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September 03, 2026
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Recent Violence in Trenton
Congresswoman Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement in response to recent violence in Trenton, NJ including Sunday’s shooting at a block party on Locust Street: The tragedy of Sunday's shooting highlights the need to do better by the people of Trenton. The city’s unique role as our state capital means responsibility falls not just on the city, but on all levels of government and community members. This block party, while unsanctioned, was not unknown to Trenton Police. A v… Continue Reading
September 02, 2026Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Lead Effort Demanding HUD Protect Fair Housing Program
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Congressman Al Green, along with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, raising serious concerns about recent actions that threaten the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) and the local fair housing organizations that serve communities across the nation. A copy of the letter can be accessed by clicking here. The lawmakers expressed con… Continue Reading
September 01, 2026Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after her vote to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, 2026. “Today’s passage of this continuing resolution pushes the government funding deadline to December 11th. While keeping the government open and functioning is important, I’m disappointed in the Republicans in the House who have thus far failed to seek bipartisan agreements with Democra… Continue Reading
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