Political news from Washington and Trenton that affects us
The month’s ahead will be filled with substance and silliness—from both sides—when it comes to the campaign for President. As these days go by, be an informed voter by looking at issues from both sides of the aisle.
Three Assemblywomen will introduce legislation requiring school districts to provide remote instruction to start the 2020-2021 school year.
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal joined a coalition of other state attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration to exclude undocumented immigrants in the 2020 Census.
Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-27) is cosponsoring a bill to make certain government records created during the crisis accessible through the existing Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
With outbreaks and oversized house parties causing coronavirus flare ups around New Jersey, state officials pleaded with parents and young adults to follow COVID-19 protocols.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer recently led a bipartisan coalition urging House leaders to allow small businesses to apply for a second round of the Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP) forgivable loans.
New Jersey is seeking to increase testing capacity and availability in the state as turnaround time continues to climb for the coronavirus.
Sens. Cory Booker and Bob Menendez joined a growing call from Senators for the federal government to explain the unmarked law enforcement presence in Portland, OR.
New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Judith Persichilli gave an update on how her department has implemented recommendations from the Manatt Health report the state received in June.
Gov, Phil Murphy responded to Chris Christie’s comments that the Murphy Administration prioritized public workers over the state’s small businesses in deciding how to dole out state resources in reaction to the pandemic.
Gov. Phil Murphy, for the second time in as many days, attacked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan not to offer additional aid to states battling the COVID-19 crisis.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill has launched a second survey for small businesses facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the 11th district.
The House of Representatives recently passed Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act (SAFR) of 2020, making public safety officers who contract COVID-19 in the line of duty are eligible for benefits for their families should they become disabled or die from the virus.
A bipartisan bill that would provide reimbursements to restaurants, bars and caterers that spent money for supplies in preparation of indoor dining was introduced in the state Senate.
Gov. Phil Murphy said guidance from the state’s Department of Education (NJDOE) on the specifics of how parents could decide to keep their kids home for the school year would be announced later in the week.
A poll conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University shows uncertainty among Garden State residents on how schools should reopen.
With an eye toward the coming school year, where schools are expected to have a hybrid schedule of both in-person and continued remote learning to adhere to COVID-19 safety mandates, the state is offering a $115 million plan to close the gap.
Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said as COVID-19 infections rise rapidly across the U.S., she wanted to “especially emphasize to our young people that they are not invincible or immune to COVID-19.”
Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed while currently testing capacity is outstripping demand, the rise of cases nationwide is affecting New Jersey’s program.
While final election results will not be known in New Jersey for at least seven day—and maybe even longer—it appears it was a good night to be an incumbent in North Jersey.
The governor unveiled a multi-stage approach to restarting, guided by the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission and complementary Advisory Councils.
Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled the state’s roadmap on health standards needed to be achieved allowing for an economic recovery in the state. The six point Road Back plan features four health benchmarks the governor believes is critical to giving residents confidence to restart the economy.
Murphy detailed that if key predictive health metrics continued to rise at the rate over the first weekend in August as they did in the last week of July, stricter restrictions would be put back in place.
County and towns in Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s 5th Congressional District have received a total of $3 billion in federal investment from the bipartisan CARES Act.
State Sen. Joe Pennacchio is looking to a commission to advance the goal of enhancing multigenerational family housing opportunities.
Three Assemblywomen will introduce legislation requiring school districts to provide remote instruction to start the 2020-2021 school year.