On Jan. 18, the state reported 3,511 new COVID-19 cases and 23 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 668,573 and 20,458.

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On Jan. 18, the state reported 3,511 new COVID-19 cases and 23 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 668,573 and 20,458.
Gov. Phil Murphy delivered a virtual State of the State on Jan. 12 that was a mix of accompaniments of his administration as well as items still left undone as he prepares to campaign for a second term.
Sen. Bob Menendez reaffirmed his promise to fight for The Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act.
A Project Ready poll found a majority of New Jersey residents approved of the way the Garden State handled the 2020 election.
The legislation approves the use of campaign contributions for childcare expenses related to activities related to the purpose of either campaign for or holding the office. These are expenses that would not otherwise incur.
A New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) report outlines how and where New Jersey’s school districts face challenges with their reopening plans
A bipartisan bill permitting the use of campaign funds to pay for childcare in certain instances heads to the desk of Gov. Phil Murphy after passing in the Assembly.
New Jersey will receive $1.5 million from Washington to help identify sources of lead in drinking water in schools and childcare facilities Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.