Support for Schools, Teachers, as New School Year Starts

By Vin Gopal

As the kids head back to school this week, we are continuing to press for approval of our legislation to address the teacher shortage and provide school districts and students with better access to experienced educators.

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Assemblywomen Donlon and Peterpaul’s Legislation Supports Fight Against Computer-generated Deepfake Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery

TINTON FALLS - Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul and Assemblywoman Margie Donlon (D-Monmouth) have worked since their election in 2023 to fight against the exploitation of children and women on social media and the internet.

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Our Community Outreach Efforts

By Vin Gopal

An important part of our job as state legislators is making sure that residents of the communities we represent can navigate state departments to get the information and resources they need.

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A More Standardized Approach to Teaching About the Holocaust and Genocide

By Vin Gopal

Two years ago, the governor signed my bill into law creating the Commission on Holocaust Education, to determine how well school districts are doing incorporating Holocaust and genocide into their K-12 curriculum.

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Senator Gopal, Assemblywoman Donlon, and Assemblywoman Peterpaul Announce Sept. 16 PAS-1 Workshop in Ocean

TINTON FALLS - Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul, D-Monmouth, today announced a workshop on how to file for the state’s three property tax relief programs on September 16, 2025 in Ocean Township.

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New Regulations on Independent Contractors Could be Harmful

By Vin Gopal

The state Department of Labor’s proposed rules for independent contractors could harm the very groups of workers it is trying to help.

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Stay NJ, Property Tax Reimbursements Programs Expanded in State Budget

By Vin Gopal

There is good news in the FY2026 state budget for homeowners, renters and seniors.

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Securing Funding for Learning Initiatives in the State Budget

By Vin Gopal

We succeeded in securing funding for several important educational initiatives in the FY2026 state budget.

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Securing Grants for Local Monmouth County Nonprofits in the State Budget

By Vin Gopal

We have been hard at work to ensure that Monmouth County nonprofit organizations received their fair share in the FY2026 state budget during a very challenging budget year.

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Op-Ed / Streamlining the Path for Career and Technical Education Teachers

By Vin Gopal

Addressing the shortage of career and technical education teachers will better prepare students for success in college and good-paying STEM careers, and help keep New Jersey’s economy competitive.

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Netflix Studios: A Boost to Monmouth County Small Businesses, NJ Economy

By Vin Gopal

The local small businesses, labor unions, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholders were curious when they arrived at Monmouth University for a meeting that we hosted with Netflix executives in 2023. 

They left excited.

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Op-Ed: Standing Against Federal Cuts to Law Enforcement, EMS, Crime Victims

By Vin Gopal

The federal government’s decision to cancel hundreds of public safety grants that support law enforcement, firefighters, and victim services places all of us in danger.

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Strengthing Protections for Sexual Assault Victims

By Vin Gopal

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we stand with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and many New Jersey organizations, dedicated professionals, and law enforcement agencies working to increase awareness, help victims, and prevent sexual assault.

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