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| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-concludes-2023-jersey-summer-road-trip | Booker Concludes 2023 Jersey Summer Road Trip | 2023-08-31 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Cory A. Booker | B001288 | www.booker.senate.gov | booker | https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | NEWARK, N.J. — Over seven days, U.S. Senator Cory Booker visited all 21 of New Jersey’s counties, hearing from an array of constituents—educators, veterans, incarcerated people, farmers, firefighters, seniors, small-business owners, and more—as he highlighted his efforts to invest in and expand justice for New Jerseyans. Booker’s annual summer road trips began when he was first elected to the U.S. Senate 10 years ago and are aimed at discussing the Garden State’s priorities, shine a light on the everyday New Jerseyans serving others, and show the senator’s support for local organizations, businesses, and industries. “I’m filled with gratitude and Jersey pride as I end my 2023 summer road trip,” said Senator Booker. “Every year, I learn more about our state and spend time with extraordinary New Jerseyans—humble heroes in our midst who serve their communities. It’s an honor to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate, and my conversations over the past few days will stay with me as I continue to fight for our state in Washington.” Booker began his road trip at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. He announced legislation to combat the opioid epidemic by expanding access to drug test trips, affordable and effective lifesaving devices that prevent drug overdoses. Days later, he visited the Camden County Jail, a national model in expanding treatment for populations that are disproportionately affected by addiction and mental health issues, to discuss his legislation to provide comprehensive substance abuse treatment to people who are incarcerated. In Newark, he hosted the Essex County Community Violence Intervention Summit with New Jersey’s urban mayors to discuss the gun violence epidemic that continues to grip cities across the country and highlight community-based intervention solutions to tackle this crisis. During the summit, Booker announced the introduction of the bicameral Break the Cycle of Violence Act, legislation that would provide federal grants to communities for evidence-based gun violence intervention and prevention programs designed to interrupt cycles of urban gun violence. Also on the trip: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |