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.
Category: Trenton
School District Budget Cuts Decried by North Jersey GOP Members in State Senate, Assembly
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 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.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Calls for Proud Boys, Other Extremist Groups, to be Labelled Domestic Terrorists
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.
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.
Sen. Bob Menendez Introduces Immigration Overhaul Bill in U.S. Senate
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 includes an expedited pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants and new technology at the southern border.
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.
State Sen. Loretta Weinberg Pushing For Independent Advocate With Investigative Powers
New Jersey lawmakers are looking to create an independent advocate to help vulnerable populations that are under state supervision.
New Jersey Seeks To Ban Auto Insurers From Using Credit Scores, Job Status To Set Premiums
New Jersey is taking steps to prohibit auto insurance companies from using a driver’s credit score, occupation and education as factors to establish coverage rates.
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).
Meadowlands ‘Innovation Challenge’ Project Advances
The transit agency wanted to figure out a way to move a stadium’s worth of people seamlessly and continuously between Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex.
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.