
• "Clean It Up" (New Jersey Herald – November 2, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Raises Questions" (New Jersey Herald – October 16, 2007)
• "District 37 Debate: Who'll Lead Way On Ethics Reform?" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – October 16, 2007)
• "Jersey Is Third State To Try 'Clean Elections'" (Star-Ledger – October 8, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Programs A Tough Sell Across U.S." (Bridgewater Courier News – October 6, 2007)
• "Democrats Qualify For 'Clean Election' Funds" (NorthJersey.com – October 5, 2007)
• "Clean Election Debates Planned At High School" (The Times of Trenton – October 4, 2007)
• "McHose Wants To Study Clean Election Funding" (New Jersey Herald – October 2, 2007)
• "Expansion Of 'Clean Elections' Is Urged" (Star-Ledger – October 2, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Process Making Strides" (NorthJersey.com – October 2, 2007)
• "14th District Democrats: Landmark Clean Elections Program Entering Final Phase" (PoliticsNJ.com – October 1, 2007)
• "'Roberts Sees 'Clean Elections' Program Growing In '09" (Star-Ledger – October 1, 2007)
• "'Libertarian Is First Independent To Qualify For "Clean Elections" Funding" (Star-Ledger – September 28, 2007)
• "Cleaning Up A Culture Of Corruption" (New Jersey Herald – September 23, 2007)
• "Clean Elections" (Star-Ledger – September 21, 2007)
• "Oroho First To Reach Max" (New Jersey Herald – September 16, 2007)
• "Digging For Dirt In The New Clean Elections Program" (The Times of Trenton – September 6, 2007)
• "N.J. Funds 'Cleaner' Campaigns" (Home News Tribune – September 4, 2007)
• "Stop The Money Chase" (Atlantic Herald – August 28, 2007)
• "Sussex Candidates Qualify For Clean Election Funds" (New Jersey Herald – August 19, 2007)
• "Legislators Raise 'Clean' Cash" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 18, 2007)
• "'Clean' Election Effort Hailed As Success" (Star-Ledger – August 18, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Experiment Called A Success" (NJ.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Speaker Roberts: Clean Elections Program Clears First Key Hurdle" (PoliticsNJ.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Democrats In 24th District Qualify For Clean Elections Pilot Program" (PoliticsNJ.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Wins" (PoliticsNJ.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Clean Up The Primaries" (The Times of Trenton – August 16, 2007)
• "Clearing The Air" (The Times of Trenton – August 14, 2007)
• "Just What Are Jersey's 'Fair And Clean Elections'?" (New Jersey Herald – August 12, 2007)
• "No Endorsements Made By Education Union In 24th District" (New Jersey Herald – August 7, 2007)
• "Let The Voters Own The Elections" (The Times of Trenton – August 6, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Gain Steam " (Mount Olive Chronicle – August 2, 2007)
• "Clean Campaigns Come To District " (Sparta Independent – August 2, 2007)
• "Never Easy In Number 14" (PoliticsNJ.com – July 26, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Can Restore Voters' Faith" (Star-Ledger – August 5, 2007)
• "Fair And Clean – And Refreshing" (The Times of Trenton – August 5, 2007)
• "Jersey Tries Test In Clean Elections" (Star-Ledger – July 29, 2007)
• "Not So Fair" (The Times of Trenton – July 27, 2007)
• "Bergen Campaigners Kick Off 'Fair & Clean Campaign'" (PoliticsNJ.com – July 26, 2007)
• "McHose Irritated By Clean Elections Program" (PoliticsNJ.com – July 26, 2007)
• "Baroni Goes Door-To-Door For Clean Elections" (PoliticsNJ.com – July 24, 2007)
• "Candidates Seek Small Donations Only This Year" (New Jersey Herald – July 19, 2007)
• "Clean Elections" (The Times of Trenton – July 6, 2007)
• "'Clean' Election Has Its Critics" (The Times of Trenton – July 3, 2007)
• "Corzine Renews A Revised 'Clean Elections' Pilot Program" (Star-Ledger – March 29, 2007)
• "Elections In N.J. To Get A Bit Cleaner" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 29, 2007)
• "Clean-Election Measure Becomes Law" (The Times of Trenton – March 28, 2007)
• "Reauthorizing Clean Elections" (The Times of Trenton – March 28, 2007)
• "Corzine Approves Campaign Finance Reform" (NewsFlash – March 28, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Approved" (Star-Ledger – March 16, 2007)
• "New Jersey Campaign Finance Reform Passes" (Newsday – March 15, 2007)
• "Senate Must Approve Clean Elections Today" (Courier-Post Online – March 15, 2007)
• "Save Clean Elections" (The Times of Trenton – March 12, 2007)
• "If It Works For Maine..." (Philadelphia Inquirer – February 26, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Can Change How Business Is Done" (Asbury Park Press – February 22, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Must Be Preserved" (Courier-Post Online – February 22, 2007)
• "Reauthorize Clean Elections" (Courier-Post Online – February 12, 2007)
• "Greenwald Tries To Save 'Clean Elections' Measurer" (Courier-Post Online – February 10, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' A Step Closer" (Courier-Post Online – January 30, 2007)
• "Panel Backs State's 'Clean Elections' Extension" (Home News Tribune – January 30, 2007)
• "Action In Trenton – Committee Advances 'Clean Elections' Bill" (Star-Ledger – January 30, 2007)

2006

• "Dems To Keep Lynch Cash" (Cranbury Press – October 13, 2006)
• "A Happy Return" (Bergen Record – October 11, 2006)
• "Elected Officials Gain Law Work From Morris' Insurance Fund" (Daily Record – March 5, 2006)
• "Many N.J. Lawmakers Have Second Government Job" (WCBS-TV New York – March 5, 2006)
• "Protests, Questions Accompany Annual Train Ride To Washington" (Newsday – February 2, 2006)

2005

• "Political Forum Focuses On Disabled" (Daily Record – October 21, 2005)
• "Clean Elections In New Jersey" (Asbury Park Press – October 21, 2005)
• "Clean Elections Donation Thresholds Set High For Good Reason" (Asbury Park Press – September 29, 2005)
• "Elections Law Needs Overhaul" (Asbury Park Press – September 24, 2005)
• "'Clean Elections' Pilot Program Falls Short Of Its Goals" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 23, 2005)
• "'Clean Election' Hurdle Too High" (Asbury Park Press – September 22, 2005)
• "State's Clean Elections Law Unfair To Third Parties" (Asbury Park Press – September 20, 2005)
• "'Clean Election' Program Needs More To Pitch In" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 9, 2005)
• "'Clean Elections' Deadline Extended" (Record-Breeze – September 8, 2005)
• "Clean Elections Loses A Team" (Asbury Park Press – September 8, 2005)
• "Boost For Clean Elections" (Asbury Park Press – September 4, 2005)
• "Clean Election Campaign Continues In 6th District" (Haddon Herald – September 1, 2005)
• "Clean Elections Close To Home" (Record-Breeze – September 1, 2005)
• "2 Democrats Qualify For Funds" (Courier-Post Online – August 31, 2005)
• "Two Assembly Hopefuls Qualify For 'Clean' Money" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 31, 2005)
• "Election Test Starts Online Donations" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 29, 2005)
• "Clean Elections" (Asbury Park Press – August 26, 2005)
• "Rule Eased For Donors To 'Clean' Campaigns" (Asbury Park Press – August 26, 2005)
• "Candidates See Flaws In 'Clean Election' Process" (Suburban—Sayreville – August 25, 2005)
• "Give Plan On Elections A Chance" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 25, 2005)
• "Candidates See Flaws In 'Cean Election' Process" (Independent—Holmdel – August 24, 2005)
• "Clean Election Needs Your Help" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 22, 2005)
• "6th District Voters Should Take Charge" (Courier-Post Online – August 20, 2005)
• "Cut The Red Tape For Clean Elections" (Asbury Park Press – August 21, 2005)
• "Clean Elections in N.J." (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 21, 2005)
• "Candidates Seek Simpler Clean-Election Requirements" (Asbury Park Press – August 19, 2005)
• "A Lifelong Activist Bucks The Republicans On Social Security" (New Jersey Jewish News – July 28, 2005)
• "Coming Clean For Campaign" (Asbury Park Press – July 16, 2005)
• "13th District Hopefuls To Join Ethics Project" (Asbury Park Press – July 14, 2005)
• "Naysayers Should Give Clean Elections A Chance" (Asbury Park Press – July 10, 2005)
• "Clean Elections Project Needs Time To Succeed" (Asbury Park Press – July 6, 2005)
• "'Clean' Elections Reform Too Flawed To Succeed" (Asbury Park Press – June 30, 2005)
• "GOP Chief Selects 13th District For "Clean Elections" Project" (Asbury Park Press – June 28, 2005)
• "'Clean Elections' Need Scrubbing" (Asbury Park Press – June 27, 2005)

2004

• "Publicly Financed Races To Get Trial Run" (Express-Times – November 29, 2004)
• "Signatures + $5 Each = Clean Election" (Asbury Park Press – October 28, 2004)
• "Highs And Lows Of Political Fund Raising" (NorthJersey.com – August 16, 2004)
• "Reforms Won't Close Campaign Cash Spigot" (NorthJersey.com – August 15, 2004)
• "Party Leaders' Fund Transfers Aid Senator's Rise" (NorthJersey.com – August 12, 2004)
• "Politicians Share The Wealth With Campaigns" (NorthJersey.com – August 12, 2004)
• "Lawyers Won War Of Dueling Donations" (NorthJersey.com – August 11, 2004)
• "Donations Run Afoul Of The Law" (NorthJersey.com – August 10, 2004)
• "Shaping Paternity Legislation: Bill Advances After Sculptor's Donations" (NorthJersey.com – August 9, 2004)
• "Special Interests' Shower Of Campaign Cash Bolsters Their Power To Win Legislative Favors" (NorthJersey.com – August 8, 2004)
• "'Clean Elections' Trial Run Passes N.J. Legislature" (NJ.com – June 11, 2004)
• "Lawmakers Approve Ethics Reform, Pay-To-Play Limit" (Home News Tribune – June 11, 2004)
• "Lawmakers Rewrite Campaign Finance, Ethics Rules" (Newsday – June 10, 2004)
• "Tax-funded Campaigns Might Be Tried In N.J." (Asbury Park Press – June 4, 2004)
• "State 'Pay-To-Play' Reforms In Sight" (Star-Ledger – May 21, 2004)
• "Assembly Panel Hears Views On Election Finance" (NorthJersey.com – May 21, 2004)
• "Ethics Reforms Faulted" (Courier-Post Online – May 11, 2004)
• "Variety Of Ethics Reforms Come Before Legislators" (Asbury Park Press – May 6, 2004)
• "Roberts Pushes 'Clean Election' Plan" (Gloucester County Times – May 5, 2004)
• "Assembly Majority Leader Taking Trip To Maine" (Asbury Park Press – May 1, 2004)
• "Lawmakers Begin Review Of Ethics Reform Package" (The Times of Trenton – April 27, 2004)
• "Assembly Panel Tackles Plan For Ethics Reform" (Asbury Park Press – April 27, 2004)
• "Clean Elections Can Disinfect Our Politics" (Star-Ledger – April 15, 2004)
• "Roberts Defends Scope of Pay-to-Play Reform" (Courier-Post Online – March 30, 2004)
• "N.J. Finds 'Clean Elections' Tempting" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 19, 2004)
• "Democrats Unveil Ethics Reform Plan" (Courier-Post Online – March 17, 2004)
• "Democrats Tackle Ethics In State Government" (Home News Tribune – March 17, 2004)
• "Dems Unveil Ethics Bills" (Asbury Park Press – March 17, 2004)
• "Ethics Reform Package Unveiled" (Today's Sunbeam – March 17, 2004)
• "Dem Proposal Targets Pay-To-Play" (The Times of Trenton – March 17, 2004)
• "Ethics Proposal From Assembly Sets Stage For A Law By July" (Star-Ledger – March 17, 2004)
• "Ethics Takes Center Stage In Trenton" (Gloucester County Times – March 17, 2004)
• "Provisions Of Democrats' Ethics-Reform Plan" (Courier-Post Online – March 17, 2004)
• "N.J. Democrats Propose A Package To Limit Money's Role In Politics" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 17, 2004)
• "Public Funding Of N.J. Elections Will Be Tested" (Courier-Post Online – March 17, 2004)
• "Stricter Plan In New Jersey On Campaign Donor Rules" (New York Times – March 17, 2004)
• "Democrats Hope Plan Restores Public Trust" (Courier-Post Online – March 17, 2004)
• "Dems Unveil 25-Point Ethics Reform Package" (The Trentonian – March 17, 2004)
• "Democrats Propose Test Of Public Financing For Legislative Races" (PoliticsNJ.com – March 16, 2004)
• "Sires/Roberts Unveil 'Restoring The Public's Trust' 25-Point Ethics Reform Package" (Assembly Democrats News – March 16, 2004)
• "Whites Outspending Minorities" (The Trentonian – February 9, 2004)
• "Blacks' Political Voices Stifled" (Express-Times – February 6, 2004)
• "Group: Campaign System Hurts Minorities" (Star-Ledger – February 5, 2004)

