
Simonsen & McClellan Stand with Hard-Working New Jerseyans, Earn Endorsement from Building Trades Council
Simonsen & McClellan Stand with Hard-Working New Jerseyans, Earn Endorsement from Building Trades Council

Simonsen & McClellan: DEP Backs Down Under Pressure But the Plan Still Threatens Shore Communities
Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan are sounding the alarm on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s revised coastal regulations, warning that the changes still pose a significant threat to Shore communities.

Simonsen’s Bill Honoring the Vital Role of Coaches and Mentors in Student Success Awaits Governor’s Approval
Assemblyman Erik Simonsen, prime sponsor of A3323, is proud to advocate for legislation that honors the essential role of coaches and extracurricular leaders in our schools. The bill will ensure that pay for extracurricular duties such as coaching sports, leading afterschool clubs, such as music and fine arts, is included in pension calculations under the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), recognizing this work as a vital part of an educator’s contribution.

Assemblymen Simonsen and McClellan: Trenton Keeps Taking: It’s Time for a Change
Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan have once again voted NO on the state budget, standing firm against an unsustainable financial path that is crushing New Jersey families. Since their arrival in Trenton, the state budget has surged by over 67%, ballooning to more than $58 billion, while the needs of South Jersey continue to be ignored.

Simonsen and McClellan Call on Residents to Say No to Governor Murphy’s “Fun Tax”
New Jersey Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan oppose Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed “fun tax,” which targets family activities like mini golf and go-karts.

Simonsen and McClellan Backed by AFL-CIO Members in Manufacturing, Hospitality, and Beyond
Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan earn AFL-CIO endorsement, supported by workers in manufacturing, hospitality, and more across South Jersey. Discover how their leadership champions economic growth.

New Jersey Moves to Unclog Development Bottlenecks and Fight Flooding
Aiming to break through development bottlenecks and address regional flooding, the New Jersey General Assembly passed a bill (A5545) that allows soil conservation districts to expand beyond their current five-member cap. Sponsored by Assemblymen Donald Guardian and Antwan McClellan, the legislation empowers conservation districts to collaborate regionally on shared environmental challenges like watershed protection and erosion control.

Legislation Creating New Database in DMAVA Passes Committee
Assemblymen Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen are simplifying access to veterans’ benefits with a new bill (A3055) that directs the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to create a secure database of discharge papers. The legislation aims to reduce the burden on veterans applying for support by centralizing proof-of-service documents like the DD-214. With over half of New Jersey’s veterans aged 65 and older, the bill is a step toward more streamlined and accessible benefits.

Assembly Committee Advances Bill Co-Sponsored by Simonsen and McClellan to Improve Seizure Care in Schools
Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan have co-sponsored Assembly Bill A2255, a bipartisan measure that ensures all New Jersey school staff are trained every two years in how to care for students with epilepsy and seizure disorders. The bill has successfully advanced out of the Assembly Education Committee, where Assemblyman Erik Simonsen proudly serves as a member.


SOUTH JERSEY LAWMAKERS’ ZOOM CALL WITH N.J. DEP BREAKS DOWN PLASTIC BAG BAN FOR BUSINESSES
Assemblyman Antwan McClellan calls for a full stop on Gov. Phil Murphy’s plan to allow 260 inmates from New Jersey prisons and halfway houses to walk free Feb. 10 under his early-release public health emergency program. Meanwhile, law-abiding citizens must continue to live under mandates that restrict their freedoms.

N.J. students should learn about harmful effects of pot, say Simonsen and McClellan
N.J. students should learn about harmful effects of pot, say Simonsen and McClellan

More inmates to go free as Murphy extends health emergency again
More inmates to go free as Murphy extends health emergency again