Political news from Washington and Trenton that affects us
President Joe Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, enshrining June 19 as the national day to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.
For June 17, the state reported 195 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and seven confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,020,564 and 26,364.
For June 16, the state reported 224 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and seven confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,020,326 and 26,350.
State legislators have introduced several pieces of legislation designed to encourage the use of electric vehicles in the last month.
For June 11, the state reported 194 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,019,107 and 26,322.
The project reached a milestone with the launch of a federal environmental review progress.
Gov. Phil Murphy holds a 52%-26% lead over GOP nominee Jack Ciattarelli, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Polling.
The state’s highest court decision allows for the release of names for law enforcement officers who commit actions that result to “major discipline.”
Gov. Phil Murphy will face off against former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli in the Governor’s race this Fall.
The decision on closing Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women coincides with the publishing of an independent investigative report prepared by former State Comptroller Matt Boxer
For June 7, the state reported 165 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and six confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,018,112 and 26,285.
For June 4, the state reported 304 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 12 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,017,337 and 26,265.
For June 3, the state reported 255 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and seven confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,017,044 and 26,253.
“Is the science somehow different for State employees?” Bucco asked.
According to the new poll, voters in indicated that the aspects of the plan that focus “specifically on climate change and clean energy are a significant selling point.”
Sen. Bob Menendez said Republicans “have chosen fealty to Donald Trump over their oath to uphold and defend the United States Constitution.”
The Federal Railroad Administration’s to approve the required Environmental Impact Statement that will allow the Gateway Program to proceed.
Malinowski emphasized that the U.S. needs to maintain robust assistance to Afghan security forces once American troops are gone.
For May 27, the state reported 340 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 14 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,015,368 and 26,173.
“We must continue fighting for communities across Warren and Sussex Counties to help boost their broadband connectivity,” said Gottheimer.
The protocols around ballot boxes are at the heart of the proposed laws.
The measures include requiring corrections officers wear body cameras and increasing penalties for retaliating against prisoners who report abuse.
The legislation establishes a bipartisan panel under the January 6 Commission to investigate the terror assault on Capitol Hill.
For May 20, the state reported 513 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 25 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,012,757 and 26,053.
State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio said “federal stimulus dollars have been a game-changer…for individuals and businesses.”
Only 19% of New Jerseyans currently feel Christie would make a good president—down from 27% who said the same when he launched his first run in the summer of 2015.
“Without accountability and a meaningful reckoning…that fueled the Jan. 6 attack, we won’t be able to move forward together as a nation,” said Sherrill.
“We have to show the Republicans that still want to put their county first that there is good to be done in partnership with us,” said Malinowski.
The legislation makes a supplemental appropriation of $10 million for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation purposes.
Sen. Bob Menendez and Rep. Mikie Sherrill both commended President Biden for delivering a message that the Russia will be held accountable for their actions going forward.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will take up bipartisan legislation that would end the 1991 and 2002 Iraq Authorizations for Use of Military Force.
North Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Trenton are ready to move forward with prison reforms in the aftermath of Gov. Phil Murphy’s decision to close Edna Mahan.
“We must continue to create change and generate new policies to ensure these women are no longer abused by officers in charge,” said Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle.
A pair of bills sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-37) that would work to combat discrimination were approved by the Senate Labor Committee.
“We have a pandemic again among unvaccinated residents, not among the vaccinated,” stated Murphy
“This week’s Supreme Court decision heralded a new chapter for police transparency and accountability in New Jersey,” New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said.
For June 15, the state reported 278 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 11 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,020,043 and 26,345.
Gottheimer is proposing a one-time incentive for residents who are currently unemployed, if they start a job by Aug. 1.
Gov. Phil Murphy painted a picture the coronavirus pandemic would be over that does not include a health metric or time date.