WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) are urging President Donald J. Trump to approve the Major Disaster Declaration requested earlier this month by New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, following severe winter weather in February that killed 12 people across nine counties, caused power outages affecting 127,230 customers, and led to 544 car accidents and nearly $100 million in damages.
"The severe winter storm that the State of New Jersey experienced on Sunday, February 22, 2026, through Monday, February 23, 2026, brought heavy snow and strong winds throughout the State," wrote the lawmakers. "Eight of the State's 21 counties recorded record or near...