2003

• "N.J. Congressman Big Proponent Of Drug Industry" (Asbury Park Press – December 8, 2003)
• "Senate Control At Stake In Costly New Jersey Election Fight" (New York Times – November 4, 2003)
• "Races For Seats In Trenton Raise Funds At A Fast Clip" (New York Times – October 30, 2003)
• "Pay-to-Play Likely Post-Election Hot Issue" (The Times of Trenton – October 31, 2003)
• "Van Drew Talks Drug Prescription Bill" (Bridgeton News – October 14, 2003)
• "Drug Makers Accused Of Stalling Bill" (Star-Ledger – September 24, 2003 – Note: In PDF/Adobe Acrobat format)
• "Drug Makers Gave $1.9M To N.J. Politicians In 4 Years" (NorthJersey.com – September 24, 2003)
• "Industry Gave Big To State Politicians" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 24, 2003)
• "Lawmakers Urged To Break Cash Habit" (Express-Times – September 24, 2003)
• "Cheney At Rumson Picnic; Donors Fork Over $900,000" (Asbury Park Press – July 8, 2003)

Economic Security Center & Free Tax Preparation Service (including Earned Income Tax Credit)

2009

• "Tax Benefit May Help Many More In This Tough Year" (Courier-Post Online – March 22, 2009)
• "Dozens Get Free Tax Help At IRS" (Courier-Post Online – March 22, 2009)
• "Tax Preparer To Give Benefits Counseling " (Star-Ledger – January 27, 2009)
• "Newark Agency Offers Tax, Financial Advice To Residents" (Star-Ledger – January 26, 2009)

2008

• "Consumer Advocate Offers Tax Help" (The Times of Trenton – December 16, 2008)
• "Tax Refund Loans Are Losing Favor" (Star-Ledger – February 24, 2008)
• "Tax Refund Loans Are Losing Favor" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – February 24, 2008)
• "New Laws Benefit Poor Taxpayers" (Star-Ledger – February 13, 2008)
• "IRS Owes Money To Low-Income Taxpayers" (Star-Ledger – February 1, 2008)

2007

• "Corzine Talks Up Tax Break At Newark Center" (Star-Ledger – March 6, 2007)
• "New Jersey Governor Corzine Visits Free Tax Center To Raise Awareness Of State And Federal Earned Income Tax Credit" (All American Patriots – March 5, 2007)
• "Governor Corzine Visits Free Tax Center To Raise Awareness Of State And Federal" (State of New Jersey Office of the Governor – March 5, 2007)
• "Questionable Practices" (Asbury Park Press – March 4, 2007)
• "For N.J. Working Poor, Much-Needed Tax Break May Be On Way" (Newsday – March 1, 2007)
• "N.J.'s Earned Income Tax Credit Is A Cruel Joke" (Star-Ledger – January 28, 2007)
• "Banks Foot Bill To Give Low Earners Free Tax Aid" (Bergen Record – January 27, 2007)
• "Tax Break For Working Poor Should Be Expanded, Report Says" (NJ.com – January 24, 2007)
• "Groups Want Halt To Rapid Tax Rebate Programs" (Today's Sunbeam – January 21, 2007)

Education

2006

• "Bridgewater Officials Urge Investment In Education" (Courier News – September 29, 2006)

Emergency Campaign for America's Priorities (ECAP)

2007

• "Groups Decry Bush Budget Proposal" (The Times of Trenton – April 12, 2007)
• "Dems Plan To Control Future Bush Spending" (Asbury Park Press – March 8, 2007)
• "N.J. Groups To Critique Bush Budget" (Courier-Post Online – March 6, 2007)

Financial Education and Technology Centers

2009

• "Businesses Can Get Lending Help" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – June 30, 2009)
• "Springsteen, Too, Berates Ticket Seller" (Star-Ledger – February 5, 2009)
• "Camden Summit Well Attended" (Courier-Post Online – February 3, 2009)
• "Corzine Unveils Stimulus Program" (Courier-Post Online – January 22, 2009)

Health Care

NEW! Click here for "All Health Care News Articles" referenced at NJCA and/or NJ For Health Care.

2009

• "Health Reform Must Correct Gender Inequalities" (Burlington County Times – June 29, 2009)
• "Letter to the Editor Response — Constitutionality of Health Care Reform" (The Wall Street Journal – June 26, 2009)
• "Senators Claim $1 Trillion Health Bill In Reach" (Associated Press – June 26, 2009)
• "Falco Urges Health Care Overhaul At Capitol Rally" (Associated Press – June 26, 2009)
• "Big Capitol Hill Rally For Health Care" (Politico – June 25, 2009)
• "Specter: Schumer Has It Right On The Public Option" (Talking Points Memo – June 25, 2009)
• "Health Care Advocates Rally On Capitol Hill" (The Wall Street Journal – June 25, 2009)
• "Picnic Will Support Health-Care Reform" (Suburban (Old Bridge • Sayreville) – June 25, 2009)
• "Health Care Reform Day" (Charleston Daily Mail – June 24, 2009)
• "Vainieri Huttle / Wagner / Cruz-Perez / Voss Bill To Increase Public Participation And Scrutiny Of Health Insurer Conversions Advances" (Assembly Democrats News Release – June 22, 2009)
• "Extra Regulation Sought For Horizon's Conversion" (NJBIZ – June 22, 2009)
• "Advocacy Group: Health Insurance Companies Need More Competition" (NorthJersey.com – June 19, 2009)
• "Health Insurers' For-Profit Conversion To Get More Scrutiny Under Proposed New Jersey Bill" (Insurance & Financial Advisor – June 15, 2009)
• "Small Businesses Will Rally For Lower Health Care Costs" (NJBIZ – June 15, 2009)
• "Assemblywomen Huttle, Wagner, Cruz-Perez & Voss Sponsor Bill To Protect Public" (Paramus Post – June 12, 2009)
• "Bill Would Tighten Scrutiny On Insurer's Bid To Go Public" (NorthJersey.com – June 11, 2009)
• "N.J. Assembly Committee Approves Third Reviewer For Blue Cross Blue Shield For-Profit Shift" (Star-Ledger – June 11, 2009)
• "Vainieri Huttle / Wagner / Cruz-Perez / Voss Bill To Increase Public Participation And Scrutiny Of Insurer Conversions Released" (PolitickerNJ – June 11, 2009)
• "N.J. Lawmakers Want Hard Look At Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield For-Profit Shift" (Star-Ledger – June 10, 2009)
• "Groups Want New Jersey To Restore Immigrant Outreach Funds" (The Medical News – June 10, 2009)
• "37% Of Foreign-Born Kids Uninsured In N.J." (Courier Post – June 10, 2009)
• "Groups Want NJ To Restore Cuts To Immigrant Outreach" (Philadelphia Inquirer – June 10, 2009)
• "Report Says N.J. Immigrant Children Are Behind In Health-Care Benefits" (Star-Ledger – June 9, 2009)
• "Advocacy Groups Push For Immigrant Health Care Funding" (NJBIZ – June 9, 2009)
• "Group Wants Cuts Restored For Immigrant Children" (Philadelphia Inquirer – June 9, 2009)
• "We Cannot Allow Reform Of Health Care To Stall" (Daily Record – June 8, 2009)
• "Insurance Plan From Uncle Sam?" (Montclair Times – June 4, 2009)
• "Health Insurers Balk At Some Changes" (The New York Times – June 3, 2009)
• "Even Small Co-Pays" (The Times of Trenton – May 27, 2009)
• "Health Care Has Early Attention" (Gloucester County Times – May 24, 2009)
• "Charlie Dent, Leonard Lance Among Moderate Republicans Opposed To Government-Run Health Care" (Express-Times – May 21, 2009)
• "N.J. Senators Set To Fight For Budget Priorities" (Philadelphia Inquirer – May 18, 2009)
• "Don't Eliminate NJ FamilyCare Coverage" (NorthJersey.com – May 14, 2009)
• "Untouchables On Tax Rebate?" (Gloucester County Times – May 14, 2009)
• "Plan Would Cut Seniors' Rebates, Sparing Programs" (Star-Ledger – May 13, 2009)
• "NJ Lawmakers Wants To Cut Rebate For Some Seniors" (Philly.com – May 13, 2009)
• "Health Care Eating Into N.J. Incomes" (NorthJersey.com – May 12, 2009)
• "Sen. Vitale Joins Chorus Protesting Budget Cuts To Health Care" (NJBIZ – May 12, 2009)
• "Statehouse Press Conf. Sen Vitale & Advocates Oppose State Budget" (NewsBlaze – May 12, 2009)
• "45 Centrist Democrats Protest Secrecy Of Health Care Talks" (The New York Times – May 12, 2009)
• "Vitale Statement On Health Care Cuts In FY 2010 Budget" (PolitickerNJ – May 12, 2009)
• "Guess Who's Coming To The White House" (The New Republic – May 12, 2009)
• "Some Say Industry's Pledge To Cut Health Costs Won't Be Enough" (DailyMe – May 12, 2009)
• "Specter Open To Public Health Plan" (Yahoo! News – May 11, 2009)
• "Specter, Key 'Centrist' Dems Open To Public Health Care Plan" (The Huffington Post – May 11, 2009)
• "New Record For Uninsured N.J. Kids" (Star-Ledger – May 8, 2009)
• "Staying Home Easier Said Than Done" (The Times of Trenton – May 5, 2009)
• "New Jersey Woodworker Crafts Health Care Reform Proposal For Congress" (Insurance & Financial Advisor – May 1, 2009)
• "National Public Health Plan Is Needed" (Montclair Times – April 30, 2009)
• "Small Biz Pushes For Health Reform" (WHYY News and Information – April 29, 2009 — both article and AUDIO NEWS INTERVIEW)
• "NJ's Largest Health Plan" (WHYY News and Information – April 22, 2009 — both article and AUDIO NEWS INTERVIEW)
• "Pallone Says Health Care Reform Coming In 2009" (Montclair Times – April 16, 2009)
• "Horizon Should Be More Clear About Possible Conversion" (NJBIZ – April 13, 2009)
• "Health Care System Holds Us Hostage" (Star-Ledger – April 9, 2009)
• "Sen. Menendez Meets With N.J. Health Officials Over Upcoming Reform Debate" (Star-Ledger – April 7, 2009)
• "Report Finds Health Insurance Gap In N.J." (Star-Ledger – April 7, 2009)
• "An Unhealthy Crisis" (The Times of Trenton – April 7, 2009)
• "Report: More NJ Residents Lacking Health Insurance" (Forbes – April 7, 2009)
• "Pennsylvania, New Jersey Rally Seeks 'Bridge' To Health Care Reform" (News Dev Site – April 7, 2009)
• "Activists March For Health Care Reform" (Bucks County Courier Times – April 5, 2009)
• "Reform Advocates Plan Lobby Blitz" (Politico – March 31, 2009)
• "2 NJ Hospitals Battle In Court Over 'Top Doc' Ads" (Forbes – March 29, 2009)
• "Closing Remarks By The President At Health Care Forum Followed By Q&A" (Talking Points Memo – March 5, 2009)
• "Fraying Safety Net: Insurer Of Last Resort Feeling Financial Pinch" (American Medical News – Issue of February 23, 2009)
• "Bill Would Help Ensure NJ's Hospitals Are Safe" (MyCentralJersey.com – February 19, 2009)
• "The Real Cure For Small-Business Health" (The Times of Trenton – February 5, 2009)
• "Health Care Now" (New York Times – January 30, 2009)
• "Bill Requires State To Reveal Hospitals That Make Errors" (Star-Ledger – January 27, 2009)
• "Seeking A Cure To Small Biz Health-Care" (The Times of Trenton – January 25, 2009)
• "Which Way To Universal Healthcare?" (In These Times – January 19, 2009)
• "Workshop On Affordable Health Care To Be Held Saturday In New Brunswick" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – January 15, 2009)
• "Citizens Invited to Participate in Health Care Planning" (Montgomery News – January 13, 2009)

