In the News
Hill Reporter. By Chris Walker
...President Donald Trump inches closer and closer toward possibly declaring an official national emergency in order to secure funds for his border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, lawmakers from both major political parties in Congress are coming together with plans to challenge the move.
InsiderNJ.
...Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) are leading more than sixty of their colleagues in calling on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to prioritize policies that will help tackle the opioid epidemic.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, also weighed in, saying federal workers would suffer "because of Trump's egotistical, politically motivated temper tantrum."
..."In New Jersey alone, more than 5,000 federal employees will be impacted by this reckless Trump shutdown. It's heartless," Norcross added.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, said the contract was welcome news for the region as it will add to the work performed at the site and help ensure high-paying jobs remain there for the foreseeable future.
Patch. By Anthony Bellano
..."We've seen tremendous job growth in Camden, along with major improvements to city schools, parks and public safety – and now we're bringing home a clean-energy investment that will make our city even more resilient," Norcross said. "As a former electrician, I've long-been pushing my colleagues to focus on and invest in American infrastructure projects, specifically involving our Grid. This opportunity to have a new renewable energy source in Camden will help our local economy, our environment and our residents."
New Jersey Globe. By Nikita Biryukov
..."It's an honor for me to serve in a leadership role on the Steering and Policy Committee where I can help shape our agenda for working families and ensure that committees are well-balanced with my colleagues from New Jersey," Norcross said.
SNJ Today. By Melanie Zayas
...This year, U.S. Representative Donald Norcross led the Pearl Harbor commemoration ceremony as a keynote speaker.
..."It takes great courage to go to war, but it takes more strength to make the peace and it's the wisdom to know the difference," says Norcross.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Despite the delays, Norcross, who has pressed for a federal minimum wage hike, said Thursday he was encouraged to see the process begin in the state Legislature.
NJBiz. By David Hutter
...Congressman Donald Norcross, D-1st District, called the Camden School District key to the city's revitalization.
..."It was not too long ago when we looked at outcomes of children who call this city home and they were not particularly bright," Norcross said. "This brings opportunity for kids. When we think about this massive building, it is transformative."
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Another key measure was penned by Norcross, the Democratic vice chair of the task force, that would create a pilot program to provide access to job training services during recovery in order to reduce the likelihood of relapse and also boost local economies.