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• 04/10/25 - New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission
  Governor Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Way, and the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission Extend Sympathies on Nightclub Roof Collapse in the Dominican Republic

  Dominicans Living in the U.S. Seeking More Information About Loved Ones Impacted by the Disaster Are Encouraged to Call the Government-Sponsored Helpline at 1-800-969-0677

• 02/14/25 - New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission
  New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission Announces New Appointments

  The New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission today announced four new Gubernatorial and Senate appointees: Senator Anthony Bucco, Dr. Thomas Ortiz, Councilman Ruben Ramos, and Miguel Melendez.

• 11/04/24 - New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission
  NJ Department of State Welcomes Awilda Pomales-Diaz as the new Executive Director of the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission

  Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way today announced the newest appointment to the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission, Awilda Pomales-Diaz will serve as Executive Director.

• 11/04/24 - New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission
  New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission condemns anti-Puerto Rico remarks

  Today, the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission joins Governor Phil Murphy with a unified voice to condemn and admonish the anti-Puerto Rican, anti-Latino, and bigoted statements made by Tony Hinchcliffe, on behalf of former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden.

• 02/12/24
  Governor Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Way Announce Arianna Mouré as Executive Director of New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission

  Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way today announced Arianna Mouré as the Executive Director of the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission. With this appointment, Mouré becomes the first full-time staff member of the Commission.

• 07/19/23
  Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Gets Rock Star Welcome in Atlantic City by NJ PR Commission

  Puerto Rican Gov. Pedro Pierluisi received a rock star welcome at the Showboat Resort during a reception by the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission on Thursday afternoon.

• 03/17/23
  U.S. Senate confirms Puerto Rican doctor as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

• 02/14/23
  Puerto Rican Talent in Super Bowl LVII: Isiah Pacheco & Robert Quinn

  As Super Bowl LVII looms, just hours away from kickoff with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battling for a Vince Lombardi Trophy in Glendale, Arizona, several headlines have gained steam…

• 01/03/23
  New Congress Deal Will Keep Puerto Rico’s Medicaid Program Funded

  Members of Congress reached a deal Tuesday to fund Puerto Rico’s Medicaid program in a way that prevents it from running out of federal money by the end of the year and ensures stable funding for the next five years.

• 09/22/22
  Governor Murphy Sends Aid to Puerto Rico in Wake of Devastating Hurricane Fiona

  Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he has authorized aid to Puerto Rico to assist in recovery efforts caused by Hurricane Fiona. Two waves, each including 74 New Jersey State Troopers and 1 civilian medical doctor, will travel to the island to support the Puerto Rico Police Bureau. Upon arrival, they will deploy to the town of Vega Baja.