2008

• "Will Horizon Conversion Benefit New Jersey Residents?" (The Cutting Edge / Mental Health Association in NJ — Issue of December 2008)
• "Failing Health" (Asbury Park Press – December 24, 2008)
• "To Their Health" (Burlington County Times – December 19, 2008)
• "Bad And Good News On Hospital Errors" (Star-Ledger – December 18, 2008)
• "Doctors Want Further Scrutiny Of Horizon For-Profit Conversion" (American Medical News – December 8, 2008)
• "Ask The Right Questions About A Horizon Switch" (Star-Ledger – December 1, 2008)
• "Horizon Disputes Watchdog's Concerns" (Daily Record – November 21, 2008)
• "Watchdog Group Says Horizon Wants To Dump Medicaid" (Asbury Park Press – November 21, 2008)
• "Rates Could Rise If Horizon Goes For-Profit " (NorthJersey.com – November 21, 2008)
• "Coalition Calls For Close Watch On Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield" (Star-Ledger – November 21, 2008)
• "Horizon, Watchdog Spar Over Medicaid's Future In Plan" (Asbury Park Press – November 20, 2008)
• "Horizon Of NJ Denies It Plans To Drop Medicaid" (Daily Record – November 20, 2008)
• "McCain, Obama Diverge Radically On Health Care" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – October 22, 2008)
• "Will New Jersey Blues Filing Prompt For-Profit Rush?" (American Medical News – September 22/29, 2008)
• "Blue Seeks The Green" (Asbury Park Press – September 21, 2008)
• "Conyers And HCAN Agree In Principle: Health Reform Is On The Table" (Daily Kos – September 17, 2008)
• "Castro: Providing Health Insurance For New Jersey's Kids" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – September 9, 2008)
• "Horizon Bid Bad Medicine" (Asbury Park Press – August 20, 2008)
• "Saxton Denies N.J. Kids The Health Care He Gets" (Courier-Post Online – July 25, 2008)
• "Don't Conceal Medical Errors" (Asbury Park Press – July 22, 2008)
• "Sen. Vitale Discusses Health-Care Plan" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – July 16, 2008)
• "Health Care Coverage For All, But At What Cost?" (NJBIZ – July 14, 2008)
• "New Jersey Launch: Health Care For America: NOW!" (Blue Jersey – July 13, 2008)
• "Healthcare Advocates Kick Off Multi-City Campaign For Accessible Care" (Press of Atlantic City – July 9, 2008)
• "Advocates Vow $40M To Push For Health Care" (Daily Record – July 9, 2008)
• "Health Care Advocates Unite" (Courier-Post Online – July 9, 2008)
• "New Group Demands Health Care Reform" (New York Times – July 8, 2008)
• "Coalition To Lobby For US Health-Care Reform" (Reuters – July 8, 2008)
• "Alliance Launches $40M Campaign For Universal Health Care" (Asbury Park Press – July 8, 2008)
• "Corzine Signs Bill To Widen NJ Health Care As National Effort Kicks Off" (Press of Atlantic City – July 8, 2008)
• "Alliance Launches $40M Campaign For Universal Health Care" (Daily Record – July 8, 2008)
• "Organization Calls For Quality Affordable Healthcare For All Americans" (NBC News Channel 40 – July 8, 2008)
• "Q&A On Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Conversion" (Star-Ledger – June 25, 2008)
• "Health Coverage For All Kids Makes Fiscal Sense" (Asbury Park Press – June 8, 2008)
• "Corzine's Budget Hits Camden Hard" (Philadelphia Inquirer – May 26, 2008)
• "Plan To Mandate Health Insurance For NJ Kids Advances" (Asbury Park Press – May 16, 2008)
• "Employers Pay More For Health Insurance" (Courier-Post Online – April 30, 2008)
• "Poor May Face Co-Payments For ER Visits" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – April 28, 2008)
• "Health Care Tops Agenda Of Reform Lobbying Day" (New Jersey Jewish News – April 3, 2008)
• "New Jersey To Consider Health Plan To Cover All" (New York Times – March 18, 2008)
• "Senator Crafting Plan To Provide Health Insurance To All New Jersey Residents" (Insurance & Financial Adivsor – March 13, 2008)
• "Senator To Unveil N.J. Health Care Plan" (Daily Journal – February 25, 2008)
• "No Health Insurance — Universal Coverage Law Proposed" (Asbury Park Press – February 24, 2008)
• "Healthcare Reform In New Jersey To Receive Boost" (Plain Dealer – February 21, 2008)

2007

• "New Jersey Lawmakers Hold Conference To Discuss State Health Care Reform" (Kaiser Network – November 15, 2007)
• "Losing Vitale-ity?" (NJ.com – November 14, 2007)
• "Seeking N.J. Health Care Relief" (Bergen Record – November 14, 2007)
• "If N.J. Is A Patient, Call The Doctor" (Bergen Record – November 6, 2007)
• "Comparison Shopping For Prescription Drugs Comes To New Jersey" (Herald News – October 29, 2007)
• "Saxton Remains Steadfast On SCHIP Issue" (Burlington County Times – October 17, 2007)
• "Activists" (Madison Independent Press – October 10, 2007)
• "Corzine Urges Congress To Back Child Health Program" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 25, 2007)
• "Court Rejects Vioxx Class Suit" (Star-Ledger – September 7, 2007)
• "Holt, Pallone Push Medicare Drug Changes" (The Times of Trenton – March 23, 2006)
• "Moore Wearing Scarlet" (Home News Tribune – June 29, 2007)
• "Medicaid Recipients Win With Copays Dropped From Budget" (Asbury Park Press – June 21, 2007)
• "Jewish Leaders Join Rally Against Medicaid Cuts" (New Jersey Jewish News – June 14, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Plead For Funding For Uninsured Health Care" (Asbury Park Press – May 1, 2007)
• "Senate Urged To Alter Part D" (Herald News – April 18, 2007)
• "Hospital Loans May Be Illegal, Court Rules" (Bergen Record – April 10, 2007)
• "Bush Put Needed Spotlight On Health-Care Access" (Courier-Post Online – January 28, 2007)
• "Bush Health Plan Won't Do" (Star-Ledger – January 25, 2007)

2006

• "It's Time To Cram For 'Part D' Exam" (Kansas City Star – October 29, 2006)
• "Bush Touts Kean Jr.'s Character, Morals" (Courier News – September 7, 2006)
• "Comparison Shopping For Prescription Drugs Coming Soon To New Jersey" (West Milford Messenger – August 29, 2006)
• "A New Tool To Search For Cheapest Medicine" (Star-Ledger – August 22, 2006)
• "N.J. Web Site For Drug Costs Approved" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 22, 2006)
• "Corzine Approves Drug Cost Web Site" (Courier-Post Online – August 22, 2006)
• "Drug Prices To Be Posted Online Under New N.J. Law" (Asbury Park Press – August 22, 2006)
• "State To Compare Drug Prices Online" (Press of Atlantic City – August 22, 2006)
• "Prescription Drug Prices To Be Posted" (Bergen Record – August 22, 2006)
• "Legislation Adds Dose Of Competition" (Home News Tribune – August 22, 2006)
• "Comparison Shopping For Prescription Drugs Coming Soon To NJ" (Newsday – August 21, 2006)
• "Governor Corzine Signs Drug Registry Into Law" (WFMZ-TV 69 News – includes VIDEO CLIP – August 21, 2006)
• "N.J. To Use Web To Help Consumer Compare Drug Prices" (NBC 10 – August 21, 2006)
• "Px Comparison Shopping Coming Soon To NJ" (Houston Chronicle – August 21, 2006)
• "Doughnut Hole In Medicare Rx Coverage Could Have Political Implications In Congressional Elections" (Medical News Today – July 31, 2006)
• "Part D Drug Plan" (NBC News Channel 40 Atlantic City – July 26, 2006)
• "Time To Get Up And Fill The Doughnut" (Herald News – July 14, 2006)
• "Medicare 'Doughnut Hole' Eating Seniors' Cash" (The Record – July 13, 2006)
• "Medicare Gap Hits Seniors In The Wallet" (Star-Ledger – July 13, 2006)
• "New Jersey Assembly Approves Bill To Create Database Of Retail Prescription Drug Prices" (Kaiser Network – June 12, 2006)
• "Bill Aids Comparison Shopping For Prescription Drugs" (Star-Ledger – June 9, 2006)
• "Drug-Price Web Site" (Press of Atlantic City – May 31, 2006)
• "Prescription Drug Comparison Shopping May Come To New Jersey" (Newsday – May 24, 2006)
• "Deadline Today For Medicare Drug Plan" (Courier-Post Online – May 15, 2006)
• "Medicare Drug Plan Divides Seniors As Monday Enrollment Deadline Nears" (Daily Record – May 14, 2006)
• "Dial 'D' For Disaster" (NorthJersey.com – May 10, 2006)
• "Seniors Get Last Benefit Chance" (Gloucester County Times – May 10, 2006)
• "New Jersey Group Seeks Medicare Extension" (WFMZ-TV 69 News – includes VIDEO CLIP – May 9, 2006)
• "Group Says Medicare Drug Plan Will Add Billions To Costs In N.J." (NorthJersey.com – March 24, 2006)
• "Holt, Pallone Push Medicare Drug Changes" (The Times of Trenton – March 23, 2006)
• "Preferred-drug Plan Targets Rx Costs" (NorthJersey.com – March 22, 2006)
• "Web Site A Prescription For Medication Savings" (The Times of Trenton – January 29, 2006)

2005 – 2004

• "The Doctor Is Out: Physicians Severing Ties With Insurance Plans To Go It Alone" (Montclair Times – February 18, 2005)
• "Nursing Home Workers Union Presses For Standardized Pay" (Star-Ledger – May 19, 2005)
• "Committee Advances Public Advocate Bill" (Asbury Park Press – February 8, 2005)
• "Curb On Internet Drug Sales Advances" (Star-Ledger – February 1, 2005)
• "Horizon Hearing Postponed" (Courier-Post Online – January 15, 2004)

2003

• "N.J. Congressman Big Proponent Of Drug Industry" (Asbury Park Press – December 8, 2003)
• "State Studies Labor Of Love from Unions" (Star-Ledger – November 24, 2003)
• "Angry Seniors Cut Cards, Rip AARP on Drug Reform" (Herald News – November 21, 2003)
• "Medicare Drug Plan No Magic Bullet" (Herald News – November 4, 2003)
• "Van Drew Talks Drug Prescription Bill" (Bridgeton News – October 14, 2003)
• "Drug Makers Accused Of Stalling Bill" (Star-Ledger – September 24, 2003 – Note: Unlike other articles here this is in PDF format)
• "Drug Makers Gave $1.9M To N.J. Politicians in 4 Years" (NorthJersey.com – September 24, 2003)
• "Industry Gave Big To State Politicians" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 24, 2003)
• "Lawmakers Urged To Break Cash Habit" (Express-Times – September 24, 2003)
• "Cheney at Rumson Picnic; Donors Fork Over $900,000" (Asbury Park Press – July 8, 2003)
• "State Might Cancel Multiple Health Policies" (Star-Ledger – May 29, 2003)
• "Patient Advocates Take On Medical Society" (Courier News – April 30, 2003)
• "Democrats Unveil Plan To Lower Medicine Costs" (Express-Times – March 7, 2003)
• "Drug Savings Measure Pushed" (Gloucester County Times – March 7, 2003)

Insurance, Banking, Community Reinvestment & Foreclosure Prevention

(Also See: Auto Insurance Rates)

