http://www.state.nj.us/state/ News Releases from New Jersey Department of State en-us Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification michelle.schmidt@sos.state.nj.us michelle.schmidt@sos.state.nj.us Saturday Sunday 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21 22 23 60 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:11:01 EDT http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091224_a.html TRENTON, NJ - Reindeer didn't arrive in New Jersey with Santa Claus; they were here thousands of years ago! Andrew Dillman of Hamilton Township, Mercer County has proof, an Ice Age fossil that he found in Monmouth County. It is an antler of a caribou, the wild species of deer from which reindeer were domesticated, and was probably living in what is now New Jersey at least ten thousand years ago. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:11:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091222_a.html TRENTON, NJ - In a season filled with joyous celebration, Trenton has reason to be in a particularly festive mood. The Capitol City is proud to present Patriots' Week '09 - the annual salute to Trenton's pivotal role in the American Revolution. Wed, 22 Dec 2009 13:40:01 EDT Historical Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091201_a.html TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Board of State Canvassers met today and certified the ballots cast in the statewide gubernatorial election, the entire general assembly and one public question from the November 3 elections, as required by law. Two special elections for vacated state senate seats in the 6th and 23rd legislative districts were certified at a meeting of the Board of State Canvassers on November 23, 2009. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:15:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091119_a.html TRENTON, NJ - Celebrate the holiday season at the New Jersey State Museum Planetarium with the return of Laser Nutcracker Spectacular in brilliant three-dimensional laser light. The State Museum Planetarium will present this classic show with dazzling 3D visuals, sounds and colors. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 9:11:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091116_a.html Trenton, NJ - The New Jersey State Council on the Arts announces the availability of guidelines and applications for the fiscal year 2011 (7/1/10 - 6/30/11) Organizational Grant Program. Through this program, informed by the needs of the arts community and the public, the Council assists eligible organizations in serving the people of New Jersey through arts programs and projects. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:15:01 EDT Arts Council http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091030_a.html NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Jersey elections officials gathered at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University to provide voters with some last minute Election Day information. Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells was joined by Division of Elections Director Robert Giles, Eagleton Institute of Politics Director Ruth B. Mandel and Rutgers students from the RU Voting Coalition. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:15:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091029_b.html TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Cultural Trust held its ninth Annual Meeting today at the State House in Trenton. In its sixth annual round of grants, the Trust awarded $400,487 to 15 financial stabilization projects located throughout the State. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:15:01 EDT Cultural Trust http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091029_a.html TRENTON, NJ-New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells reminds registered voters to check the location of their polling place prior to Election Day, November 3. Registered voters can find their polling place location from their sample ballot, by contacting their County Board of Elections prior to Election Day or on the state Division of Elections website at www.njelections.org Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:15:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091028_b.html New Jersey elections officials will gather to provide voters with last minute Election Day information. Students from the RU Voting Coalition will make a special presentation to Secretary Wells. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:05:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091028_a.html TRENTON - The annual meeting of The New Jersey Cultural Trust will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in Committee Room 16 of the State House Annex in Trenton, New Jersey. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:55:01 EDT Cultural Trust http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091023_a.html TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Division of Elections offers registered voters a few suggestions to avoid lines at the polls on Tuesday, November 3. The polls in New Jersey will be open from 6 am to 8 pm. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:20:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091021_a.html TRENTON, NJ - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells reminds New Jersey's 5.2 million registered voters about voting options and their rights in the polling place on Tuesday, November 3. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:20:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091020_a.html TRENTON, NJ - Efforts by Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells and the Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote the importance of citizen action volunteer service as part of "October Month of Service" in New Jersey will soon get a boost in primetime television. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:40:01 EDT Volunteerism http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091013_a.html CAMDEN, NJ - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells was joined today by Division of Elections Director Robert Giles and county election officials for a voter education and outreach event at the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden. As part of voter education and outreach efforts, Division of Elections staff assisted commuters with voter registration and Vote by Mail applications at a booth inside the depot. