For March 4, the state reported 2,605 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 42 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 802,669 and 23,491.
Author: James Hickey
37th Legislative District: Assembly Candidate Alexandra Soriano-Taveras Apologizes for Anti-Semitic Remarks
Anti-semitic comments made by Assembly candidate Alexandra Soriano-Taveras are raising questions about whether her candidacy should move forward by state lawmakers.
Monmouth Poll: Over 60% Support American Rescue Plan
The poll found Americans overwhelmingly support stimulus checks, extending unemployment benefits and state and local aid.
Gov. Phil Murphy Expects First Day of School to be In-Person Next Year
For March 2, the state reported 2,820 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 48 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 795,695 and 23,321.
Assemblyman Robert Auth to Seek State Senate Nomination in 39th Legislative District With Cardinale Family Backing
Assemblyman Robert Auth (R-39) entered the race to be his party’s nominee this November backed by Carole Cardinale, State Sen. Gerald Cardinale widow.
New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Eligibility List for Teachers, Host of Others Starting March 15
For March 1, the state reported 2,668 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 21 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 792,496 and 23,273.
State Sen. Paul Sarlo: Give J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Directly to Towns to Vaccinate Teachers, Seniors Quicker
Over the Feb. 27 and 28, the state reported 5,812 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 64 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 789,356 and 23,252.
Seven Counties Now Allowed to Have Long-term Care Facilities Visistations in New Jersey
For Feb. 26, the state reported 3,149 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 46 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 782,833 and 23,192.
New Jersey Officials Expect Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Available to Residents in Under Two Weeks
For Feb. 25, the state reported 3,079 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 70 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 778,963 and 23,147.
Impeachment Charges Formally Introduced in Assembly Against Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks
Assemblywoman Jean Stanfield introduced articles of impeachment against Department of Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks with the bipartisan backing of prime sponsors Assemblywomen Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-37) and Nancy Munoz (R-21).
Poll: Nearly 60% of New Jerseyans View COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Negatively
For Feb. 24, the state reported 2,661 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 57 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 775,386 and 23,077.
Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle to Run for State Senate Against Dems Bergen County Line
Vainieri Huttle declared she will not participate in the Bergen County Democratic Convention, alleging Bergen County Chairman Paul Juliano is pressuring members to back Assemblyman Gordon Johnson.
North Jersey GOP Lawmakers Blast Priorities of Gov. Phil Murphy’s Budget Proposal
Members of both the Assembly and State Senate decried the $44.83 billion spending proposal by the governor as not addressing issues that affect the quality of life of everyday New Jerseyans.
Gov. Phil Murphy’s Budget Proposes a Pathway for a Post-COVID New Jersey
Murphy said the state’s priorities as laid out in the budget are to “build a New Jersey that emerges from the pandemic healthier and more resilient, both physically and economically. A stronger and fairer New Jersey not just for today, but for the generations to come.”