NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker recently finished up a seven-day “summer road trip” across every county in New Jersey with an appearance at a violence intervention summit in his hometown of Newark.
“I’m filled with gratitude and Jersey pride as I end my 2023 summer road trip,” Booker said. “Every year, I learn more about our state and spend time with extraordinary New Jerseyans—humble heroes in our midst who serve their communities.”
Booker began his road trip at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. There, the senator announced legislation to combat the opioid epidemic by expanding access to drug test trips, affordable and effective lifesaving devices that prevent drug overdoses.
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Days later, Booker visited the Camden County Jail, which he called a “national model in expanding treatment for populations that are disproportionately affected by addiction and mental health issues.” At the jail, Booker discussed legislation he has proposed that would provide comprehensive substance abuse treatment to people who are incarcerated.
Finishing up the tour in Newark, Booker 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. 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.
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Booker’s office released details about some of the other stops on the senator’s annual road trip, which began when he was first elected to the U.S. Senate 10 years ago:
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