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    Patricia Badovinac
    (Rep)

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    Joe Danielsen
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    Kevin Egan
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    Susan Hucko
    (Rep)

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    Loretta Rivers
    (Dem)

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What are the most pressing challenges facing New Jersey in 2025, and how do you propose to address them?

What reforms do you support to improve New Jersey’s democracy?

How do you plan to strengthen and support New Jersey’s economy?

What steps, if any, will you take to ensure equitable funding and support for public education?

What immigration policies do you support?

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Campaign Email Lriverswhite@gmail.com
Campaign phone 8628881638
Campaign Address 249 Pinelli Drive
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/voteforrivers/
Website www.LorettaRivers.com
New Jersey residents are grappling with high costs of living, including housing, healthcare, and education. The state's 2025 budget aims to expand affordability and create economic opportunities .​ Implement targeted tax relief programs to ease the financial burden on low- and middle-income families.​ Increase investments in affordable housing initiatives to ensure access to safe and affordable homes.​ Expand access to quality healthcare services and make higher education more affordable through increased funding and scholarships.

Potential federal funding cuts threaten the accessibility and quality of healthcare services in New Jersey .​ Safeguard state healthcare programs by allocating sufficient funds to maintain services for vulnerable populations.​ Expand Medicaid coverage and support community health centers to provide comprehensive care.​ Implement policies to control prescription drug costs and improve mental health services
A strong democracy depends on active participation, fairness, and accessibility for all. As a candidate, I am committed to reforms that ensure every New Jerseyan has the ability to have their voice heard and their vote counted.

Expanding voter access by supporting automatic voter registration, early voting, and no-excuse absentee ballots. Everyone should have an easy and accessible way to participate in our democracy.

Ending gerrymandering by supporting independent redistricting commissions that create fair and competitive districts, ensuring that voters—not politicians—choose their representatives.

Promoting campaign finance reform, including greater transparency and limits on dark money, so that our elections are not dominated by a handful of wealthy donors.

Strengthening ethics laws and increasing transparency in government to build trust and ensure accountability. I believe that a healthy democracy is one where all voices are heard, all votes count, and everyone can trust.
Investing in workforce development and job training programs, especially in high-demand fields like clean energy, healthcare, and technology.

Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly women- and minority-owned businesses, through expanded access to capital, technical assistance, and state contracting opportunities.

Creating more affordable housing near job centers and transit hubs—because when people can afford to live where they work, local economies thrive.

Expanding infrastructure investments, including broadband, transportation, and green energy, to create jobs and prepare New Jersey for the economy of the future.

Promoting fair wages and workers’ rights, so families can build stability and generational wealth.

A strong economy is one that works for everyone—not just the wealthy or well-connected. I’m committed to building a New Jersey where all residents have a real shot at success."

Advocate for Parsons laws to gain traction and alongside them, guarantee that the funding will be given according to the amount of students enrolled instead of housing taxes.

Push for new budgets directed toward funding special requirements for disabled students, English learners, and even peripheral mental health care.

Advocate for making preschool accessible for children from all backgrounds, along with more structured childcare services for school aged children whose parents are employed.

Guarantee that funding granted for education actually gets used for the teaching staff and students who directly require them so they can be assisted in the most effective way possible.

Teach school children irrespective of their background. I will strive without rest in turning America's strongest building block, aim for free education, into a right that is systematically upheld throughout New Jersey.
The immigration policies I support, as a candidate for the New Jersey Assembly, are humane and just. I believe Dreamers should be protected, families should remain intact, and pathways to citizenship should be readily available.

I believe that within my jurisdiction of New Jersey, fundamental services such as housing, education, and healthcare should be available to everyone, irrespective of immigration status. Furthermore, I support the expansion of legal aid available to immigrants facing deportation, as well as community-sponsored programs aimed at assisting immigrants with integration.

People should be able to live without fearing for their safety, and actively engage in societal contributions. Policies on immigration, as all policies, should adhere to and be based on the principles of compassion and equity