The Situation The recently proposed state budget includes a devastating cut to the Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers (HWRCs), allocating only $535,000 for the entire state — a massive 75% cut. If this budget passes as written, three out of our six centers will be forced to close their doors. Families in eight New Jersey counties will lose access to the critical support systems they rely on. What are the HWRCs? For over 30 years, the HWRCs have served as a critical state-legis

Written by: Gina Ramos - Clean Energy Consultant New Jersey is pursuing one of the most ambitious climate goals in the country: achieving 100% clean electricity by 2035. This accelerated target was established through Executive Order No. 315, signed by Governor Phil Murphy in February 2023, which moved the original 2050 clean-electricity deadline forward by 15 years. The order directs state agencies to speed up renewable-energy development, reduce emissions, and prepare for a