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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News | January 14, 2026

AFPI Statement on New Jersey Sanctuary Bills and the Cost of Illegal Immigration

Trenton, NJ—The America First Policy Institute–New Jersey (AFPI-NJ) condemns the newly enacted state sanctuary policies and urges the advancement of policies that protect taxpayers and preserve the rule of law. Matthew T. Rooney, Executive Director of AFPI–New Jersey, issued the following statement in response to the recently passed legislation and a report detailing the fiscal impact of illegal immigration on New Jersey taxpayers:

Statement | November 4, 2025

AFPI and America First Mayors’ Council Chair Condemn NYC Mayoral Outcome  

New York City has long served as a gateway to the American Dream, a shining example of American ingenuity and grit. Today, the mayoral election in New York City marks a major shift away from the American dream and towards the nightmare of Marxism.
News Release | October 24, 2025

AFPI Secures Agreement to Block Eminent Domain Seizure, Preserving New Jersey’s Historic Henry Family Farm

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today announced a landmark agreement that will preserve the Historic Henry Family Farm in Cranbury, New Jersey - safeguarding it from eminent domain seizure intended for an affordable housing development.
News Release | October 16, 2025

America First Mayors’ Council Visits the White House

Today, the America First Mayors’ Council had the opportunity to brief White House officials on their efforts to promote and implement America First priorities in their communities.
Op-Ed | September 4, 2025

America Last: Green Energy Policies Are Driving Up Your Electric Bills

Let’s start with the facts: our electric bills are exploding. Massive 17% to 20% increases took effect on June 1, 2025 and another 5% increase is anticipated next summer. All of these exorbitant increases come on top of the 40% surge we experienced between 2019 and 2024 when rates jumped from 15.9 to 22.3 cents per kilowatt hour. Some resident ratepayers now report that their bills have doubled or even tripled from last summer. Policymakers in Trenton have been warned for years that a New Jersey energy crisis was looming. They did nothing to stop it. In fact, they exacerbated it.

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