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:20:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091009_b.html Eligible but unregistered voters in each of New Jersey's 21 counties. Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:20:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091009_a.html TRENTON, NJ, October 9, 2009 - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells announced that the New Jersey State Museum auditorium performances and Planetarium science exploration sky shows on the second Saturday of each month will be FREE to the public Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:20:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091008_a.html Trenton, NJ-Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells is proud to announce the launch of a new, interactive online journal chronicling New Jersey's unique historical legacy and contributions to the fabric of American society from the nation's founding to the present day Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:40:01 EDT Historical Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091007_b.html Trenton, NJ-Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells was joined by local economic development and education officials at the Community Charter School of Paterson (CCSP) for a roundtable discussion with AmeriCorps members on the importance of community service, and the profound effect volunteerism has on the growth and development of young people throughout New Jersey. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:40:01 EDT Volunteerism http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091006_b.html Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells is pleased to announce that the New Jersey State Museum auditorium performances and Planetarium sky shows on the Second Saturday of each month, for a year, will be FREE to the public. To kick off the free Second Saturday shows scheduled for October 10, the Planetarium will host a special showing of the science exploration show Extreme Planets for 4th grade students of the Cadwalader School. Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:25:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091006_a.html Paterson Charter School Emphasizes Lifelong Learning Opportunities. Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells; New Jersey Community Development Corporation CEO Rob Guarasci; Community Charter School of Paterson CEO Marnie McKoy; AmeriCorps representatives and more. Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:40:01 EDT Volunteerism http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091001_a.html Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells; New Jersey Division of Elections Director Robert Giles; NJ Transit Executive Director Richard R. Sarles; Public Advocate Ron Chen; County Election Officials; commuters. Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:20:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090930_a.html Trenton, NJ - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells will proudly kickoff New Jersey's "October Month of Service" by joining Novartis Pharmaceuticals' Chief Executive Officer Ludwig Hantson for the 13th annual Novartis Community Partnership Day of service and volunteerism at the Link Community School in Newark on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:40:01 EDT Volunteerism http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090929_a.html TRENTON, NJ - In ceremonies held in the New Jersey State House, Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells announced today the recipients of the Third Annual PARIS Awards for Excellence. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 8:40:01 EDT Records Management http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090925_a.html Awards to recognize county and municipal PARIS grant recipients who have done especially outstanding work in building and improving the infrastructure of their local government archives and records management functions Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:10:01 EDT Records Management http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090924_a.html TRENTON, NJ - September 23, 2009 - Governor Jon S. Corzine and Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells are proud to announce the 4th annual New Jersey Cultural Festival on Saturday, September 26, at South Riverwalk Park in Trenton from noon to 5 p.m. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:10:01 EDT Secretary of State http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090922_b.html NEW YORK - Learn how national rhetoric translates into local action on healthcare, jobs and the economy at a Council of Urban Professionals' forum on Tuesday, September 22nd featuring a conversation between New York Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez and New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:15:01 EDT Secretary of State http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090916_b.html Trenton, NJ - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells today joined Ambassador Daniel C. Kurtzer, chairman of the NJ-Israel Commission, Yair Shiran, Israeli economic minister to North America, Jerold L. Zaro, chief of the Governor's Office of Economic Growth, Caren S. Franzini, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Kenny Esser, chief energy advisor to Governor Jon S. Corzine, dignitaries and partners from leading Israeli and New Jersey-based alternative and renewable energy companies for the state's second US-Israel Cleantech Conference, a day-long symposium held at the Meadowlands Environment Center in Lyndhurst. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:45:01 EDT Israel Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090916_a.html The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will honor Governor Thomas H Kean and recognize 25 outstanding inaugural members of the Academy of Leaders. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 9:20:01 EDT MLK Commemorative Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090915_b.html TRENTON, NJ - Governor Jon S. Corzine, Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells and other dignitaries are set to host the 25th anniversary celebration of the New Jersey Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission (MLK Commission) at Gibbs Hall in Fort Monmouth. