The bill would also allow individuals and organizations to make donations to help establish the license plate program. Any remaining donations, along with plate fees collected after administrative expenses, would be deposited into the United States Coast Guard License Plate Fund and appropriated annually to the Coast Guard.

Ahead of Fall Sports Season, Simonsen Renews Call for "Michael Fisher's Law" to Protect Young Athletes. Legislation Would Require Lifesaving AEDs at Youth Sporting Events and Large Public Venues

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To tackle the issue, Simonsen has introduced legislation establishing a statewide strategy to remove abandoned and derelict vessels while providing municipalities with the resources they need to do the job.

Another Fortune 500 company is leaving New Jersey. Assemblyman Antwan McClellan explains why the state's business climate, record budget, and economic priorities should concern every New Jerseyan.

Cape May, Cumberland, and Atlantic County residents encouraged to stay informed and utilize New Jersey's cooling center resources.

Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan explain why they voted against New Jersey's FY2027 State Budget, citing affordability, fiscal responsibility, and accountability to taxpayers.

Cape May County is known for its beautiful beaches, iconic boardwalks, and family-friendly attractions, but what keeps millions of visitors coming back year after year? Assemblyman Antwan McClellan and Cape May County Tourism Director Diane Wieland took that question for a spin—literally.

The two met at Castaway Cove Playland in Ocean City, where they mixed tourism talk with a little thrill-seeking, discussing everything from transportation funding and local businesses to cultural heritage and the unique experiences that make Cape May County one of New Jersey’s premier vacation destinations. Between the rides and the laughs, Wieland shared why the county's appeal extends far beyond the shoreline and why families continue making memories here generation after generation.

McClellan Introduces Legislation Inspired by Michael Kidd-Gilchrist’s Advocacy, Visits Wildwood Schools to Discuss Perseverance and Public Service

Simonsen Bill Inspired by Army Veteran Would Open High School Coaching Opportunities for Veterans

Assemblyman Erik Simonsen calls for continued search efforts and community support for Matthew Oliver, a South Jersey fisherman missing in the Delaware Bay near Gandy’s Beach.

The assemblymen noted they have consistently opposed state budgets during their time in office, arguing that they have relied on unsustainable spending increases without delivering meaningful relief for taxpayers. They warned that if the same pattern continues during this year’s negotiations, the final budget could grow even larger before it is adopted.

Senator Michael Testa Jr., Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan proudly recognize Women in Construction Week, honoring the skilled tradeswomen who are strengthening New Jersey’s workforce, building critical infrastructure, and serving as leaders within the construction industry.

Ahead of the New Jersey’s March 10 budget address, lawmakers call on Governor Sherrill and Statehouse Democrats to match calls for restraint with fiscally responsible action.

“I recently had the opportunity to tour Millville’s Star Academy firsthand, and what I saw was truly impressive. The program is delivering real results - students are actively engaged in STEM learning, gaining hands-on experience in science and technology, and building skills that will carry them into high school and beyond,” Simonsen added.

“The closest hospital providing comprehensive maternity care for women is nearly 50 miles away for some Cape May County residents. This limited access to health care plays a significant role in the health outcomes of South Jersey moms and babies,” McClellan said.

“A telehealth program for pregnant patients on Medicaid who are living in medically underserved communities like the southern shore region would give more moms the ability to receive critical prenatal care.”

“Our children should never have to wonder whether traffic will stop when their bus lights are flashing,” Simonsen said. “When the bus stops, you stop. It’s that simple.”

Assemblymen Simonsen and McClellan condemn New Jersey’s ICE tracking portal, warning it endangers law enforcement and increases community tensions.

McClellan is sponsoring Assembly Bill A1460, legislation that would dedicate 100 percent of hotel and motel occupancy fee revenues to arts, historical heritage, and tourism promotion across New Jersey, ensuring that local communities, particularly shore and tourism driven regions like Cape May County, see real returns from the visitors they attract. The legislation is co sponsored by Assemblyman Erik K. Simonsen and is currently pending before the Legislature.

Assemblyman Erik K. Simonsen (R-Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland) is renewing his call for passage of legislation to strengthen cannabis education in New Jersey public schools as new data shows rising use and addiction among teenagers nationwide.