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Rep. Josh Gottheimer is part of a Congressional group from both houses and parties proposing a $908 billion coronavirus stimulus bill.
Rosemary Becchi, Republican candidate in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, conceded on Nov. 25 to Rep. Mikie Sherrill, while Frank Pallotta accepted his defeat to Rep. Josh Gottheimer five days later.
Food insecurity is being heightened as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Many North Jersey food banks and food providers have experienced an increase in demand since the pandemic started and need our help.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation allowing residents to place wagers using New Jersey’s horse racing account wagering system while in another state.
Additionally, the state reported 4,100 total new cases Nov. 27 and 19 newly confirmed deaths, bringing that total to 15,113.
The legislation was named in honor of Daniel Anderl, the son of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas, who was killed by an individual seeking to harm the judge.
“This is a really, really big week. It’s almost an inflection point,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “We’ve just got to find a way, folks, to both respect (the holidays) but do it responsibly.”
Hopatcong resident Maria Bell is charged by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Newark office with one count of knowingly concealing the provision of material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization
“I’m a big boy, thick skin. That doesn’t impact me at all and I think I could say the same thing for my wife,” stated Murphy. “But let’s leave my family out of this.”
Rep. Josh Gottheimer plans to conduct a town-by-town review of schools in the Fifth District to determine if students eligible for free meals are receiving them.
Gov. Phil Murphy put the onus on Republicans in the U.S. Senate to help small businesses hurting because of the coronavirus pandemic in New Jersey.
Pascrell called for the prosecution of Trump and his administration, whom the Democratic congressman accused of committing “innumerable crimes” against the United States.
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association created a new season for swimming and track & field and moved wrestling into season 3.
According to U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Mondelez, which manufactures brands like Oreo, Chips Ahoy! and Ritz, is in the preliminary stages of mulling a closure sometime in 2021 of its factory on Route 208.
About 40% of New Jerseyans will “probably” or “definitely” not get vaccinated against COVID-19 despite surging caseloads across the nation, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton
Even as the state’s health commissioner is warning against large family gatherings, New Jersey’s Department of Health provided guidelines to long-term care facilities on visitation policies for the holidays.
In an exclusive interview with North-JerseyNews.com, Rep. Mickie Sherrill talks about her priorities in her return to Washington and lessons Dems need to learn from the election.
Gov. Phil Murphy and Sen. Cory Booker laid out the need for more coronavirus aid in New Jersey that is currently being held up in the U.S. Senate.
After winning a third term to serve New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, Rep. Josh Gottheimer believes the party can use his success as a blueprint moving forward.
New Jersey’s health commissioner estimates the peak of the second wave will hit New Jersey during the first three months of 2021.
Despite questions if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will survive a Supreme Court challenge, the state has launched its health insurance marketplace, Get Covered New Jersey.
The issue of domestic security threats to this year’s election at the center of the Presidential debate Sept. 29 is one New Jersey’s law enforcement officials were already preparing for.
“I look at that Portobello restaurant and my jaw drops as oblivious everybody is not doing the right thing,” said Murphy.
The framework allocates $908 billion in total aid, including both new funding and the reallocation of previously appropriated CARES Act funding.
Additionally, the state reported 4,661 news cases and 90 confirmed deaths on Dec. 1.
NJDOE would be required to compile and report on student progress and break the data up into ethic, racial and socioeconomic categories.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced more surgical restrictions to sports, outdoor gathering and long-term care facilities.
A Monmouth University Poll found President Donald Trump approval rating at his highest since taking office but still under 50%.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced more surgical restrictions to sports, outdoor gathering and long-term care facilities in an attempt to control the spread of the coronavirus.
London Bridge Associates contends that the two existing tubes can be refurbished five years quicker than building a new crossing because work could begin sooner and be less costly.
Gov. Phil Murphy said a statewide shutdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus is still “on the table” but believes it can be avoided.
Additionally, over 7,500 new infections and 37 new deaths were reported in New Jersey over the weekend.