Tara Colton

Chief Economic Security Officer, NJ Economic Development Authority @NewJerseyEDA. Formerly @Seedco_org, @nycgov, @nycfuture. Opinions my own.

[Speaker Craig J. Coughlin @SpeakerCoughlin]

As a passionate advocate for food security, I’m proud of the work being done to ensure no resident ever goes hungry. That’s why I’m pleased to see @NewJerseyEDA recently approved the creation of FEED NJ that will address food security projects in NJ’s Food Desert Communities.

[New Jersey EDA @NewJerseyEDA]

The NJEDA Board recently approved the Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) Program, which will bolster efforts to provide healthy, affordable food to several food deserts across the state. Learn more here: https://t.co/TRagUfIa5N

[New Jersey EDA @NewJerseyEDA]

Recently, the program was featured in a report from @ECEFacilities and @1stchildrens, highlighting how federal COVID relief funding has been utilized to bolster the economic security of every New Jersey family. Click here to read the full report: https://t.co/FxdiOWUBqO

[New Jersey EDA @NewJerseyEDA]

Through the NJEDA’s Child Care Facilities Improvement Program, approximately 600 child care centers across the state will receive grants to upgrade their facilities supported by more than $140 million in direct funding.

[New Jersey EDA @NewJerseyEDA]

Ensuring that every family in New Jersey has access to affordable, high-quality child care is essential to New Jersey’s economic infrastructure. Under @GovMurphy's leadership, New Jersey has invested over $1 billion in child care initiatives.

[New Jersey EDA @NewJerseyEDA]

To date, NJEDA has invested over $6 million towards strengthening food security in Atlantic City. Over the next two years, 11 grantee organizations will be implementing projects including establishing new permanent and mobile food pantries, constructing a co-op market, and more!

[New Jersey EDA @NewJerseyEDA]

Yesterday, the NJEDA Food Security Team hosted a grantee convening to kick off the Atlantic City Food Security Grants Pilot Program. The program has awarded grants of up to $500K to support initiatives that strengthen food access in NJ's second most acute Food Desert Community.

[New Jersey EDA @NewJerseyEDA]

NJEDA Chief Economic Security Officer Tara Colton joined Steve Adubato on State of Affairs to discuss groundbreaking initiatives to combat food insecurity in Atlantic City and expand child care throughout @NJGov. Click here to check out the interview: https://t.co/zFfUIhZJBZ

[Steve Adubato, PhD @SteveAdubato]

Tara Colton, Chief Economic Security Officer of the @NewJerseyEDA, discusses food insecurity in Atlantic City & initiatives to improve childcare facilities throughout the state.

Tomorrow on State of Affairs:
Sat. 8a, 5:30p @myNJPBS; 8:30a on @thirteenwnet
Sun. 8a, 12p @myNJPBS

[Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy]

Investing in high-quality child care bolsters economic growth by allowing more parents to return to work.

Our Administration is proud to have invested more than $1 billion in the child care sector, advancing our mission of making NJ the best place to raise a family.

[New Jersey EDA @NewJerseyEDA]

In NJ, we know that child care is critical to our economic infrastructure. Under @GovMurphy's leadership, NJ has:
💵Invested over $1B in the industry
💵Including $140M through our Child Care Facilities Improvement Program, supporting upgrades at over 600 child care centers.

[TAPintoNutley @TAPintoNutley]

Governor Murphy invests over $1B in NJ child care, enhancing facilities and expanding PreK to support families and boost the economy. https://t.co/gzmVszCzPs

[NJBIZ @NJBIZ]

“As of this morning, our administration has officially invested more than $1 billion into expanding access to high-quality, affordable child care all across New Jersey,” Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday. https://t.co/OkSE2DXvdM

[NJHumanServices @NJDHS]

.@NJDHS Commissioner @sarahmadelman: "This investment continues the Murphy Administration’s commitment to support quality child care providers that are vital to New Jersey’s working families and the state economy."

[PIX11 News @PIX11News]

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced that $17 million in American Rescue Plan money will go toward expanding access to child care. https://t.co/m0FSrwe9Ix

[Tim Sullivan @timsullivan510]

Really special morning in West Orange to witness @GovMurphy announce even more funding for NJ’s child care sector - now more than $1B total including $140m via the @NewJerseyEDA which is having a huge impact in expanding quality of care and capacity across the state

[Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy]

Read more: https://t.co/Ch8LTtJdA3

[Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy]

By making upgrades to these child care centers, we are expanding seats and allowing more parents to return to the workforce — bolstering economic growth and competitiveness.

Our overall investments in child care infrastructure are one of the largest of any state in the nation.

[Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy]

Today, we visited The Kids Palace II in West Orange to highlight our more than $1 billion total investment in the child care sector.

Through the @NewJerseyEDA, we are supporting more than 600 child care centers statewide with critical facility upgrades.

[no context the west wing @LemonLymancom]

Martin Sheen’s speech from today!! 💙
#HarrisWalz2024