On Jan. 20, the state reported 4,582 new COVID-19 cases and 122 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 641,140 and 20,664.
Author: Kimberly Redmond
New Jersey Continues Police Reform Efforts in Trenton
Bills making their way through the legislature continue efforts to reform how policing is conduct in New Jersey.
Weinberg-Led Group Recommends How To Fix New Jersey’s ‘Toxic’ Political Culture For Women
The 76-page report from the Workgroup on Harassment, Sexual Assault and Misogyny in New Jersey Politics calls for several changes in the political sphere, including tougher anti-harassment policies.
Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Bill To Reduce Unemployment Insurance Payroll Tax
The law passes those tax hikes onto small businesses by spreading out the increase over a three-year period.
AG: North Jersey Bars, Restaurants Face Liquor License Suspensions For Violating COVID-19 Rules
For the weekend of Jan. 9 and 10, the state reported 11,467 new COVID-19 cases and 130 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 584,828 and 19,886.
Morris County Lawmakers Urge HUD to Help Homeless, Domestic Violence Victims Find Housing
Assemblywoman Aura Dunn and State Sen. Anthony Bucco want the federal government to increase transitional housing programs.
Noteworthy New Jersey Laws Taking Effect In 2021
As a new year is rung in, there are a spate of new laws that are going into effect.
New Jersey Challenges New York’s Taxing Income of Remote Workers
New Jersey has joined a U.S. Supreme Court battle that could determine whether remote workers who are no longer commuting into the office can have their income taxed by other states.
New Jersey Attorney General Overhauls Police Use-Of-Force Policy
The police reform policy, which is the first of its kind in the United States, emphasizes de-escalation and calls for the use of force as a last resort by New Jersey’s law enforcement officers.
New Jersey Announces $2.5M Grant Program for Schools to Reduce Learning Loss
State officials announced 2,745 new COVID-19 cases reported and 21 confirmed new deaths on Dec. 28.
New Jersey Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Approve $14 Billion Corporate Tax Break Bill
North Jersey officials, including local legislators, groups and unions, have come out in support of the bill they say is needed to keep businesses in New Jersey.
New Jersey Senate Advances Suite of Bills To Strengthen Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights
The State Senate passed several bills on Dec. 18 seeking to protect victims’ rights, improve law enforcement, judicial case management and codify state government policies for harassment and discrimination.
LTC Facilities, Nursing Homes In New Jersey Now Required To Have PPE Stockpiles
As of Dec. 18, the cumulative number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey reached 423,226 with 3,975 total new cases and 44 new deaths, bringing the overall total to 18,124
State Sen. Paul Sarlo Wants To Protect New Jersey Small Businesses From ‘Surprise’ PPP Tax Costs
As of Dec. 14, the cumulative number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey reached 405,448 with 4,805 total new cases and 25 new deaths, bringing that total to 15,907.