House Democrats push for state and local taxes relief in appropriations bill
Despite roadblocks, five House Democrats are still fighting for relief on the $10,000 limit on the federal deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., sent a letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, urging colleagues to deny the IRS funds to block […]
Rep. Sherrill, Colleagues Lead Appropriations Request to Support State-level SALT Relief
Washington, DC –– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) led an appropriations request letter with Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Tom Malinowski (NJ-7), Katie Porter (CA-45), and Tom Suozzi (NY-3) urging the House Appropriations Committee to provide state and local tax (SALT) relief for hard-working, middle class families in the Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Services and General Government […]
Rep. Mikie Sherrill Urges Biden To Take Action On Baby Formula Crisis
NORTH JERSEY — Rep. Mikie Sherrill and 15 other moms in Congress urged President Joe Biden to take action on the baby formula crisis. The congresswomen called on the administration to take immediate actions that would expand the formula supply across the country. READ MORE >>
SEIU 32BJ Unveils Congressional Endorsements for Primaries
The members of SEIU 32BJ, the largest property services union in the country, today announced all their endorsements for the upcoming 2022 congressional primary election. “SEIU 32BJ gives building service workers in New Jersey a political voice. Elections are opportunities for us to support candidates that will fight for and protect working families and their […]
Area officials speak out in support of Roe v. Wade
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On May 9, residents from across Essex County joined elected officials at Norman Samuels Plaza in Newark for a rally in support of the codification of protection for abortion rights. In addition to concerned community members, the rally was attended by New Jersey Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, U.S. Rep. […]
Press Release: NJ FMBA Endorses Mikie Sherrill for Reelection
West Caldwell, NJ — The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (NJ FMBA) announced today their endorsement of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for reelection in NJ-11.
Mikie Sherrill: Graduates, you already know how to lead | A 2022 commencement essay
Each generation has its own challenges, its own tests of strength. From the Great Depression to World Wars, the Civil Rights Movement, 9/11, and the Great Recession — young Americans have always faced adversities and uncertainties that influence their formative years. Yet, tragedy or conflict often creates resilience, caring, and an innovative spirit in young […]
Passed the House: Rep. Sherrill’s Legislation to Address and Prevent Flooding in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, DC–– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology’s Environment Subcommittee, secured passage of her legislation, the Providing Research and Estimates of Changes In Precipitation (PRECIP) Act, in the House. The PRECIP Act will update out-of-date precipitation data by providing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with consistent funding […]
We need better rainfall predictions after Ida, N.J. lawmaker says. Her bill just cleared House.
The remnants of Hurricane Ida slammed into New Jersey last September, bringing torrents of rain, heavy winds, extensive flooding, and power outages. A tornado touched down in Mullica Hill. At least 30 people across the state died. Perhaps better data could have helped the state prepare for the devastating storm, and legislation that passed the […]
Interview with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
New Jersey Is The World is a podcast on a loose, hilarious, loving exploration of America’s greatest and strangest state. On this episode, It is with great pride that I invite you to listen to this interview with my Congresswoman, the great Mikie Sherrill of the NJ-11th District. READ MORE >>