The news comes as the ongoing opioid epidemic appears to be growing worse during the COVID-19 outbreak, with drug overdose deaths in New Jersey up almost 10% this year.
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North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 3, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is at the forefront of an attempt to forge a coronavirus stimulus deal in Washington.
North Jersey GOP Lawmakers Critical of Gov. Phil Murphy’s Use of Executive Orders
Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-25) accused the governor of “ruling by executive order, vetoing legislation that would help people.”
Oakland Restaurant Singled Out by Gov. Phil Murphy for Allowing Knucklehead Behavior
“I look at that Portobello restaurant and my jaw drops as oblivious everybody is not doing the right thing,” said Murphy.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Pass COVID-19 Relief Bill
The framework allocates $908 billion in total aid, including both new funding and the reallocation of previously appropriated CARES Act funding.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 2, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is part of a Congressional group from both houses and parties proposing a $908 billion coronavirus stimulus bill.
Becchi, Pallotta Formally Concede Races to Reps. Sherrill, Gottheimer
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.
No Sitting on Santa’s Lap This Year: Health Department Issues Winter Holiday Guidance
Additionally, the state reported 4,661 news cases and 90 confirmed deaths on Dec. 1.
State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz Pushes For State Report On Pandemic’s Impact On Student Learning
NJDOE would be required to compile and report on student progress and break the data up into ethic, racial and socioeconomic categories.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 1, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy announced more surgical restrictions to sports, outdoor gathering and long-term care facilities.
Monmouth Poll Finds America Has Become More Divided Under President Trump
A Monmouth University Poll found President Donald Trump approval rating at his highest since taking office but still under 50%.
More Restrictions for Youth Sports, Outdoor Gatherings in New Jersey
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.
New Jersey Officials, Transit Execs Challenge Hudson River Tunnel Repair Study
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.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 30, 2020
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.