2009

• "A Regulator Hailed, Not Pilloried" (NorthJersey.com – June 22, 2009)
• "Colleges, Health Aid Take Hit In New Budget" (Star-Ledger – June 15, 2009)
• "Coping With Economic Crisis Was Focus Of Workshop" (New Jersey Jewish News – June 11, 2009)
• "N.J. Bucks National Trend With Drop In Foreclosures" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – June 11, 2009)
• "Proposed Cuts Not Sitting Well" (Burlington County Times – June 6, 2009)
• "In New Jersey, Dreams Of A Better Life Dashed By Foreclosure Crisis" (New York Times – May 17, 2009)
• "Tax Fairness A Mom's Best Gift" (Daily Record – May 10, 2009)
• "A U.S. Senate Vote For Foreclosures" (Star-Ledger – May 7, 2009)
• "Allstate Raises Its Rates For Some New Jersey Drivers" (WBGO News – May 5, 2009)
• "Foreclosures Threaten Whole Neighborhoods" (Herald News – May 3, 2009)
• "Protesters Want More Change From Bank" (Montclair Times – April 30, 2009)
• "Freeholders Honor 4 During Celebration Of Women's History" (Vailsburg Leader – April 23, 2009)
• "Officials Get Tips To Help Owners" (Courier-Post Online – April 13, 2009)
• "False Hope" (Burlington County Times – April 11, 2009)
• "Lawsuits Target 'Illegal' Mortgages" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – April 8, 2009)
• "Essex County Freeholders Celebrate Women's History Month" (Star-Ledger – April 7, 2009)
• "N.J. To Receive $3.67M In Countrywide Foreclosure Settlement" (Star-Ledger – April 2, 2009)
• "Groups Helping To Fight Foreclosure" (Paterson Pulse – April 1, 2009)
• "Mortgage-Modification Advice Available Free Of Charge" (Asbury Park Press – March 26, 2009)
• "Drowning In Foreclosures" (Star-Ledger – March 22, 2009)
• "Pulling Housing Out Of Its Slump" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 15, 2009)
• "Credit Cards Sock It To You" (Courier-Post Online – March 15, 2009)
• "Foreclosures Up In Monmouth County" (Two River Times – The Week of March 13–20, 2009)
• "Seminar Discusses Foreclosure" (Irvington Herald / LocalSource.com – March 12, 2009)
• "Seminars Planned On Foreclosures And The Growth Of Wealth" (Vailsburg Leader – March 5, 2009)
• "Ray Of Hope On Foreclosures" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 5, 2009)
• "More Leeway For Door-To-Door Canvassers" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 1, 2009)
• "Support Housing Choices & Jobs For New Jersey" (The Times of Trenton – February 26, 2009)
• "State Trains Foreclosure Prevention Counselors" (NJBIZ – February 23, 2009)
• "Homeowners' $75B Lifeline" (NorthJersey.com – February 19, 2009)
• "Wachovia Won't See Many Changes During Merger" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – February 13, 2009)
• "Mercer Foreclosures Still On The Rise" (The Times of Trenton – February 13, 2009)
• "Up To Bat In The Foreclosure Game" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – February 8, 2009)
• "As Market Stalls, Home Auctions Lure Interested Buyers" (Star-Ledger – February 8, 2009)
• "N.J. Renters Have Rights" (The Times of Trenton – February 8, 2009)
• "Local Towns Not Immune To Homeless Problem" (The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Times – February 5, 2009)
• "Counting Union County's Homeless" (Suburban News / NJ.com – February 5, 2009)
• "Auto Insurance Rates In New Jersey" (WCBS Newsradio 880 – February 4, 2009 — AUDIO NEWS INTERVIEW)
• "Foreclosure 'Tsunami' Doesn't Spare Region" (Suburban Trends – February 4, 2009)
• "Bill Could Help Poor Drivers Afford Coverage" (CentralJersey.com – February 3, 2009)
• "Allstate Seeks 15.4% Hike In N.J." (The Record / NorthJersey.com – February 3, 2009)
• "Newark Home Owners, Not Builders, Need Tax Break" (Star-Ledger – January 30, 2009)
• "Public Forum Provided Answers On Foreclosures" (Orange Transcript / LocalSource.com – January 29, 2009)
• "Orange Launches Neighborhood Stabilization And Recovery Plan" (Vailsburg Leader – January 29, 2009)
• "Consumer Advocates Concerned State's New Car Insurance Regulations May Discriminate" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – January 26, 2009)
• "Your Job, Education Level, Credit Rating May Cost You More In Car Insurance" (Asbury Park Press – January 22, 2009)
• "Scrambling For A Cure" (Asbury Park Press – January 18, 2009)
• "Were Minorities Targeted?" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – January 15, 2009)
• "Housing Defaults Doubled In N.J." (The Record / NorthJersey.com – January 15, 2009)
• "Governor Signs Anti-Foreclosure Measure " (Sparta Independent – January 14, 2009)
• "Insurance Reform Sparks Concern" (Star-Ledger – January 11, 2009)
• "To Face Foreclosure Fear, Jersey Offers Counseling" (Star-Ledger – January 10, 2009)
• "NJ Gov Signs Anti-Foreclosure Measure" (Newsday – January 9, 2009)

2008

• "Pleas And Thank-Yous" (Montclair Times – December 24, 2008)
• "N.J. Legislature Approves Mortgage Foreclosure Aid" (Star-Ledger – December 15, 2008)
• "Freeholders OK Raises To Dept. Directors, Employees" (The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Times – December 11, 2008)
• "Forum On Recession" (The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Times – December 11, 2008)
• "Seminar Helps Hamiltonians Avoid Bad Loans, Foreclosure" (The Trentonian – December 9, 2008)
• "More Homeowners In Foreclosure" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 6, 2008)
• "Free Predatory Lending Seminar Set At Library" (The Times of Trenton – December 3, 2008)
• "Foreclosure Victims Get Some Relief" (NJBIZ – December 1, 2008)
• "Raise The Glass: Despite The Gloom, Reasons To Be Grateful This Thanksgiving" (Star-Ledger – November 27, 2008)
• "E.B. Meeting Affordable Housing Obligations" (Sentinel – November 26, 2008)
• "Auto Insurance, A Longtime Joke" (Jersey Journal – November 17, 2008)
• "Facing Foreclosure'" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – November 20, 2008)
• "Local Housing Foundations Tackle Foreclosure Problem" (NJBIZ – November 17, 2008)
• "N.J. Insurance Rates Tap Brakes" (Star-Ledger – November 13, 2008)
• "As Foreclosures Rise, Paterson Hires Counselor" (Herald News – November 8, 2008)
• "Foreclosure-mediation Program Widens" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – November 4, 2008)
• "New Middlesex County Court Program Aids Homeowners Facing Foreclosure" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – November 3, 2008)
• "The GOP's Blame-Acorn Game" (NJ.com – October 29, 2008)
• "Newark: Where The Crisis First Struck, Who Will Help?" (Star-Ledger – October 24, 2008)
• "Corzine Unveils Stimulus Program" (Courier-Post Online – October 17, 2008)
• "The Housing Crisis Deepens" (The Times of Trenton – October 15, 2008)
• "Foreclosure Prevention" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – October 14, 2008)
• "Current Financial Meltdown Gives Calls For Regulation Credit" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – October 11, 2008)
• "Wachovia 'Plowing Forward'" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – October 9, 2008)
• "Residents Prepare For Rough Times As Wall Street Stumbles" (Orange Transcript / LocalSource.com – October 2, 2008)
• "Alternate Bailout Plan Offered " (New Jersey Herald – October 1, 2008)
• "Banking Picture Changes" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – September 30, 2008)
• "5 Questions We're All Asking" (Star-Ledger – September 18, 2008)
• "Burlco Contractors Back GOP By Backing Loans" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 4, 2008)
• "In North Jersey Foreclosures Are Up, Home Sales Down" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 24, 2008)
• "Forclosure Is Forestalled For Dover Mom" (Star-Ledger – August 24, 2008)
• "Eviction Of Mom, 88, Spirals Into Standoff" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 13, 2008)
• "Coaxing Community Funding Out Of Banks" (NJBIZ – July 28, 2008)
• "In N.J., More Face Loss Of Homes" (The Times of Trenton – July 26, 2008)
• "Foreclosure Rate Up 140% In The State" (Star-Ledger – July 26, 2008)
• "Once They Had A Place To Call Home" (Star-Ledger – July 24, 2008)
• "TD Bank Pledges $676M In Housing Funds" (The Times of Trenton – July 3, 2008)
• "Merging Banks Vow $676 Million For Affordable Homes" (Star-Ledger – July 3, 2008)
• "TD Banknorth And Commerce Bank Pledge $677 Million For Affordable Housing" (Star-Ledger – July 2, 2008)
• "Garrett's Chief-of-Staff Becomes A Campaign Issue" (PolitickerNJ – June 25, 2008)
• "Saving Couple's Home A Sad Saga" (Asbury Park Press – June 22, 2008)
• "NJ Charges Fraud In $5 Million Of Mortgages" (Philadelphia Inquirer – June 17, 2008)
• "Watson Coleman Anti-Foreclosure Bill Clears Assembly Panel" (PolitickerNJ – June 5, 2008)
• "Jerseyans Blame Politics For State's Budget Woes" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – June 5, 2008)
• "Anti-Foreclosure Seminar Informs Essex Residents" (Local Talk News – May 28, 2008)
• "Corzine's Budget Hits Camden Hard" (Philadelphia Inquirer – May 26, 2008)
• "Task Force Tackles Forclosure Crisis" (The Times of Trenton – May 23, 2008)
• "Status Of Housing Market Is Focus Of Symposium" (East Orange Record – May 15, 2008)
• "Banks Rein In Home Equity" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – May 15, 2008)
• "Can Corzine Still Pass As A Liberal? He Thinks So" (New York Times – May 12, 2008)
• "Show Puts Foreclosure In Spotlight" (Herald News – April 25, 2008)
• "Counselors To Help Homeowners Avoid Crisis" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – April 29, 2008)
• "Borrowers Used Houses To Get Cash" (Asbury Park Press – April 13, 2008)
• "Newarkers Try To Stem Foreclosure Scams" (Star-Ledger – April 6, 2008)
• "Menendez Calls For Credit Card Reform" (Patriot – April 3, 2008)
• "Financial Overhaul Plan Gets Mixed Reviews" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – April 1, 2008)
• "Singing The Mortgage Blues" (The Times of Trenton – March 31, 2008)
• "Visit Puts Spotlight On Growing Service" (Asbury Park Press – March 29, 2008)
• "Credit Counselors Get President's Ear" (Daily Record – March 29, 2008)
• "Foreclosures May Claim New Victims" (NJBIZ – March 14, 2008)
• "Subprime Borrower Bailout Proposed" (Asbury Park Press – March 12, 2008)
• "Bill Aims To Deter Foreclosures And Prevent High-Cost Loans" (Star-Ledger – March 12, 2008)
• "NJ Latest To Target Mortgage Woes" (Yahoo! Finance – March 11, 2008)
• "Foreclosure Breather Proposed" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 11, 2008)
• "Standing Up To A Crisis" (Star-Ledger – March 9, 2008)
• "Group Stands Up To Fight The Growing Housing Crisis" (The Times of Trenton – March 9, 2008)
• "Activist Praises Bernanke" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 6, 2008)
• "Betting The House" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 2, 2008)
• "Free Workshop On Avoiding Fraud" (Daily Journal – February 19, 2008)
• "Mortgage Crisis — Someone to Speak for Borrowers in Trouble" (New York Times – February 17, 2008)
• "Credit State For Tax Changes" (Star-Ledger – February 16, 2008)
• "State Groups Ask Congress to Investigate BofA-Countrywide Merger" (EarthTimes – February 1, 2008)
• "Home, Bitter Home" (Herald News – January 13, 2008)
• "Activist Fights TD Deal, Citing Racial Gap" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – January 1, 2008)

2007

• "Borrower Beware On A Mortgage" (Asbury Park Press – December 23, 2007)
• "Feds Help People Facing Foreclosure" (Asbury Park Press – December 7, 2007)
• "Many Will Still Face Foreclosure" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 7, 2007)
• "Relief Proposed For Mortgage Crisis: Aid Available To Many – But Not All" (The Times of Trenton – December 7, 2007)
• "See Paul Krugman, Fight Corporate Power, And Make New Jersey A Better Place To Live" (Star-Ledger – November 28, 2007)
• "Rescue Team Sets Out To Aid Homeowners" (Star-Ledger – November 1, 2007)
• "Many Home Owners Suffer Under High-Interest Loans" (Home News Tribune – October 14, 2007)
• "Loans Squeeze Homeowners" (Asbury Park Press – October 14, 2007)
• "Lenders Often Hesitant To Lower Rates" (Asbury Park Press – October 14, 2007)
• "Advocate Wants More" (Star-Ledger – October 4, 2007)
• "Consumer Advocates Want Law To Protect Buyers" (Asbury Park Press – September 25, 2007)
• "Automobile Insurance Still Hurts, But Less So" (Star-Ledger – September 25, 2007)
• "Assessments Of Foreclosure Program Vary" (Daily Record – September 18, 2007)
• "Home Loan Crisis Grows" (Star-Ledger – September 18, 2007)
• "Fed Wants Fewer Mortgage Defaults" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – September 5, 2007)
• "Forclosure Woes Touch All Mercer Towns" (The Times of Trenton – September 2, 2007)
• "Throwing Homeowners A Lifeline" (Star-Ledger – September 1, 2007)
• "State Of Competition" (Boston Globe – August 26, 2007)
• "N.J. Car Rate Specialist Backs Social Factors" (Boston Globe – August 26, 2007)
• "Influx From PNC" (Star-Ledger – August 9, 2007)
• "State's Job In Mortgage Crisis A Tricky Balance" (Star-Ledger – August 26, 2007)
• "Mortgage Misery" (Asbury Park Press – August 19, 2007)
• "PNC Makes $1 Billion Promise To N.J." (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Geico Latest To Drop Its Rates" (Star-Ledger – August 9, 2007)
• "Geico To Announce Cut In NJ Rates" (NJ.com – August 8, 2007)
• "New Legal Setbacks For Eminent Domain" (NJBIZ – July 30, 2007)
• "Subprime Time Bomb" (Star-Ledger – July 1, 2007)
• "How Your Mortgage Application Turns You Into A Target " (Star-Ledger – June 17, 2007)
• "Tighter Mortgage Market Shuns Bad Credit" (Modesto Bee – May 6, 2007)
• "Auto Insurers Shouldn't Charge More To Those With Less Education, Income" (Home News Tribune – March 13, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Split On Insurance Rights" (NJBIZ – March 12, 2007)
• "Geico Rates Can Be Based On Education" (Courier-Post Online – March 6, 2007)
• "Bid To Alter GEICO's Practices Fails In Senate" (Asbury Park Press – March 5, 2007)
• "Politician Calls GEICO Practice Discriminatory" (Courier-Post Online – March 1, 2007)
• "Group: Job Unfairly Affects Geico Rates" (Forbes.com – March 1, 2007)
• "Geico Accused Of Job, Education Bias On Rates" (Insurance Newsnet – March 1, 2007)
• "Car Insurers Accused Of Bias" (Star-Ledger – March 1, 2007)
• "Better-educated Drivers Get Lower Rates" (Asbury Park Press – March 1, 2007)
• "Geico Accused Of Job, Education Bias On Rates" (NorthJersey.com – March 1, 2007)
• "Groups Say Auto Insurers Discriminate In Setting Rates" (Star-Ledger – February 28, 2007)
• "Report: GEICO Overemphasizes Job, Education Levels" (ABC Action News / WPVI (Philadelphia) – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says GEICO Discriminates In Rate Quotes" (Courier-Post Online – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says GEICO Discriminates In Rate Quotes" (Home News Tribune – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says Geico Unfairly Stresses Job, Education In Rate Setting" (Newsday – February 28, 2007)
• "Trenton: Call To End Tax Refund Loans" (New York Times – January 17, 2007)
• "Protesters: Don't Use Jackson Hewitt Loans" (Daily Record – January 17, 2007)
• "Consumer Group Wants To Stop Tax Refund Loans" (New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio – January 17, 2007)

