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 | June 2, 2026

AFPI-NJ Chair Michael John Donohue on Today’s Primary Elections

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) New Jersey Chair Michael John Donohue today urges residents to vote in the state’s primary election, with polls open across New Jersey until 8 p.m. and seats up and down the ballot.
Statement | June 1, 2026

AFPI-NJ Condemns Violence at Delaney Hall, Calls for Order and Support for Federal Officers

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) New Jersey Chapter today responded to the ongoing violence and unrest outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, where demonstrators and out-of-state instigators have viciously targeted federal agents and New Jersey State Police over the past week, leading to arrests, the assault of officers, threats against the families of law enforcement, and a curfew for the half-mile around Delaney Hall.
Op-Ed | April 14, 2026

Local Gas Bans Are Illegal. Washington Is Right to Stop Them.
Statement | March 26, 2026

AFPI-NJ Condemns New Sanctuary Policies That Undermine Law Enforcement

Trenton, NJ— The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Michael J. Donohue, Chair of AFPI New Jersey (AFPI-NJ), in response to Governor Mikie Sherrill signing three Sanctuary Statehood bills into law that benefit criminal illegal aliens while putting law enforcement officers in danger:

Statement | March 11, 2026

AFPI-NJ: Sherrill Budget Adds Billions Despite $3B Deficit Warning

Trenton, NJ—The America First Policy Institute–New Jersey (AFPI-NJ) issued the following statement in response to Governor Mikie Sherrill's first budget address:

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