In New Jersey, we pride ourselves on our quality public schools, our talented workforce, and some of the most innovative businesses in the world. But for too many families, our state is increasingly unaffordable, and it’s forced too many New Jerseyans to consider leaving home for another state. Since I was first elected, I’ve focused on making New Jersey a more affordable place for families by fighting for tax relief, lowering health care and energy costs, and cracking down on price gouging.

Take the skyrocketing cost of groceries as an example. I have met with families across New Jersey, and I have heard time and time again that the high price of groceries is a critical concern. As a mom buying food for a family of six, including two teenage boys, I get it. In Congress, I introduced a bill that would provide incentives to small food retailers, helping them compete with big corporations and lower grocery prices. As governor, I will work to create a welcoming business environment for food retailers, increasing competition throughout our state, which will directly reduce grocery bills for families.

I will continue to do more to reduce the cost of living so families can stay together right here in New Jersey. I will focus on making housing more available and more affordable, improving transparency and cutting costs in our health care sector, and expanding competition to prevent price gouging at the supermarket. From housing and grocery prices, to child care and health care, I will work constantly as your governor to bring down costs for families.

Read more about Mikie’s Affordability Agenda, and how it will bring down the cost of living.