2006

• "Debate Over A Life's Worth" (Bergen Record – September 17, 2006)
• "Out-Of-State Investors Earn Support In NJ" (Bergen Record – September 17, 2006)
• "Where Drivers Are Now Courted" (New York Times – August 24, 2006)
• "Wachovia Allots $8 Billion For Loans In Jersey" (Star-Ledger – August 15, 2006)
• "'Fair Share' Bills Aimed At Wal-Mart Move Through State Legislatures" (Health Care News – August 1, 2006)
• "N.J. Uninsured Driver Numbers Declining" (NorthJersey.com – June 29, 2006)
• "Group Challenges Capital One-North Fork Merger" (Star-Ledger – June 20, 2006)
• "Tax Equity Group Proposes Alternatives To Budget Cuts" (Newsday – March 29, 2006)
• "His Ship Has Sailed ... To Prison" (Star-Ledger – March 28, 2006)
• "In Good Hands ... With Right Job" (Seacoast – March 24, 2006)
• "Insurers Charge The Less-Educated More" (MSN Money – March 22, 2006)
• "Geico Assumes Risk In Rating Drivers By Education, Job Status" (Asbury Park Press – March 21, 2006)
• "Measure Opposes Limiting Factors In A Driver's Premium" (Star-Ledger – March 7, 2006)
• "Geico's Two Rates: White-Collar And Blue-Collar" (Star-Ledger – February 27, 2006)
• "6 BOA Branches At Shore Closed" (Asbury Park Press – February 21, 2006)

2005

• "'Wheels' Revs Up Young Mechanics" (Star-Ledger – August 18, 2005)
• "Loans To Car Buyers Questioned In Report" (Asbury Park Press – February 24, 2005)
• "What Do Car Dealers Make On Auto Loans?" (Star-Ledger – February 24, 2005)
• "N.J. Urged To Outlaw Car Loan Markups" (NJ.com – February 23, 2005)
• "New Report Highlights Impact Of Hidden Practice Of Auto Finance Markup On New Jersey Consumers" (PRNewswire – February 23, 2005)
• "Committee Advances Public Advocate Bill" (Asbury Park Press – February 8, 2005)

2004

• "Sun Shines On Tri-County" (Bridgeton News – December 21, 2004)
• "Victims Of Housing Scam Find A Solution" (Star-Ledger – July 2, 2004)
• "Housing Program Helps Women" (Courier-Post Online – June 18, 2004)
• "Insurers Seek To Set Rates Using Credit Score" (Star-Ledger – April 28, 2004)
• "Poor Credit Could Drive Up Rate" (The Times of Trenton – April 28, 2004)
• "Newark: Bank Shuns Poor, Minority Patrons" (Star-Ledger – February 5, 2004)
• "Report: Minorities Struggle To Get Homeowners Insurance" (Courier News – February 11, 2004)

2003

• "Consumer Advocates Rip Claims Of A Lending Crisis" (Home News Tribune – November 21, 2003)
• "Bank Accused Of Ignoring Needs Of Minorities" (Star-Ledger – November 19, 2003)

Invest in America's Future (formerly Americans Against Escalation in Iraq / AAEI)

2009

• "Cedar Grove Studies Social Justice" (New Jersey Newsroom – June 18, 2009)
• "Group Addresses Budget Gap, Plan For Essential Services" (New Jersey Newsroom – May 14, 2009)
• "State Coalition: More Taxes For The Rich" (NorthJersey.com – May 13, 2009)
• "Elijah's Promise Sets Fundraising Gala" (Sentinel – April 30, 2009)
• "Economic Policy Forum Tonight In Montclair" (NJ.com – April 23, 2009)
• "Make Your Voice Heard" (NJ.com – April 14, 2009)
• "Iraq War Protesters Praise Obama" (The Times of Trenton – March 20, 2009)
• "New Brunswick Protest March Marks Iraq War's 6th Anniversary, Highights Domestic Issues" (MyCentralJersey.com – March 19, 2009)
• "Hard Times Make For Different Feel On N.J. Political Train" (Press of Atlantic City – January 30, 2009)
• "Corzine, In Campaign Mode, Rides The Rails To D.C." (Courier-Post Online – January 29, 2009)

2008

• "Know Your Rights Before Casting Vote" (The Times of Trenton – November 2, 2008)
• "Rally On Iraq War Set Friday" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – October 7, 2008)
• "Activists Aim To Knock On 1 Million Doors" (Daily Targum – September 22, 2008)
• "A Million Doors To Open For Peace" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – September 16, 2008)
• "NJ Citizen Action Seeks To Cut Dependence On Foreign Oil" (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times – July 31, 2008)
• "Protest At The Pumps" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – July 25, 2008)
• "Rally Against War With Iran" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – July 14, 2008)
• "'Bush Legacy Bus' Rolls Through Trenton" (The Times of Trenton – July 10, 2008)
• "Progressive Group Takes Bush-Bash On The Road" (PolitickerNJ – July 9, 2008)
• "Bushmobile Tours New Jersey" (Baristanet – July 9, 2008)
• "Soldiers Memorialized" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – June 30, 2008)
• "Peace Exhibit Draws Flak In Flemington" (Hunterdon County Democrat – June 26, 2008)
• "'Eyes Wide Open' Exhibit On Display" (The Times of Trenton – June 25, 2008)
• "Empty Boots Climb Courthouse Steps In Honor Of Lost Soldiers" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – June 25, 2008)
• "Coalition For Peace Action Leaders Honored By Organizations" (The Times of Trenton – June 12, 2008)
• "Pax Christi Summit Holds Peaceful Demonstration In City" (Summit Observer – May 29, 2008)
• "Iraq War Put State, Nation Into Recession" (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times – April 17, 2008)
• "Activists Holding Event At Post Office" (Star-Ledger – April 15, 2008)
• "Protest Against 'War' Tax" (Home News Tribune – April 15, 2008 – VIDEO BROADCAST)
• "Shift Funding From Iraq To U.S. Problems" (Courier News – April 6, 2008)
• "Protesters Urge Bush To End War, Invest In America" (News Transcript – April 2, 2008)
• "Protesters Expected When Bush Appears In Freehold" (Home News Tribune – March 20, 2008)
• "Vocal Protesters Gather In N.J., Across U.S. For 5th Anniversary Of War" (Gloucester County Times – March 20, 2008)
• "Antiwar Protesters March Outside The Statehouse" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 20, 2008)
• "War's Fifth Anniversary Draws Cry For U.S. To End Iraq Operation" (Home News Tribune –March 20, 2008)
• "New Jersey Protesters Call For End To Iraq War" (Newsday – March 19, 2008)

2007

• "New Jerseyans Join Protest Against War" (Courier-Post Online – October 29, 2007)
• "Peace Festival Plans Set For Saturday" (The Times of Trenton – October 25, 2007)
• "Peace Groups Rally In Summit" (Madison Independent Press – September 19, 2007)
• "MoveON.org: Anger Management Issues? Not Really" (NJ.com – September 17, 2007)
• "Can Lobbyists Stop The War?" (New York Times – September 9, 2007)
• "Several Causes On Peace Rally Menu" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 26, 2007)
• "Marchers Rally Against Iraq War" (Star-Ledger – August 26, 2007)
• "Protesters Demand End To Iraq War, Peace At Home" (NJ.com – August 25, 2007)
• "March For Peace In Newark" (Fox 5 – August 25, 2007 — includes links to two news video clips)
• "Roosevelt Seeing Red Over The War In Iraq" (Examiner – August 23, 2007)
• "Group Reports On What War Money Could Buy N.J." (Examiner – August 23, 2007)
• "There Was More To The Story" (The Times of Trenton – August 21, 2007)
• "Smith Faces Anti-War Activists" (The Times of Trenton – August 17, 2007)
• "Anti-War Protest Misses Its Target" (The Times of Trenton – August 8, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Feeling The Heat For Their Support Of Iraq War" (The Times of Trenton – August 7, 2007)
• "Pallone, Buono Attend Anti-Bush Rally In Edison" (Edison Sentinel – June 6, 2007)
• "Bush Visits N.J., Talks About Iraq" (NJ.com – May 31, 2007)
• "Scant Seconds To Unleash Years Of Anti-War Anger" (Star-Ledger – May 31, 2007)
• "150 War Protesters Heckle President" (Home News Tribune – May 31, 2007)
• "Bush Could Raise $675,000 In Edison Visit" (Courier-Post Online – May 31, 2007)
• "Citizen Group Irked; Feelings Mixed On Bush Visit To N.J." (Asbury Park Press – May 30, 2007)
• "Bush Raises $675,000 For The NJ GOP" (Washington Post – May 30, 2007)
• "Protesters Hoot At Bush In Edison" (Courier-Post Online – May 30, 2007)
• "Democrats To Protest At President's Event" (Courier-Post Online – May 30, 2007)
• "Local Vets Protest War In Iraq" (Courier-Post Online – March 20, 2007)
• "Vet Protests Iraq War 75 Minutes After Mom's Death" (Home News Tribune – March 19, 2007)
• "Iraq War Anniversary Protested At N.J. Statehouse" (Newsday – March 19, 2007)
• "Iraq War Anniversary Protested At N.J. Statehouse" (1010 WINS – March 19, 2007)
• "Vet Protests Iraq War 75 Minutes After Mom's Death" (Asbury Park Press – March 19, 2007)
• "Vet Protests Iraq War 75 Minutes After Mom's Death" (Courier-Post Online – March 19, 2007)
• "Protesters Rally Against War" (Star-Ledger – March 19, 2007)
• "Activists Target Congress Over Iraq Troop Surge" (Press of Atlantic City – March 7, 2007)
• "Assembly Will Debate Anti-War Resolution" (Courier-Post Online – March 7, 2007)
• "Debate Set For Thursday – Assembly Measure Opposes Surge" (Asbury Park Press – March 7, 2007)
• "Anti-war Activists Announce New Campaign" (The Times of Trenton – March 6, 2007)
  

Lead Poisoning Prevention

2009

• "Lead Abatement Effort Faces Cuts" (The Times of Trenton – January 12, 2009)

2008 — 2007

• "New Lead Paint Law Adopted For State Landlords" (Herald News – January 11, 2008)
• "Assembly Panel OKs Toy Safety Bills" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 11, 2007)
• "Test Young Children, Experts Say" (Asbury Park Press – November 11, 2007)

2005

• "Where Children Are The Lead Detectors" (Star-Ledger – December 2, 2005)
• "Lead Poisoning In Kids Falls Sharply, But Jersey Health Experts Say Data Show Too Many Children Being Missed" (Star-Ledger – June 15, 2005)
• "Pregnant Women Offered Lead Test Kits" (NorthJersey.com – March 11, 2005)
• "Committee Advances Public Advocate Bill" (Asbury Park Press – February 8, 2005)

2004 – 2003

• "Toxic Treats: Poisoned Children, Confidential Tests and a Failure to Protect the Public Health" (OCRegister.com – April 24, 2004)
• "State Starts Lead-Paint Cleanup Fund" (Star-Ledger – January 21, 2004)
• "Lead Inspections, Cleanup Money OKd" (Philadelphia Inquirer – January 21, 2004)
• "Trenton Okays Long-Stalled Lead Paint Bill" (Star-Ledger – January 13, 2004)
• "Newark Residents Learn How To Test for Lead" (Star-Ledger – February 5, 2003)

Loan Counseling Service

2009 – 2005

• "In New Jersey, Dreams Of A Better Life Dashed By Foreclosure Crisis" (New York Times – May 17, 2009)
• "Ethnic Savings Clubs Just The Ticket" (Herald News – July 17, 2008)
• "Mortgage Crisis — Someone to Speak for Borrowers in Trouble" (New York Times – February 17, 2008)
• "Examining How To Help Subprime Victims" (The Times of Trenton – April 20, 2007)
• "Help Offered For First-Time Home Buyers" (Courier-Post – December 11, 2005)