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 9:20:01 EDT MLK Commemorative Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090915_a.html The U.S.-Israel Cleantech Conference offers a rare opportunity to meet the leaders of Israel’s cleantech industry. Israel, due to its geopolitical location, has had to find innovative alternatives for renewable energy. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 9:20:01 EDT Israel Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090910_a.html Trenton, NJ-As the 145-seat planetarium at the NJ State Museum re-opens September 12, with the unveiling of a major renovation and technical upgrade, science education makes a quantum leap in the state of New Jersey. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:30:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090806_b.html Trenton, NJ - New Jersey registered voters now have more options to vote by mail as an alternative to voting at a polling place on election days. Since 2005, most voters have had the option to vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot for each election. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 14:20:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090806_a.html TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has announced two upcoming project grant workshops, in addition to several pending deadlines for historical organizations statewide to apply for financial support for the remainder of the 2010 fiscal year. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:55:01 EDT Historical Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090715_a.html Newark, NJ - The Department of State's New Jersey-Israel Commission, in partnership with the New Jersey EMS Task Force, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Center for Continuing and Outreach Education, and the Consulate General of Israel in New York sponsored a Symposium on Terror Medicine and Security held at UMDNJ in Newark. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:40:01 EDT Israel Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090714_a.html Trenton, NJ - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells reminds everyone in the greater-Mercer County area that the 2009 Newark Black Film Festival celebrates its fourth week at the New Jersey State Museum Auditorium in Trenton with "Medicine for Melancholy," an award-winning independent film that will be shown on Thursday, July 16 at 6 p.m. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:30:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090713_a.html Guests to include: Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, Asaf Shariv, Consul General of Israel in New York, and Dr. Clifton Lacy, director, University Center for Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:40:01 EDT Israel Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090707_a.html TRENTON, NJ - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells is proud to announce the continuation of the Newark Black Film Festival (NBFF) at the State Museum Auditorium Thursday, July 9, at 6:00 p.m. with "Dreams Deferred: The Sakia Gunn Film Project," an insightful, heartbreaking and provocative film by producer/director Charles B. Brack. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:45:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090630_a.html TRENTON, NJ, June 29, 2009 - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells is proud to welcome the "Concerts on the Landing" series back to the War Memorial beginning Tuesday, June 30, and continuing every Tuesday afternoon, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., through September 1. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 8:40:01 EDT Patriots Theater http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090629_a.html TRENTON, NJ, June 26, 2009 - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells, Esq. certified the results of the state's June 2 primary election. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 8:40:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090624_a.html Trenton, NJ, June 24, 2009 - Governor Jon S. Corzine, Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells, and Commissioner of Education Lucille Davy today were joined by election officials, school children, and other dignitaries at the State Museum in celebration of "New Jersey Day," an observance of the 345th anniversary of the state's founding as a British proprietary colony. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:15:01 EDT Secretary of State http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090623_a.html TRENTON, NJ - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells is proud to welcome the Newark Black Film Festival (NBFF) back to the State Museum in Trenton for a month-long celebration of African American cinema, running Thursday evenings June 25 through July 30, with all show times beginning at 6 p.m. Prior to each feature film, the State Museum will host a pre-screening reception at 5 p.m. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:55:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090618_a.html Trenton, NJ, June 17, 2009 - The National Student/Parent Mock Election, the Pearson Foundation, and the non-profit youth voter registration organization Declare Yourself have selected New Jersey schools as national winners for their participation in the National Student/Parent Mock Election campaign last fall. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:15:01 EDT Elections http://www.nj.gov/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090608_a.html Trenton, NJ, June 5, 2009 - A new web-based social studies curriculum that includes the integral part African-Americans have played in US history was announced by New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells, Esq. and the Amistad Commission during a press conference at the New Jersey State Museum today. