--April 09, 2013--

Today is national ‘Equal Pay Day.’ One New Jersey legislator is calling for an end to the pay discrepancies that still plague women across America. She thinks having to ask for something that women so clearly deserve is ridiculous in the year 2013.

--April 09, 2013--

Christie is clearly the odds-on favorite in the race; he’s got a ton of cash, his opponent is relatively unknown, and he taps into a deep well of suburban anger about stagnant wages and soaring property taxes. But he is in fact as bad as Scott Walker. Period.

--April 09, 2013--

State Sen. Barbara Buono, the likely Democratic gubernatorial candidate, today faulted Gov. Chris Christie for refusing to sign legislation intended to equalize pay for women in the workplace.

--April 08, 2013--

Buono, a 59-year-old attorney from Metuchen, mother of four and stepmother of two, is taking on a literal and figurative media heavyweight. Christie has hugged Bruce Springsteen, munched a doughnut on late-night TV with David Letterman and appeared on Saturday Night Live in his Superstorm Sandy battle gear.

--April 08, 2013--

Rep. Rush Holt speaks out in this column against the Keystone XL pipeline which has already began to cause problems even though it is a relatively new structure.

--April 08, 2013--

Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who has been an outspoken advocate for autism assistance, said the program he visited, the Center for Independence, could provide a national model. But that is unlikely to happen without some government assistance, he said.

--April 08, 2013--

Governor Christie’s proposed budget could end up with a $637 million shortfall by next summer according to a non-partisan legislative analyst’s recent review, but Democratic lawmakers said Monday the worst-case scenario could be closer to $1 billion.

--April 08, 2013--

Pundits said President Obama was crying wolf on sequestration. Turns out the wolf is real, says former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau in his debut Daily Beast column.

--March 06, 2012--

(Trenton) Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, issued the following statement regarding the passing of Congressman Donald Payne:

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Representative Donald Payne. New Jersey and America have lost a genuine pioneer. Donald Payne lived a life dedicated to his community and was a tireless voice for oppressed people throughout the world, regardless of rank. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and with the many people whose lives he touched and who are mourning his passing today."

--March 01, 2012--

(Trenton) – Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, announced the establishment of a political campaign resume bank housed at the NJDSC. This resume bank will be a single clearinghouse for Democratic campaigns looking for staff members. “As State Party Chairman, I strive to connect Democratic campaigns with qualified applicants to serve in a variety of campaign positions. The resume bank is a vehicle to accomplish that goal.” Applicants looking to connect with a New Jersey based campaign should send their resume to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Please indicate in the body of the email if there is a specific area for consideration – management, fundraising, research, outreach, political, field or internship.

--February 22, 2012--

(Trenton) New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Wisniewski issued the following statement regarding Governor Christie’s comments on Piers Morgan Tonight about Warren Buffett’s plan to ensure tax fairness:

"Governor Christie's comment that he was tired of hearing about Warren Buffett may have suprised national viewers but for New Jersey residents it's just the latest example of the Governor's intolerance for anyone who disagrees with him. In this case, he's dismissive of Mr. Buffett because of his call for tax equity and his record of creating wealth by investing in American companies and American jobs. Instead, Governor Christie prefers tax policies favoring the wealthy and a presidential candidate who made millions by destroying American companies and sending American jobs overseas."

--February 17, 2012--

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Wisniewski issued the following statement regarding today's Star Ledger story, which detailed accounts of members of Chris Christie’s New Jersey GOP “lurking outside their [NJEA's] offices in hooded sweatshirts and knit caps.” These operatives included a former member of Christie’s administration.

--February 16, 2012--

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman and Assembly Deputy Speaker John Wisniewski issued the following remarks today in support of A-1, the bill he sponsored to legalize same-sex marriage.

--February 08, 2012--

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Wisniewski and Marriage Equality legislation sponsor in the New Jersey General Assembly issued the following statement regarding the 9th Circuit Court ruling about California’s Prop 8.

--February 03, 2012--

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Wisniewski issued the following statement on the January jobs report showing the economy added private sector jobs for the 23rd straight month.

--February 01, 2012--

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Wisniewski released the following statement on the results of the Florida Republican Primary.