Minimum Wage

2006 – 2004

• "Coalition: Raise Minimum Wage" (Courier-Post – July 2, 2008)
• "Minimum Wage Rises" (NJBIZ – October 9, 2006)
• "Codey OKs Hike In Minimum Wage" (Star-Ledger – April 13, 2005)
• "Minimum Wage Increase Clears Senate" (NorthJersey.com – February 15 2005)
• "Legislation To Raise Minimum Wage Advances" (Newsday – February 14, 2005)
• "State Dems Criticize Bush's Benefits Plan" (Today's Sunbeam – February 15, 2005)
• "Wage Hike Clears Hurdle" (Today's Sunbeam – January 25, 2005)
• "Debating A Wage That Makes No Ends Meet" (Star-Ledger – January 9, 2005)
• "Rents In Jersey Continue To Soar" (Star-Ledger – January 7, 2005)
• "Wage Hike Proposal Expected" (The Times of Trenton – January 7, 2005)
• "N.J. May Hike Minimum Wage" (The Times of Trenton – December 9, 2004)

NJCA Oil Group

2008

• "'I'd Rather Give Up Food' Than Borrow For Heat Bill" (Jersey Journal – December 26, 2008)
• "N.J. Will Help With Home Heating Costs" (Star-Ledger – December 21, 2008)
• "Oil Group Promises Lower Prices For Members" (Patriot – November 6, 2008)
• "Home Heating Aid Backed By Corzine" (Star-Ledger – October 31, 2008)
• "Shop Around To Save On Heat" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – October 11, 2008)
• "Cold Comfort" (Asbury Park Press – October 12, 2008)
• "Check Your Heating Costs Before Planning That Winter Vacation" (Press of Atlantic City – September 14, 2008)
• "Heating Oil Prices Hit Home Owners, Suppliers" (WNYC – September 3, 2008 — full transcript included, also available as an MP3 AUDIO FILE)
• "Cold Costs: New Jersey Homeowners Brace For Higher Heating Bills This Winter" (Star-Ledger – August 26, 2008)
• "Oil Heat Customers Play Price Roulette" (Courier-Post Online – August 24, 2008)
• "Get Ready For High Heating Bills" (Asbury Park Press – August 19, 2008)
• "Heating Bills Could Hit Residents' Wallets Hard" (Daily Journal – August 19, 2008)
• "Attention All Grasshoppers" (Baristanet – August 15, 2008)
• "Buyers' Minds Turn To Heat Oil" (Gloucester County Times – July 22, 2008)
• "Ask The Biz Brain... About Heating Oil Company Contracts"(Star-Ledger – June 17, 2008)
• "Homeowners Facing Huge Heat Increases"(Star-Ledger – May 31, 2008)
• "Couple Offers Ways To Conserve Energy " (Courier-Post Online – March 30, 2008)
• "As Gas Soars, So Does Carpooling " (Courier-Post Online – March 30, 2008)
• "Weather Equals Heating Savings" (Gloucester County Times – February 8, 2008)
• "Agencies Provide Heating Assistance" (Courier-Post Online – January 19, 2008)
• "Seek Relief From High Heating Bills"(Atom Tabloid & Citizen-Gazette – January 4, 2008)

2007

• "Seek Relief From High Heating Bills"(Patriot – December 27, 2007)
• "Group Helps Members Get Cheaper Oil To Heat Homes" (Press of Atlantic City – November 30, 2007)
• "SJ. Faces Record Fuel Prices " (Courier-Post Online – November 11, 2007)
• "Oil Forecast Brings Usual Chill"(Star-Ledger – October 9, 2007)
• "Getting Heated Up" (Asbury Park Press – October 14, 2007)
• "Now Is The Best Time To Prepare For Winter" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – September 2, 2007)
• "N.J. Group Helps Consumers Save On Heating Oil" (Ocean County Observer – June 11, 2007)
• "Tale Of Two Winters" (The Times of Trenton – January 24, 2007)

2006 – 2005

• "Gasoline's Hidden Costs To Consumers" (Courier-Post – May 5, 2006)
• "New Jersey Citizen Action Also Offers Heating Help" (Courier-Post – December 11, 2005)
• "Beat The Heat" (Asbury Park Press – October 23, 2005)
• "Warning: Winter Will Be Costly – Heating Bills Could Rise $1,000 From A Year Ago" (Star-Ledger – August 24, 2005)

Right to Repair

2008

• "Support Bill For Equal Footing With Car Dealers" (Bergen News Sun Bulletin – December 31, 2008)
• "'Jack The Mechanic' Wins As NJ Assembly Passes Right To Repair Act & Ensures Small Business Competition" (MarketWatch – October 27, 2008)

Social Security

2005

• "Social Security Rally Draws Crowd To Boro" (Examiner – August 18, 2005)
• "Social Security Privatization, By A Nose" (Star-Ledger – August 14, 2005)
• "Cheney Stumps For Forrester" (The Times of Trenton – July 23, 2005)
• "Cheney Speaks At Fund-Raiser For Forrester" (Philadelphia Inquirer – July 23, 2005)
• "Cheney Headlines State Republican Fundraiser" (Newsday – July 22, 2005)
• "Protesters Want To Discuss Social Security Changes" (Burlington County Times – May 20, 2005)
• "Group Pickets Saxton's Office – Privatization of Social Security Opposed" (Courier-Post Online – May 20, 2005)
• "Cape Democrats Host Debate On Social Security Plan" (Press of Atlantic City – May 15, 2005)
• "N.J. Protesters Sound Off Against Bush's Plan" (NorthJersey.com – April 27, 2005)
• "Fifty Protest Bush's Plan" (Bucks County Courier Times – April 16, 2005)
• "Hundreds March Through Well-Policed Streets In Protest" (Star-Ledger – March 5, 2005)
• "Demonstrators Protest Social Security Plan Near Bush Visit" (Home News Tribune – March 4, 2005)
• "Bush Says 'Drastic' Action Needed To Save Social Security" (Bloomberg.com – March 4, 2005)
• "Nine People Near Bush Visit Arrested On Disorderly Conduct Charges" (WNBC – March 4, 2005)
• "Bush Hits The Road For Social Security" (Los Angeles Times – March 3, 2005)
• "Bush Protestors Plan For N.J. Visit" (ABC News / WPVI (Philadelphia) – March 1, 2005)
• "N.J. Dems Vow To Fight Bush Social Security Plan" (Asbury Park Press – February 15, 2005)

Taxes

2009

• "Group Addresses Budget Gap, Plan For Essential Services" (New Jersey Newsroom – May 14, 2009)
• "State Coalition: More Taxes For The Rich" (NorthJersey.com – May 13, 2009)

2008

• "Jerseyans Blame Politics For State's Budget Woes" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – June 5, 2008)
• "Corzine's Budget Hits Camden Hard" (Philadelphia Inquirer – May 26, 2008)
• "Can Corzine Still Pass As A Liberal? He Thinks So" (New York Times – May 12, 2008)
• "Corzine Holds His Ground As Budget Critics Press Ahead" (Newsday – April 13, 2008)
• "Budget Cuts Called 'Shortsighted'" (Asbury Park Press – April 11, 2008)
• "Tax Hikes Aren't The Answer" (Star-Ledger – April 11, 2008)
• "Groups Propose Higher Taxes To Offset Proposed Budget Cuts" (Star-Ledger – April 10, 2008)
• "Proposed Cuts Cause Uproar" (Herald News – February 27, 2007)
• "Cuts To N.J. State Budget Would Impose Painful Cuts On Many" (Millville News – February 27, 2008)
• "State Budget Cuts Would Impose Pain On Many" (Millville News – February 27, 2008)
• "Concern Over Budget Cuts Turns To Dread With Speech" (Today's Sunbeam – February 27, 2008)
• "Cuts To N.J. State Budget Would Impose Painful Cuts On Many" (NewsFlash – February 26, 2008)
• "Tax Refund Loans Are Losing Favor" (Star-Ledger – February 24, 2008)
• "Tax Refund Loans Are Losing Favor" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – February 24, 2008)
• "New Laws Benefit Poor Taxpayers" (Star-Ledger – February 13, 2008)
• "Toll Plan Fuels Chamber's Train Of Thought" (Star-Ledger – February 1, 2008)
• "Lobbying Mixes Football With Usual Politics Business" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – February 1, 2008)
• "Talking Roads While Riding The Rails " (The Times of Trenton – February 1 2008)
• "IRS Owes Money To Low-Income Taxpayers" (Star-Ledger – February 1, 2008)

2007

• "Public Enemy No. 1 (Of 9)" (Capital Games – March 6, 2007)
• "N.J. Groups To Critique Bush Budget" (Courier-Post Online – March 6, 2007)

2006

• "Advocates For Poor To Rally In Trenton" (NorthJersey.com – June 15, 2006)
• "Coalition Advocates Further Tax Raises" (Star-Ledger – March 30, 2006)
• "Only Two Votes" (The Times of Trenton – February 3, 2006)
• "Blunt Wins Budget Vote, But Only Just" (The Hill – February 2, 2006)
• "We Are All Paying For Tax Cuts For The Rich" (Philadelphia Inquirer – January 31, 2006)
• "Federal Tax Cuts Leave State's At-Risk Residents With Less" (Asbury Park Press – January 29, 2006)

2005

• "Protests Converge At LoBiondo's Office" (Press of Atlantic City – November 10, 2005)
• "Committee Advances Public Advocate Bill" (Asbury Park Press – February 8, 2005)

2004

• "Legislature Votes To Raise Taxes Of New Jersey's Richest" (New York Times – June 22, 2004)
• "Legislature OKs Tax Package" (Courier-Post Online – June 22, 2004)
• "Property Tax Relief Plan Wins Approval" (The Times of Trenton – June 22, 2004)
• "Trenton OKs Tax On Rich" (Press of Atlantic City – June 22, 2004)
• "Coalition Calls On Lawmaker To Support Tax Plan" (Asbury Park Press – June 17, 2004)
• "Hearings Open On Taxing Rich To Raise Property-Tax Rebate" (New York Times – June 15, 2004)
• "Backers Of Tax On Wealthy Visit Bucco's Office" (Daily Record – June 5, 2004)
• "Deal To Push Tax On Rich Gains Speed In Trenton" (NorthJersey.com – April 6, 2004)
• "Cheney, In Ocean County, Spreads Bush Message" (Press of Atlantic City – March 23, 2004)
• "VP Hot On Campaign Trail In Jersey" (The Trentonian – March 23, 2004)

2003

• "Cheney At Rumson Picnic; Donors Fork Over $900,000" (Asbury Park Press – July 8, 2003)
• "Politicians In Denial" (The Times of Trenton – June 3, 2003)
• "Protesters Take Swipe At Budget Cuts" (Star-Ledger – June 1, 2003)
• "'Millionaire Tax' Promoted" (The Times of Trenton – June 1, 2003)
• "Protesters Take Gov. McGreevey, NJ Legislators To Task Over Budget Cuts" (Associated Press – May 31, 2003)
• "Protesters Take Legislators To Task Over Budget Cuts" (Newsday – May 31, 2003)
• "Protestors Rally Against NJ Budget Cuts" (KYW-TV Philadelphia / CBS 3 – May 31, 2003)
• "Rally To Help Programs Get More Funding" (TV12.com – with video clip – May 31, 2003)
• "NJEA To Rally For Tax Increases" (Philadelphia Inquirer – May 31, 2003)
• "State Officials Get Postcard Delivery From Ostrich" (NewsFlash – May 21, 2003)
• "Wealthy New Jerseyans Offer To Absorb Income Tax Hike" (The Times of Trenton – April 24, 2003)
• "Higher Tax Urged For Wealthy" (Home News Tribune – April 24, 2003)
• "Supporters Of Tax Hike For Rich Get Boost" (Star-Ledger – April 24, 2003)
• "Ask The Wealthy To Give More" (Home News Tribune – April 4, 2003)
• "Raise Taxes" (Star-Ledger – March 30, 2003)
• "Showing Him The Money" (The Times of Trenton – March 27, 2003)
• "Several Groups Ask Trenton To Tax High Earners More To Avert Cuts" (New York Times – March 27, 2003)
• "Boost In Income Tax Urged To Ease Budget Cuts' Pain" (Star-Ledger – March 27, 2003)
• "Higher Taxes On Rich Proposed As Way To Raise $1B For State" (Courier-Post Online – March 27, 2003)
• "Groups: Raise Taxes On Rich, Save Funding" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 27, 2003)
• "Group Seeks $972 Million Tax Hike For State's Wealthy" (Express-Times – March 27, 2003)
• "Interest Groups Look To Raise NJ Taxes" (TV12.com – with video clip – March 26, 2003)
• "Citizens Groups Unite To Call For Tax Increase" (Bergen Record – March 26, 2003)
• "Groups Propose Income Tax Hike For The Rich" (Newsday – March 26, 2003)
• "Diverse Coalition Plans To Urge Lawmakers To Consider A Tax Hike" (Home News Tribune – March 26, 2003)
• "State Should Tax Wealthy, Foes Of Federal Cuts Urge" (Courier-Post Online – February 26, 2003)

Telecommunications

2009

• "Senate Panel Calls For Probe Of Texting Fee Hikes By Largest Cell-Phone Companies" (Press of Atlantic City – June 24, 2009)

