In the News
SNJ Today.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 28th, at Highland Regional High School, Norcross sat down with students, school administrators, chiefs of police, and community leaders from Gloucester and Washington townships to talk about gun violence and gun safety.
...Norcross stated "Simply offering thoughts and prayers after each tragic mass shooting – then doing nothing – means nothing and Americans know it. We need to have open conversations about gun violence in our communities and resolve to take action."
New Jersey Globe. By David Wildstein
Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) has landed a spit on the new Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans.
The bi-partisan panel, created earlier this month as part of the budget compromise, will review proposals to create a federal loan program for multiemployer pension funds...
Patch. By Anthony Bellano
..."In New Jersey, deaths from heroin and fentanyl overdoses more than tripled in the last five years. That's tragic and unacceptable," Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1), vice chair of the Congressional Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, said. "Camden County, led by Freeholder Director Cappelli, has been fighting to curb the opioid epidemic on all fronts and knows we must do all we can to help those struggling with the disease of addiction. There is true human cost that's at stake."
Courier Post. By Phaedra Trethan
They gathered around the table at The Square Meal in Oaklyn to talk about ... well, whatever they wanted to talk about.
At the head of the table, surrounded by millennial voters, was U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross. The Camden Democrat wanted to hear what was on their minds Tuesday.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...A proclamation honoring the underdog team's championship season was read into the Congressional Record by U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, on Tuesday, ensuring that the long-awaited title will be a recorded part of U.S. history.
..."Philadelphia Eagles fans are known worldwide as the most passionate and dedicated fans in the NFL, and whether we identify as 'red' or 'blue,' we put that aside to all proudly wear green."
South Jersey Observer. By Anne Forline
...Congressman Donald Norcross, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined with South Jersey students and their families to announce and congratulate the region's military service academy nominees for the class of 2022.
..."These students represent the best of the best of South Jersey," said Congressman Norcross. "They are a credit to our community and our country, and whatever path they choose, I know each of them will go on to do great things."
Burlington County Times.
...That funding is expected to come from program cuts, and cities and states that apply for the grants are expected to use the money to pay for no more than 20 percent of the cost of a project. Local taxes, fees, tolls or private investment will need to be used to cover the remaining 80 percent.
Insider NJ.
...Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) – an electrician by trade, member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and Co-Chair of the Rebuilding America Task Force – expressed serious frustration and disappointment.
Patch. By Anthony Bellano
A Democratic Congressman and a Republican Congressman from South Jersey have joined the Congressional Civility and Respect Caucus. Representatives Tom MacArthur (R-3) and Donald Norcross (D-1) have joined the caucus, which is an informal group of Representatives dedicated to advancing the need for civil debate and respect for different opinions and beliefs, the congressmen announced this week.