For March 5, the state reported 3,347 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 35 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 806,730 and 23,521.

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For March 5, the state reported 3,347 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 35 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 806,730 and 23,521.
The proposed law would require large corporations to receive authorization from a majority of its shareholders before managers can spend money on political activities.
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.
Anti-semitic comments made by Assembly candidate Alexandra Soriano-Taveras are raising questions about whether her candidacy should move forward by state lawmakers.
The legislation would establish criteria for state-funded regionalization studies to understand the issue better.
The poll found Americans overwhelmingly support stimulus checks, extending unemployment benefits and state and local aid.
For March 3, the state reported 2,957 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 63 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 799,476 and 23,449.
The bill is a $1.9 trillion emergency COVID-19 stimulus package with stipulations to increase financial aid to American families alongside states and local communities.
“Governor Murphy has a multi-billion dollar surplus already banked and is likely to get another $6 billion in federal aid in the coming weeks,” said Bucco. “It’s an insult to every New Jerseyan.”
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.
New Jersey Republicans in Trenton are taking issue with Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget allocations for education across the state, arguing it would hamstring underfunded districts in Northwestern New Jersey.
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.
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.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is urging the U.S. State Department to label the Proud Boys and other violent extremist groups involved in storming the U.S. Capitol as domestic terrorists.