2008

• "Moving With Movearoo's Help? Hope You Like AT&T, Verizon, And Qwest" (The Consumerist – July 17, 2008)
• "Verizon Will Increase Rates For Basic Service" (Asbury Park Press – July 12, 2008)
• "Aid Or Ad? New Telephone Hookup Website Blurs The Line, Critics Say" (Star-Ledger – July 10, 2008)
• "NJ Citizen Watchdog Opposes Telecom/Cable Deregulation Bill" (Local Talk News – June 25, 2008)
• "Hold The Phone On Verizon's Request" (Star-Ledger – June 10, 2008)
• "Settlement To Lift Basic Phone Rate" (The Times of Trenton – June 7, 2008)
• "Phone Deregulation Should Be Rejected" (Asbury Park Press – May 13, 2008)
• "Digital TV Is Boxing Viewers In" (Asbury Park Press – May 8, 2008)
• "Coalition Challenges Deregulation Of Local Phone Services" (Home News Tribune – May 2, 2008)
• "BPU Weighs Lifting Phone Service Controls" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – February 15, 2008)

2007

• "Verizon Pushes For FCC To Loosen Competition Rules" (Courier-Post Online – October 11, 2007)
• "New Cable Competition Law's Pitfalls Demand Fierce Watchdog" (Asbury Park Press – April 8, 2007)
• "Verizon Accelerates Cell-Phone Competition" (Star-Ledger – March 23, 2007)
• "Verizon Changes Channels After Big-Money Battle" (Star-Ledger – February 28, 2007)

2006

• "Opinions Voiced On Verizon Cable Plan" (Courier-Post Online – November 22, 2006)
• "Tuning In To Competition" (Star-Ledger – July 31, 2006)
• "Cable Competition Bill Still Needs Some Work" (Courier-Post Online – July 27, 2006)
• "Cable-franchise Measure Needs Retooling" (NorthJersey.com – May 30, 2006)
• "Competition Not A Benefit To All" (Philadelphia Inquirer – May 28, 2006)
• "A Cable Victory For Verizon" (NorthJersey.com – May 12, 2006)
• "Verizon Cable Bill Clears Big Hurdle" (NorthJersey.com – March 14, 2006)

2004

• "U.S. Won't Appeal Phone Ruling " (Billings Gazette – June 11, 2004)
• "Verizon New Jersey Approved for Only 14.4 Percent Rate Increase" (Asbury Park Press – April 5, 2004)
• "Verizon Threatens Dramatic Cutbacks" (Courier-Post Online – March 25, 2004)
• "N.J. Consumers Reap Benefits Of Lower Rates" (The Times of Trenton – March 2, 2004 – Note: Unlike other articles here this is in JPG format)
• "Millions At Stake As Telecom Giants Tangle Over Wholesale Rates " (NorthJersey.com – February 1, 2004)

2003

• "Top Utilities Regulator Sees Signs Phone Companies Competing" (Asbury Park Press – May 6, 2003)
• "FCC OKs State Authority Over Phone Rules" (Associated Press – February 20, 2003)

Utility Rates

2009

• "JCP&L To Charge More For Energy Use" (Star-Ledger – May 27, 2009)
• "PSE&G Looks To Tap The Sun" (Star-Ledger – February 11, 2009)
• "Electricity Auction Determines New Rates — Usually Higher Ones" (Press of Atlantic City – January 31, 2009)

2008

• "Bill To Alter Regulations Pits PSE&G Vs. Business, Consumer Groups" (Star-Ledger – December 6, 2008)
• "Digital Electricity Meters May Not Be Financially Smart For Consumers, Report Says" (Press of Atlantic City – August 4, 2008)
• "Moving With Movearoo's Help? Hope You Like AT&T, Verizon, And Qwest" (The Consumerist – July 17, 2008)
• "Verizon Will Increase Rates For Basic Service" (Asbury Park Press – July 12, 2008)
• "Aid Or Ad? New Telephone Hookup Website Blurs The Line, Critics Say" (Star-Ledger – July 10, 2008)
• "NJ Citizen Watchdog Opposes Telecom/Cable Deregulation Bill" (Local Talk News – June 25, 2008)
• "Hold The Phone On Verizon's Request" (Star-Ledger – June 10, 2008)
• "Settlement To Lift Basic Phone Rate" (The Times of Trenton – June 7, 2008)
• "Natural Gas Hike Could Hit 17.8%" (Press of Atlantic City – May 31, 2008)
• "Homeowners Facing Huge Heat Increases" (Star-Ledger – May 31, 2008)
• "Phone Deregulation Should Be Rejected" (Asbury Park Press – May 13, 2008)
• "Digital TV Is Boxing Viewers In" (Asbury Park Press – May 8, 2008)
• "Coalition Challenges Deregulation Of Local Phone Services" (Home News Tribune – May 2, 2008)
• "NJ Lawmaker Takes Gifts From Utilities He Oversees" (Newsday – March 11, 2008)
• "Electric Shock: Double-Digit Rate Hikes Await Jersey" (Star-Ledger – February 9, 2008)
• "Electric Rates Set To Rise With Auction" (Press of Atlantic City – February 4, 2008)
• "PSE&G Cost-Recovery Bid Faces Opposition" (Star-Ledger – January 30, 2008)

2007

• "No Bargain On Power Prices For Suppliers " (Star-Ledger – October 16, 2007)
• "Getting Heated Up" (Asbury Park Press – October 14, 2007)
• "Governor Argues For N.J. Power Authority" (Star-Ledger – October 10, 2007)
• "Does PSE&G Owe Money To Ratepayers?" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – July 17, 2007)
• "State Official Calls For PSE&G Refund" (Star-Ledger – July 16, 2007)
• "Natural Gas Prices Lend N.J. Relief" (Star-Ledger – June 2, 2007)
• "Man Sues PSE&G Over Surcharge" (Star-Ledger – May 20, 2007)
• "Utility Requests Large Water Rate Increase For NJ Residents" (Newsday – February 24, 2007)
• "N.J. Consumers Face Big Electric Rate Hikes For The Second Year" (Star-Ledger – February 10, 2007)
• "Modest Increases Seen For Electricity" (Star-Ledger – January 28, 2007)

2006

• "Merger Denied" (Energy Central – September 27, 2006)
• "The Exelon Deal Dies" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 18, 2006)
• "A Victory For Ratepayers" (Asbury Park Press – September 17, 2006)
• "Beyond Exelon" (NJ.com – September 17, 2006)
• "SEIU: NJ Consumers Win Relief From Increased Electricity Rates, Poor Nuclear Security Performance" (PRNewswire – September 15, 2006)
• "Consumer Groups Glad PSEG Won't Merge, Investors Not Pleased" (NJ.com – September 15, 2006)
• "Utilities Onder Break-Ups After PSEG-Exelon Collapse" (Reuters – September 15, 2006)
• "Public Service Shares Fall As Exelon Abandons Acquisition Plan" (Bloomberg.com – September 15, 2006)
• "New Jersey Opposition Leads To Utility Merger's Collapse" (New York Times – September 15, 2006)
• "PSEG Merger Fizzles" (Bergen Record – September 15, 2006)
• "Exelon Ends Bid For PSEG As Threatened" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 15, 2006)
• "Exelon Pulls Plug On PSEG Merger" (Star-Ledger – September 15, 2006)
• "Exelon Drops N.J. Bid" (Chicago Sun-Times – September 15, 2006)
• "Largest Ever Utility Merger Is Off: Exelon And PSEG Won't Get Together" (USA Today – September 14, 2006)
• "Exelon, NJ Regulators Remain Far Apart On PSEG Merger" (MarketWatch – August 31, 2006)
• "Exelon Openly Doubtful About PSEG Deal" (The Times of Trenton – August 21, 2006)
• "In Huge Merger Of 2 Utilities, 'Quiet Agency' Is In Spotlight" (New York Times – August 21, 2006)
• "State Offer Refuels Exelon-PSEG Deal" (Star-Ledger – August 21, 2006)
• "Citizen Group Lobbies Public Utilities Board" (Courier-Post – August 20, 2006)
• "Exelon, PSEG Put Bottom Line Before Safety Of Nuclear Plants" (Asbury Park Press – August 18, 2006)
• "State Counteroffer Asks Utilities For $820 Million" (Star-Ledger – August 18, 2006)
• "PSEG Buyout Faces More Hurdles" (Bergen Record – August 18, 2006)
• "NJ Requires Higher Refund From Exelon-PSEG To OK Deal" (Easy Bourse – August 18, 2006)
• "New Jersey Requires Higher Refund From Exelon-PSEG To OK Deal" (MarketWatch – August 17, 2006)
• "Activists Decry Utility Merger" (Courier-Post – August 15, 2006)
• "N.J. Won't Sign Off On $17.8B Utility Sale" (Bergen Record – August 5, 2006)
• "Don't Swallow Exelon Carrot" (Asbury Park Press – August 3, 2006)
• "Exelon Shouldn't Force New Jersey On Merger" (Courier-Post – August 2, 2006)
• "Study Faults Two PSEG Coal Plants" (Courier-Post – July 28, 2006)
• "Layoffs, Monopoly Power, And A Recipe For Price Gouging: What's Not To Love About The PSE&G/Exelon Merger?" (CityBelt – July 26, 2006)
• "Giant Utility Merger Must Be Done Right" (Star-Ledger – July 23, 2006)
• "Report Adds Fuel To Fire Over Exelon Merger" (Star-Ledger – July 22, 2006)
• "Exelon-PSEG Merger" (Philadelphia Inquirer – July 8, 2006)
• "Assembly Majority Opposes Merger Of PSEG And Exelon" (Gloucester County Times – June 27, 2006)
• "N.J. Citizen Action To Host Energy Forum" (Courier-Post – June 17, 2006)
• "Citizens' Groups, 2 Utilities Clash Over Merger Plan" (Philadelphia Inquirer – June 8, 2006)
• "PSEG–Exelon Merger Benefits Politicians" (Courier-Post – June 8, 2006)
• "Utilities And Critics Trade Barbs Over Lobbying Activities" (Newsday – June 7, 2006)
• "We Are Going To Pump You Up" (Star-Ledger – April 16, 2006)
• "Utility Offers Energy Credit, But Tri-County Area Left Out For Now" (Courier-Post – February 2, 2006)

2005

• "Natural Gas To Skyrocket" (Courier-Post – December 15, 2005)
• "Critics Of PSEG Sale File Petitions Ahead Of Monday Deadline" (NorthJersey.com – November 16, 2005)
• "BPU Staff Raises Concerns About PSEG-Exelon Merger" (Newsday – November 15, 2005)
• "Utility Testifies Against Merger" (Courier-Post – November 15, 2005)
• "Homeowners Face New Hike In Natural Gas" (Star-Ledger – November 11, 2005)
• "Beat The Heat" (Asbury Park Press – October 23, 2005)
• "Groups Join Against Acquisition Of PSEG" (Courier-Post – October 13, 2005)
• "Coalition Urges BPU To Block Sale Of PSEG" (NorthJersey.com – October 13, 2005)
• "Ganging Up On Merger" (Star-Ledger – October 12, 2005)
• "Exelon/PSEG Merger — Too Little For Consumers" (Philadelphia Inquirer – June 16, 2005)
• "Groups, Unions Join To Fight PSEG-Exelon Merger" (Gloucester County Times – June 13, 2005)
• "Exelon's Deal For Public Service Faces All Manner Of Opposition" (Star-Ledger – May 8, 2005)
• "Exelon/PSEG Merger — Bright Idea, Bad Wiring" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 31, 2005)
• "Groups Oppose PSEG Merger With Exelon" (KWQC-TV 6 – March 31, 2005)
• "Two Consumer Groups Oppose Takeover Of PSEG" (Asbury Park Press – March 30, 2005)
• "Watchdogs Try To Block Merger" (Courier-Post – March 29, 2005)
• "Jersey Groups Object To PSEG Deal" (Star-Ledger – March 29, 2005)
• "Groups Oppose PSEG Merger With Exelon" (Bridgeton News – March 29, 2005)
• "Exelon — Groups Fight Acquisition" (York Daily Record – March 29, 2005)
• "Regulators Urged To Reject PSEG Merger" (NorthJersey.com – March 29, 2005)
• "Exelon's $12 Billion Deal For PSEG Is Opposed By Consumer Groups" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 29, 2005)
• "N.J. Advocacy Groups State Case Against Expected Exelon Merger" (Chicago Tribune – March 29, 2005)
• "Groups Oppose PSEG Merger With Exelon" (Kansas City Star – March 28, 2005)
• "Groups Fight Exelon Deal" (Chicago Tribune – March 26, 2005)
• "PSEG Deal Would Be Bad For Consumers, Watchdog Groups Say" (Bloomberg.com – March 26, 2005)
• "Electricity Prices Expected To Spike Over This Summer" (Star-Ledger – February 17, 2005)
• "Exelon Sparks Illinois Outcry, New Jersey Carrot Stirs Sharing Call" (Chicago Tribune – February 2, 2005)

