New Jersey’s Lead Crisis and Fix

Lead poisoning in New Jersey isn’t just a relic of the past—it’s still poisoning kids’ brains in homes across the state, especially those under six, with deteriorating paint as the main culprit. Over a million housing units are at risk, and a quarter house vulnerable children. Thankfully, nonprofits like Isles in Trenton have been testing, educating, and removing lead hazards for years—even during the pandemic—making thousands of units safe. Families can get up to $30,000 for lead remediation, and $40,000 if a child tests high. Landlords can earn lead-safe certifications too. But here’s the problem: federal stimulus funding runs out in 2026, risking hundreds of jobs and shutting down vital services. New Jersey has a dedicated paint sales tax fund that could fix this—but it’s been diverted. If lawmakers act before July 1, they can unlock this fund to make thousands more homes safe and aim for statewide elimination in 20 to 40 years. The tools exist. The money’s there. The time to act is now. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14f8b021a6f96646