The chapter’s key priorities include:

  • Opposing Harmful Offshore Wind Projects: Fighting to protect New Jersey’s coastline, economy, and communities from foreign-owned wind farms that threaten local industries and natural resources.
  • Economic Freedom: Cutting taxes and reducing regulations to empower families and small businesses.
  • Good Governance: Increasing transparency to eliminate corruption in state government.
  • Strengthening Public Safety and Education: Advancing policies that support law enforcement, secure communities, and give parents a stronger voice in their children’s education.

Team

Michael John Donohue

Chair of AFPI-New Jersey

Matthew T. Rooney

Executive Director of AFPI-New Jersey

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Statement | July 24, 2025

AFPI’s New Jersey Chapter Supports Alina Habba

The leadership of New Jersey’s state chapter of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI-NJ) issued the following statement following the rejection of Alina Habba by the state’s federal judiciary.
News Release | July 16, 2025

America First Policy Institute Launches Mayors’ Council Led by Scott Singer

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) proudly announced the launch of the America First Mayors’ Council, a new national initiative dedicated to empowering local leaders and strengthening the connection between federal policy and local governance.
Statement | July 7, 2025

AFPI Pennsylvania Applauds Senate Bill 9 Discharge Resolution

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI-PA) applauds the discharge resolution introduced to bring Senate Bill 9 (SB9) Save Women’s Sports Act out of the House Education Committee to the full House floor for a vote. This critical legislation, which passed the Pennsylvania Senate with bipartisan support, is essential to protecting the integrity, fairness, and safety of women’s and girls’ sports in the Commonwealth.
Op-Ed | July 3, 2025

Only Progressive Activists Demand a “King”

Political movements come and go. Some transform into something; others lack a foundation and ultimately fade away. The America First movement is revitalizing conservatism by prioritizing the needs of the nation and its citizenry over the desires of special interests or foreign actors. Although it’s been scarcely 10 years since President Donald Trump’s historic ride down the golden elevator, America First shows every sign of transformative permanence on the American political landscape.
News Release | July 1, 2025

New Jersey’s Wasteful Budget Is a Tax-and-Spend Nightmare

The New Jersey legislature passed a nearly $59 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on June 30. The budget is 376 pages long and contains $2.1 billion more in state spending than last year’s budget including approximately $250 million in wasteful spending.

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