Uniting South Jersey with Kellie Miceli and United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew

This was a televised interview with United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew representing New Jersey's 2nd District, conducted by QBC TV on August 27, 2026. The discussion focused broadly on local and regional issues affecting South Jersey, including economic development, infrastructure, and community engagement. Congressman Van Drew highlighted efforts to secure federal grants for dredging projects on the Salem and Maurice Rivers to support commerce and jobs, emphasizing environmental responsibility. He also discussed a broadband expansion project in Salem and Cumberland Counties, noting that bids for the project were on time and under budget, with the goal of improving internet access in rural areas. The Congressman touched on various policy topics such as voting integrity, energy costs, Medicaid work requirements, and public health legislation related to alpha-gal allergy recognition. While the meeting was largely conversational and community-focused, it included references to procurement activities like the broadband infrastructure bidding process and federal grant awards for river dredging studies.