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Backers of the bill say the state’s largest health insurer will now have the ability to move forward with reforms that will help keep premiums down and compete in the rapidly-changing healthcare marketplace.
On Jan. 15, the state reported 5,490 new COVID-19 cases and 67 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 616,090 and 20,418.
Weinberg announced her decision on Jan. 13 by stating “for the first time in over 30 years, I will not be running for reelection….I’ve accomplished a lot. It added up to this is the right time for me personally.”
Hillsdale resident Omid Bayati attempted to bribe PVSC officials for help in procuring promotional opportunities within PVSC and politics broadly.
State health officials are bracing for and expected COVID-19 surge over the next month.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill led 30 members of Congress in requesting an investigation in regarding to suspicious access given to some visitors on Jan. 5.
On Jan. 14, the state reported 5,967 new COVID-19 cases and 94 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 609,721 and 20,253.
State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) added, “The simple fact is, even with the unforeseen disruptions and challenges to our lives last year, the State of the State could be stronger if we didn’t have unnecessary missteps from this administration.”
Sen. Bob Menendez spoke out against a proposed Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regulation requiring financial institutions to lend to industries identified as risky.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill made the explosive claim that sitting members of Congress helped those planning to attack the U.S. Capitol.
The proposed law addresses concerns related to the recent death of Lucas C. Homeijer, a 27-year-old Boonton native, who succumbed to injuries sustained as a recruit during a training exercise at the New Jersey State Police Academy.
On Jan. 13, the state reported 6,922 new COVID-19 cases and 95 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 602,629 and 20,167.
”I intend to see that those members of Congress who had groups coming through the Capitol that I saw on Jan. 5 for reconnaissance for the next day …are held accountable,” stated Sherrill.