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:47:01 EDT Amistad Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090603_a.html Debut of the prototype for the Amistad Social Studies web-based curriculum to the state press and education community. This is the first undertaking of its kind in the country. Wed, 3 Jun 2009 10:47:01 EDT Amistad Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090526_a.html Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells will recognize New Jersey’s AmeriCorps members who have served in communities through the state during program year 2008-09. AmeriCorps is the national service program that provides service in the priority areas of education, human needs, environmental protection and homeland security. Workshops will follow on topics related to career and educational options. Tue, 26 May 2009 14:47:01 EDT AmeriCorps http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090430_a.html Trenton, NJ - New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells reminds citizens and candidates of upcoming deadlines and voter information ahead of the state's June 2 primary election. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:47:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090428_a.html Trenton, NJ - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells today was joined by New Jersey Public Advocate Ronald K. Chen and Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of New Jersey Anne Ruach Nicolas at a press conference reminding citizens and candidates of upcoming deadlines and voter information ahead of the state's June 2 primary election. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:47:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090421_a.html TRENTON, NJ - Artist As Curator and Mel Leipzig: Selected Works by Trenton-based painter Mel Leipzig, are now on display at the New Jersey State Museum through September 6, 2009. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:27:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090408_a.html TRENTON, NJ -On April 6 at 4 pm Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells announced the close of New Jersey's primary election petition filing period for Democratic and Republican candidates for the office of governor, all state Assembly seats and the two state Senate seats vacated after the 2008 general election. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:15:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090406_b.html Trenton, NJ - The Governor's Tourism Awards were presented to 10 organizations that exemplify the best of the state's tourism industry during the 2009 Governor's Conference on Tourism at the Trump Marina in Atlantic City. Thu, 2 Apr 2009 9:40:01 EDT Travel and Tourism http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090406_a.html Trenton, NJ - New Jersey's tourism industry posted solid 2008 revenue figures, despite months of record-high gasoline prices and a weakening 4th quarter economy. Thu, 2 Apr 2009 9:40:01 EDT Travel and Tourism http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090403_a.html NEW YORK, NY - The Government of Israel Economic Mission in New York, New Jersey's Science and Technology University (NJIT) and the New Jersey - Israel Commission will present an Israel Homeland Security Conference on April 1 for leading US integrators, public entities and security companies. The conference will be held at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), University Heights in Newark. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 9:40:01 EDT Israel Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090331_a.html TRENTON, NJ - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells and Robert Giles, director of the State's Division of Elections, remind New Jersey citizens and potential candidates for elected office of several impending deadlines for the June 2 statewide primary. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:40:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090310_a.html TRENTON, NJ -The air will be charged with electricity when Caryn Lin performs at the New Jersey State Museum, Saturday, March 14. Ms. Lin is a one-woman musical dynamo whose violin virtuosity, says one presenter, "is what Bela Fleck is to the banjo, Miles Davis is to the trumpet, Zappa is to guitar, and Coltrane to sax." With her five-string electric violin, singing, sound effects, and help from the audience and a multi-talented sound engineer, Caryn transforms solo sound into a mind-boggling experience that's as educational as it is entertaining. Throughout her performance, she shares inspirational stories of her life and struggles as an artist. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:37:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090304_a.html TRENTON, NJ - As one of the most diverse and densely populated states in the country, New Jersey's recipes, menus and etiquette are shaped by our country's rich immigration experience, innovation in food preparation technology and the ever-changing availability of key ingredients. The New Jersey State Museum is proud to host the Key Ingredients: America by Food exhibition through March 15, 2009. Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:47:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090303_a.html TRENTON, NJ - Dr. Ian C. Burrow, Vice President and Principal Archaeologist at Hunter Research, a historical research consulting firm in Trenton, New Jersey, will provide the March Sunday Science Lecture at the New Jersey State Museum on March 8, 2009. Dr. Burrow will speak on "Secrets of the Ancients: Myths and Mysteries in Archaeology" beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Museum Auditorium. A graduate of the University of Birmingham and University of Exeter in England, Dr. Burrow has specific expertise in historical and industrial archeology, historical geography and historical landscape analysis. Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:47:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090216_a.html TRENTON, NJ - In observance of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, February 12, the New Jersey State Archives has unveiled a new web site featuring scanned original documents, legislative records and various published accounts pertaining to Lincoln's two visits to New Jersey. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:55:01 EDT State Archives http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090210_a.html Trenton - The contributions of African Americans played a pivotal role in the shaping of the country. In commemoration of Black History month, various venues in New Jersey will commemorate this cultural heritage with celebrations in song, dance, theatre and prose. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:47:01 EDT Secretary of State http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090204_b.html Trenton, NJ - Highlighting Black History Month at the New Jersey State Museum - and coming just two weeks before the start of baseball spring training - is "Shadow Ball," a one-man tribute to Negro baseball league players during the Great Depression. Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:47:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090204_a.html Trenton, NJ - On February 8, 2009, Dr.Chet Sherwood will discuss "A Natural History of the Human Brain" as part of the Sunday Science Lecture Series at the New Jersey State Museum. Dr. Sherwood is a paleo-anthropologist and principal investigator in the Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroanatomy in the Department of Anthropology at George Washington University. Following his presentation, he will be available to talk informally with the public and share light refreshments. Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:47:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090129_a.html TRENTON, NJ - The board of trustees for the New Jersey Cultural Trust met to announce the organizations receiving "qualified" designation to participate in the Trust's funding programs. A total of 14 organizations were designated as qualified, including six groups that received renewed qualification status. Tue, 29 Jan 2009 14:55:01 EDT Cultural Trust http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090127_b.html TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey State Museum will make funding available to interested school groups that find the cost of transportation or entry fees prohibitive to planning museum trips for students. Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells today announced the funding was made possible by generous donations from private funders to ensure that during unstable economic times, students will have the valuable opportunity to enjoy the collections, exhibitions and wonderful educational programs at the State Museum. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:40:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090127_a.html TRENTON, NJ- The New Jersey Division of Elections has relocated to offices in the Department of State at 225 West State Street, on the third floor, in Trenton. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:40:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090120_a.html TRENTON, NJ -Drum Major Awards were presented during the 2009 Annual Martin Luther King,Jr. Holiday Commemorative Celebration at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 9:10:01 EDT MLK Commemorative Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090116_a.html Governor Jon S. Corzine (invited), Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells, Esq. and The New Jersey Department of State’s Martin Luther King,Jr. Commemorative Commission. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:47:01 EDT MLK Commemorative Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090115_c.html TRENTON, NJ - On Saturday, January 24, the New Jersey State Museum will debut the "Colony to Community: The Story of New Sweden" through May 17, 2009. This unique exhibition depicts the journey of the Swedes and Finns who came to the Delaware Valley in 1638 to establish the New Sweden Colony, an outpost used to give Sweden a foothold in the emergent fur and tobacco trades. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:47:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090115_b.html TRENTON, NJ - On Saturday, January 24, the New Jersey State Museum will debut the "Colony to Community: The Story of New Sweden" through May 17, 2009. This unique exhibition depicts the journey of the Swedes and Finns who came to the Delaware Valley in 1638 to establish the New Sweden Colony, an outpost used to give Sweden a foothold in the emergent fur and tobacco trades. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:47:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090115_a.html TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells have joined President-elect Barack Obama in calling for renewed focus on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday as a national day of service. The federal King Holiday and Service Act, signed in 1994, challenges Americans to transform the MLK holiday into a day of citizen action volunteer service in honor of Dr. King. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:47:01 EDT Secretary of State http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090105_a.html Trenton NJ - At its December meeting, New Jersey Historical Commission elected two new officers, Michael Fernandez of Lambertville and Maxine N. Lurie of Piscataway as chair and vice-chair, respectively, for two year terms that began on January 1, 2009. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:55:01 EDT Historical Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081209_a.html TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey State Museum will host the 2008 New Jersey Arts Annual: Crafts juried exhibition with the theme "Transformations" through March 15, 2009. Mon, 9 Dec 2008 9:45:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081212_a.html Trenton – When visiting downtown Trenton on the weekends this holiday season, visitors will find that fees at two parking garages will be waived. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 9:45:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081203_a.html TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Board of State Canvassers met today and certified the ballots cast for state presidential electors, as well as the candidates for the US Senate, the House of Representatives, the 20th Legislative District for General Assembly and two public questions from the November 4 elections, as required by law. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:10:01 EDT Secretary of State http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081119_a.html TRENTON, NJ-on November 20, New Jersey will mark the 219th anniversary of becoming the first state to ratify the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, commonly called the Bill of Rights. To commemorate Bill of Rights Day, the State Archives, Department of State, will place New Jersey's original Bill on public view in the Archives' Manuscript Research Room on November 20 and 21, 2008. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:15:01 EDT State Archives http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081114_a.html Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells joined officials from the Governor's Advisory Council on Volunteerism & Community Service, the Office of Volunteerism and other dignitaries to recognize outstanding efforts in volunteerism statewide at the 2008 Governor's Volunteer Award Ceremony, held this morning in Drumthwacket, the Governor's Mansion, in Princeton. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:15:01 EDT Secretary of State http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081113_a.html The Department of State, Division of Elections supports the passage of A3458 recommending certification of the Voter Verified Paper Record System (VVPRS) also known as the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) for the purpose of a pilot study. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 9:10:01 EDT Secretary of State http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081111_b.html Trenton – People with an interest in the history of the Garden State—scholars, researchers, volunteers, museum staff, teachers, history buffs, and members of the public—will gather at the Marriott Hotel in Trenton on Saturday, November 22, 2008 to participate in an exciting event: the New Jersey Forum. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:55:01 EDT Historical Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081111_a.html Trenton – The New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State, will present its 2008 awards at its annual conference on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Trenton Marriott Hotel. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:40:01 EDT Historical Commission http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081106_a.html Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells has announced that a record 3,651,994 registered voters in New Jersey cast ballots in Tuesday's presidential election, one where voters also cast ballots in elections for the U.S. Senate, all thirteen seats for the U.S. House of Representatives, in addition to various county and local offices statewide. Wed, 6 Nov 2008 8:40:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081103_b.html Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells has announced that New Jersey will have a record 5,401,605 registered voters for tomorrow's general election. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:30:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081103_a.html While millions of Americans will have to wait until November 4 to cast their votes in the 2008 general election, students from across New Jersey have already had their say. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:30:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081031_a.html New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells reminds registered voters to check the location of their polling place prior to Election Day, November 4. Registered voters can find their polling place location from their sample ballot, by contacting their County Board of Elections prior to Election Day or on the state Division of Elections website at www.njelections.org Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081024_a.html The New Jersey Division of Elections reminds citizens that the vote by mail deadline of October 28 is rapidly approaching for the November 4 general election. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:30:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081021_a.html Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells today announced the latest voter registration figures for New Jersey which indicate an increase of 342,529 voters since the last Presidential Election in 2004. This brings the total number of registered voters in New Jersey to 5,351,669. Since January 1, 2008, election officials have processed registrations for 575,145 new voters. County officials are continuing to process registrations received before the October 14 deadline. Final numbers will be available closer to Election Day. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:25:01 EDT Elections http://www.nj.gov/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081020_a.html Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells and Robert Giles, director of New Jersey's Division of Elections, will highlight the ease of voting via absentee ballot during a voter information event to be held Thursday, October 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Newport/Pavonia Train Station in Jersey City (Mall Dr. East). Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:25:01 EDT Elections http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081010_a.html Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells reminds all eligible New Jersey residents of the October 14 deadline to register to vote in the November 4 general election. Mon, 19 Oct 2008 08:15:01 EDT Secretary of State http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081009_b.html For those in the know, the New Jersey State Museum's biannual Family Arts Festivals are quickly becoming one of the capital region's most treasured outings. This year's fall edition kicks off at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 18, with a thrilling performance by Soul Street Dance Company, Takin' It to the Street, (and again at 2:00 pm), followed by Gwendolyn Briley-Strand as Harriet Tubman, the Chosen One, at 12:30 and 3:30 pm. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:45:01 EDT State Museum http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/081009_a.html With its state-of-the-art lighting and sound system, seating over 1,800 patrons in a setting of Italian Renaissance Revival splendor, the grand auditorium of the War Memorial, known as Patriots Theater, is host to a unique cultural blend of entertainment this autumn. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:40:01 EDT Patriots Theater