2003

• "Group Fighting Deregulation" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – August 22, 2003)
• "Paying The Price For Electricity Deregulation" (Star-Ledger – July 13, 2003)
• "$30 Million State Fund To Help Needy Pay Utility Bills" (Star-Ledger – March 21, 2003)
• "Winning Energy Suppliers Cited In California Price-Gouging" (Star-Ledger – March 6, 2003)
• "Last Alternative Energy Supplier May Quit State" (Star-Ledger – March 4, 2003)

Women's Housing Initiative

2008

• "A Home Of Her Own: Seminar Offers Help For Women Interested In A Buying A Homel" (Gloucester County Times – June 20, 2008)

Work & Family Balance Campaign (Family Leave Insurance; Paid Family Leave)

2009

• "Small Firms Find They Must Comply With New Leave Law" (NJBIZ – June 1, 2009)
• "Staying Home Easier Said Than Done" (The Times of Trenton – May 5, 2009)

2008

• "N.J. Enacts Paid Family Leave" (Stateline – May 14, 2008)
• "Welcome Legislation" (The Times of Trenton – May 6, 2008)
• "Gov. Corzine Signs The Family Leave Act" (ABC News / WPVI (Philadelphia) – May 2, 2008 – includes link to BROADCAST VIDEO)
• "Gov. Corzine Signs Paid Family Leave Act" (Star-Ledger – May 2, 2008)
• "Corzine Signs Paid Leave Bill in 'Legacy Moment'" (NJBIZ – May 2, 2008)
• "N.J. Family Leave Is The Right Thing" (Philadelphia Inquirer – April 12, 2008)
• "Scare Talk On Paid Leave" (Star-Ledger – April 8, 2008)
• "New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Paid Leave For Workers" (New York Times – April 8, 2008)
• "Corzine: Will OK Family Leaves" (Philadelphia Inquirer – April 8, 2008)
• "The Ins And Outs On Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – April 8, 2008)
• "Family Leave Heads To Corzine" (Press of Atlantic City – April 8, 2008)
• "Family Leave Narrowly OK'd" (Courier-Post Online – April 8, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Act Clears State Senate" (Star-Ledger – April 7, 2008)
• "Senate Passes Family Leave Bill" (NJBIZ – April 7, 2008)
• "Hurdle Remains For Paid Leave" (Gloucester County Times – April 6, 2008)
• "In N.J., Offering Paid Leave Is An Emotional Debate" (Newsday – March 15, 2008)
• "New Jersey Assembly Approves Paid Leave To Care For Baby Or Ailing Kin" (New York Times – March 14, 2008)
• "Family Leave Bill Passes Assembly, Needs Senate Re-Vote" (Star-Ledger – March 13, 2008)
• "Assembly OKs Paid Work Leave; Final Approval Expected Monday" (Newsday – March 13, 2008)
• "Amended Paid Family Leave Bill Passes Assembly Committee" (Star-Ledger – March 10, 2008)
• "Family Leave Bill Improved" (Home News Tribune – March 10, 2008)
• "Who's Afraid Of Paid Family Leave?" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 6, 2008)
• "New Jersey Senate Votes For Leave To Care For Kin" (New York Times – March 4, 2008)
• "Paid Family-Leave Program Wins Approval In New Jersey Senate" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 4, 2008)
• "NJ Paid Family Leave Program Wins Approval In Senate" (Star-Ledger – March 3, 2008)
• "Six Weeks' Paid Family Leave Gains" (Star-Ledger – February 29, 2008)
• "Family Leave Bill Receives Panel's OK" (Courier-Post Online – February 29, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Clears Another Hurdle" (NJBIZ – February 28, 2008)
• "Assembly Lawmakers Finally Advance Plan For Paid Work Leave" (Newsday – February 28, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Could Get To Governor Soon" (NJBIZ – February 27, 2008)
• "Catching Up on Family Values" (New York Times – February 26, 2008)
• "Make N.J. A Worker-Friendly State" (Express-Times – February 11, 2008)
• "Paid Leave Deserves To Pass" (Star-Ledger – February 8, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Plan Is Good For Jersey" (Home News Tribune – January 30, 2008)
• "Family Leave Of 6 Paid Weeks Gains In New Jersey" (Press of Atlantic City – January 29, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Bill Advances" (Courier-Post Online – January 29, 2008)
• "Effort Renewed To Let Workers Take Paid Leave" (Newsday – January 27, 2008)
• "Trenton's Reunion With Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – January 27, 2008)
• "N.J. Family-Leave Bill To Be Revived" (Philadelphia Inquirer – January 22, 2008)
• "Sweeney Amends Family Leave Bill" (Today's Sunbeam – January 22, 2008)
• "New Paid Family Leave Bill Unveiled" (NJBIZ – January 21, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Measure Necessary In State" (Courier-Post Online – January 13, 2008)
• "Democratic Leaders: Ethics Overhaul, Paid Family Leave Top Agenda" (Newsday – January 4, 2008)

2007

• "N.J. Family-Leave Bill: Compassion Vs. Cost" (Philadelphia Inquirer – December 31, 2007)
• "Sweeney Confident Over Paid Leave Bill" (Today's Sunbeam – December 30, 2007)
• "Who Bears The Burden?" (Asbury Park Press – December 24, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Looms As Major Unfinished Business" (Newsday – December 23, 2007)
• "Family Leave" (The Times of Trenton – December 17, 2007)
• "Family Leave Foes Do Not Want To Listen" (Courier-Post Online – December 16, 2007)
• "Roberts Says Family Leave Plan Will Soon Become Law" (Courier-Post Online – December 14, 2007)
• "Modest Worker Protection Should Pass" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 13, 2007)
• "Move On Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – December 13, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave's Time Has Arrived" (Home News Tribune – December 12, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave To Be N.J. Reality" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 12, 2007)
• "Corzine Defends Family Leave Before Critics" (Star-Ledger – December 12, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave" (The Times of Trenton – December 12, 2007)
• "Paid Leave Backers Find New Use For Onesies" (Newsday – December 10, 2007)
• "Key Committee Chairman Expects Family Leave Vote" (Asbury Park Press – December 7, 2007)
• "Diluted Family Leave Plan Opposed" (Asbury Park Press – December 6, 2007)
• "Robots Don't Need Paid Family Leave" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 6, 2007)
• "Family Matter" (The Times of Trenton – December 2, 2007)
• "Governor Is Intent On Passage Of Paid Family Leave Law" (Star-Ledger – December 1, 2007)
• "Help N.J. Caregivers" (Philadelphia Inquirer – November 29, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Should Approve Paid Leave" (Express-Times – November 23, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Now" (Star-Ledger – November 22, 2007)
• "Paid Leave Plan Gets Boost In New Jersey" (Newsday – November 19, 2007)
• "A Killer 'Compromise'" (NJBIZ – October 29, 2007)
• "Some N.J. Business Owners Say They Support Paid Family Leave" (Courier-Post Online – September 20, 2007)
• "NJ: Some Business Owners Back Paid Leave" (BusinessWeek – September 19, 2007)
• "New Jersey Holds Its Largest Labor Day Celebration" (Fox 29 News – August 31, 2007)
• "Family-Leave Values" (New York Times – July 29, 2007)
• "Caring For Caregivers" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – July 29, 2007)
• "Family-Leave Insurance Would Aid Businesses" (Philadelphia Inquirer – July 11, 2007)
• "Corzine Pushes Paid Family Leave" (NJBIZ – June 25, 2007)
• "Governor Back In A.C. With Pledge To Workers" (Press of Atlantic City – June 14, 2007)
• "Corzine Urges Legislature To Approve Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – June 14, 2007)
• "Tangible Family Values" (New York Times – June 10, 2007)
• "Family Leave Is Good For Business" (Star-Ledger – June 3, 2007)
• "N.J. Takes A Step Toward Paid Family Leave" (USA Today – May 25, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Act Going To N.J. Senate" (Philadelphia Business Journal – May 25, 2007)
• "Lawmakers In New Jersey Advance Bill On Paid Leave" (New York Times – May 25, 2007)
• "N.J. Lawmakers Push 'Paid Leave' For Caretakers" (CBS 3 Philadelphia – May 24, 2007)
• "Enact Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – May 24, 2007)
• "Insurance Would Help Workers" (Star-Ledger – March 16, 2007)
• "Workers Would Welcome Paid Family Leaves" (PhillyBurbs.com – February 13, 2007)
• "Paid Leave Clears A Big Hurdle" (NJBIZ – February 12, 2007)
• "Paid To Stay Home" (Asbury Park Press – February 12, 2007)
• "Yes For Paid Leave" (Daily Record – February 9, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Bill Advances" (Herald News – February 6, 2007)
• "In A First, Senate Committee Approves Paid Family Leave Bill" (Star-Ledger – February 6, 2007)
• "Bill Approved For Paid Family Leave Benefits" (Asbury Park Press – February 6, 2007)
• "New Jersey Would Be Second In Nation For Paid Family Leave" (Herald News – February, 2007)
• "Senate Panel Endorses Paid-Family-Leave Bill" (Home News Tribune – February 5, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Proposal Moves Forward" (NJ.com – February 5, 2007)
• "U.S. Family-Oriented Job Policies Weak" (Yahoo! News – February 1, 2007)
• "Return Of Paid Family Leaves" (NJBIZ – January 15, 2007)
• "Family Leave Insurance: It's The Right Thing To Do" (The Times of Trenton – January 2, 2007)

2006

• "Give Families A Hand" (Star-Ledger – December 5, 2006)
• "Effective Way To Fund Paid Family Leave" (Home News Tribune – December 3, 2006)
• "Most Jerseyans Back Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – November 30, 2006)
• "Poll: New Jerseyans Support Paid Family Leave" (Courier-Post Online – November 30, 2006)
• "New Push For Paid Family Leave In N.J." (Washington Post – November 29, 2006)
• "The Problem Of A Pregnant Pause" (Christian Science Monitor – July 31, 2006)
• "Family Policies Can Be Unfriendly" (Star-Gazette – July 31, 2006)

2005

• "Jersey Group Puts A Price On Cost Of Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – December 21, 2005)
• "Committee Advances Public Advocate Bill" (Asbury Park Press – February 8, 2005)

2004

• "California's Paid Family Leave – Looking Into Law To Aid Caregivers" (Philadelphia Inquirer – July 6, 2004)
• "Paid Sick Days Necessary For Healthy Families, Happy Employees " (Asbury Park Press – June 18, 2004)
• "Strength To Families, Businesses" (Philadelphia Inquirer – January 26, 2004)
• "Two Days For Sick Kids Isn't Unreasonable" (Herald News – January 25, 2004)
• "McGreevey's Paid Sick Leave Proposal A Modest First Step" (Asbury Park Press – January 22, 2004)

New Jersey Newspapers Online

Asbury Park Press	Neptune, NJ
Belleville Post	Bloomfield, NJ
Bloomberg Business News	Princeton, NJ
Bridgeton News	Bridgeton, NJ
Burlington County Times	Willingboro, NJ
Business News New Jersey	New Brunswick, NJ
Clark Eagle	Union, NJ
Coast Star, The	Manasquan, NJ
Courier-News, The	Bridgewater, NJ
Courier-Post	Cherry Hill, NJ
Daily Journal, The	Vineland, NJ
Daily Record	Parsippany, NJ
East Orange Record	Orange, NJ
Examiner	Allentown, NJ
Gazette Leader	Union, NJ
Glen Ridge Paper, The	Bloomfield, NJ
Gloucester County Times, The	Woodbury, NJ
Haddon Herald	Haddonfield, NJ
Hammonton Gazette, The	Hammonton, NJ
Herald News	West Paterson, NJ
Home News Tribune	East Brunswick, NJ
Hunterdon County Democrat	Flemington, NJ
Independent—Holmdel	Holmdel, NJ
Independent Press, The	Bloomfield, NJ
Irvington Herald	Maplewood, NJ
Jersey Journal, The	Jersey City, NJ
Montclair Times, The	Montclair, NJ
New Egypt Press	New Egypt, NJ
New Jersey Herald, The	Newton, NJ
New Jersey Jewish News	Wippany, NJ
News Flash	Newark, NJ
News Report	Turnersville, NJ
News-Record	Maplewood, NJ
North Jersey.com	northern NJ
Nutley Journal	Bloomfield, NJ
Ocean County Observer	Toms River, NJ
Orange Transcript	Orange, NJ
Pennington Post	Pennington, NJ
Plain Dealer	Blackwood, NJ
Press of Atlantic City, The	Pleasantville, NJ
Princeton Packet, The	Princeton, NJ
Rahway Progress	Union, NJ
Record, The	Hackensack, NJ
Record-Breeze	Blackwood NJ
Star and Wave	Cape May, NJ
Star-Ledger, The/ New Jersey Online	Newark, NJ
Suburban—Sayreville	Sayreville, NJ
Times, The	Scotch Plains, NJ
Times of Trenton, The	Trenton, NJ
Today's Sunbeam	Salem, NJ
Trentonian, The	Trenton, NJ
Vailsburg Leader	Maplewood, NJ
West Milford Messenger	West Milford, NJ
West Orange Chronicle	Orange, NJ
Westfield Leader, The	Westfield, NJ

updated 7.2.2009 — copyright © nj citizen action. all rights reserved — site map