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July 6, 2026 | Joe Seewald
Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D-Summit) hailed the overwhelming bipartisan support for legislation eliminating $250 million in uncommitted tax credits for artificial intelligence and data center projects after the General Assembly approved the measure by a 74-4 vote on June 30... "AI data centers are no longer the best use of state resources,” Macurdy said. The bill redirects $250 million in uncommitted tax credits previously reserved for AI and data center construction to other economic development priorities under the Next New Jersey Program
June 25, 2026 | Insider NJ
The bill alters the definition of “corporation” so that business entities chartered in New Jersey or those operating here lack the legal authority to make political expenditures within our State. The proposed legislation, named the “Stop Corporate Money in Politics Act,” is a first step towards addressing the undue influence of money in American politics spurred by the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision... “We have experienced a flood of money into politics in recent years,” Asm. Macurdy said. “Unlimited corporate donations distort our system of government and lead to worse outcomes for the people... This proposal would put an end to corporate political spending in the State of New Jersey and put our State at the forefront of accountable government nationwide.”
June 22, 2026 | Chris Wightman
At a March 25 transit policy forum in Summit, Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy, a District 21 lawmaker and local resident, pointed to commuter rail reliability as a persistent quality-of-life issue for Union County riders and outlined legislation aimed at addressing what he describes as structural inefficiencies in the state’s transportation system... Under the proposal, [NJ Transit, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and the Transportation Trust Fund Authority] would remain divisions within a unified structure, but core functions—including budgeting, capital planning, IT, legal, and insurance—would be centralized under one authority.
June 14, 2026 | Andrew Macurdy
Plans are underway for a renovation of New York’s Penn Station. Amtrak is overseeing the project and recently selected a lead developer. Decisions in the next few months will affect New Jersey Transit riders for generations... Train access from New Jersey to New York City across the Hudson is fundamental to our way of life... As a New Jersey state legislator representing a district full of train stations and commuters, I will continue to work to ensure this generational investment in Penn Station is done right.
June 12, 2026
On Thursday, the New Jersey State Assembly passed by a vote of 79-0 Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy’s bipartisan bill to empower prosecutors to move to detain individuals that violate restraining orders arising from sexual assault, stalking, or cyber-harassment. Under current law, prosecutors lack the legal authority to petition the court for the pre-trial detention of offenders violating the terms of these sort of protective orders. This legislation protects victims by closing that gap.
June 2, 2026 | Chris Glorioso
“The sense in the community is that the data centers need us — they need a place to build — more than we need them,” said Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D–Summit), a New Jersey lawmaker who recently introduced legislation to reclaim half of the $500 million in data center tax credits approved by former Gov. Phil Murphy under a 2024 program called “Next New Jersey Program – AI.” Macurdy and his co-sponsors want to use $250 million in repurposed tax credits to give residents relief on their utility bills and to invest in clean energy projects.
May 20, 2026 | Colleen Wilson
And state Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy, a Democrat who represents commuter-heavy towns in Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties, introduced a bill with a proposal on how to accomplish a merger. The bill would “make sure that we are making a holistic, comprehensive decision about how we’re doing our capital planning, our budgeting, making things go faster, more efficiently and more effectively,” Macurdy said.
May 19, 2026
A trio of legislators announced Tuesday that they would seek to halt hundreds of millions in tax incentives designated for artificial intelligence data centers in New Jersey. The bill — to be led by Assemblymen Andrew Macurdy (D-Summit) and Balvir Singh (D-Burlington Twp), and state Sen. Joe Cryan (D-Union Twp) — would aim to recoup about $250 million in planned tax incentives for data centers... “Tax credit incentives for large AI data centers, which use huge amounts of energy and other resources—driving up costs for residents—are no longer the best use of government resources in 2026,” Macurdy said.
May 18, 2026
Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy sits down with Joanna Gagis from NJ Spotlight News to discuss his legislative priorities.
May 16, 2026 | David Sexton
Car thefts, home break-ins, electric bikes and traffic enforcement were top of mind at a public safety forum hosted by State Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy on Tuesday at the Westfield Town Hall... “The baseline thing that we need to take care of in government is to make sure that people feel safe, that they feel secure in their communities and we’re staying on top of the risks,” Macurdy said while opening the discussion.
May 11, 2026 | Insider NJ
Macurdy’s bill, the Property Tax Relief Act, is a comprehensive reform proposal for the State Health Benefits Plan (municipal workers) and the State Educators Health Benefits Plan (public school employees). The legislation contains three parts that will collectively work to stabilize costs while protecting high-quality healthcare for covered employees. “Going door-to-door in my district over the past year, the number one issue I hear from residents is property taxes,” Assemblyman Macurdy said. “We need solutions to the root causes driving increased property taxes, not band aids..."
May 7, 2026 | Colleen O'Dea
Macurdy now plans to introduce three bills, a legislative package he calls “common sense” and necessary as the amount of AI-generated content available via social media continues to grow. “There is just a real concern, and I think it will only grow as a concern when people are looking at content online about whether it is real or whether it is generated by artificial intelligence,” Macurdy said. “I think that the ability to tell reality versus what is fake is really important and I think we need some guardrails around that, because it’s only going to proliferate.”
April 6, 2026 | Chris Wightman
“Transportation is a basic function of government. It has implications for all of our lives, from getting home to see your kids after work to being an economic engine of our state and the larger region, Macurdy said. “I hope that this forum highlights the importance of investing in transit networks across New Jersey. We must ensure that we are setting a high standard across all modes of transportation to deliver efficient systems and transparent information to riders,” he said.
March 29, 2026 | Ed Barmakian
"I am very proud of the hard work and relationship-building that my staff did to break the log jam on this funding,” Assemblyman Macurdy said. "The Library of the Chathams provides vital services not only for the Township and the Borough, but for the surrounding community. These resources will allow the Library to modernize its facilities and continue carrying out its mission."
March 25, 2026
Hosted by Asm. Macurdy. Featuring panelists:
New Jersey Transits Customer Advocate Franck Beaumin
Bergen Record Transportation Reporter Colleen Wilson
Regional Plan Association New York Director Maulin Mehta
March 15, 2026 | Chris Wightman
“I believe in government service,” [Macurdy] said. “And, frankly, I was tired of being disappointed in elected officials. I have young kids — 4 and 2, and another on the way — and I want leaders at every level of government who think about improving lives now and making long-term investments to protect future generations.
March 10, 2026 | Tracey Tully
There is also legislation pending, pushed by a Democratic newcomer in the State Assembly, Andrew Macurdy, to shift the state toward a multiyear approach to budget planning. “Businesses do this,” Mr. Macurdy said. “Other states do this. The idea is just to forecast down the line. What effect are the decisions you’re making today going to have in the future?”
February 12, 2026 | Zach Blackburn
Macurdy, calling the bills “common-sense provisions,” said childcare presents an expensive, unavoidable cost to New Jerseyans, and argued his bills would help expand the state’s capacity and lessen costs. "Making more high-quality, affordable childcare available in our State will improve...
February 2, 2026 | John Reitmeyer
Macurdy‘s bill would require the state treasurer to submit long-term projections to the governor and Legislature each spring. The analyses would include baseline, optimistic and pessimistic projections for each of the three outlying fiscal years...
January 14, 2026
(TRENTON) – Former federal and state prosecutor Andrew Macurdy on Tuesday received the oath of office from Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin to become a member of the New Jersey General Assembly. Assemblyman Macurdy now represents the 21st Legislative District...
