After winning a third term to serve New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, Rep. Josh Gottheimer believes the party can use his success as a blueprint moving forward.
Tag: First Responders
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Pushes Suite of Bills to Fight Terrorist Organizations Online
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is pushing a suite of legislative initiatives to prevent the next terrorist attack. Gottheimer’s proposal looks to thwart Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) online arsenal to promoting terror and extremist threats that have continued to evolve since 9/11.
Three North Jersey Counties to Share in $37 Million in Additional CARES Act Monies
New Jersey will distribute $37 million in federal money to 12 counties, including Morris, Sussex and Warren, initial ineligible for CARES Act money to combat the coronavirus.
New Jersey Supreme Court Approves Murphy’s COVID-19 Borrowing Plan
The New Jersey Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling, found that the Murphy Administration borrowing plan that could reach nearly $10 billion is constitutional.
North Jersey News Roundup for July 22, 2020
The House of Representatives recently passed the Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act (SAFR) of 2020, making public safety officers who contract COVID-19 in the line of duty eligible for benefits.
House Bill Makes First Responders who Contracted COVID-19 Eligible for Federal Benefits
The House of Representatives recently passed Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act (SAFR) of 2020, making public safety officers who contract COVID-19 in the line of duty are eligible for benefits for their families should they become disabled or die from the virus.
Gov. Phil Murphy Prods New Jersey Senate to Move on Borrowing Bill
Gov. Phil Murphy called out the State Senate, pushing them to move on a borrowing bill that has languished in the upper chamber for three months.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Gives President Trump Failing Grade for Pandemic Leadership
Rep. Josh Gottheimer placed the blame for the lack of a national plan allowing the coronavirus to spread and ensuing economic fallout with the man at the top, Donald Trump.
New Jersey Pharmacists Authorized to Conduct COVID-19 Tests
Authorized licensed New Jersey pharmacists were granted the ability to administer COVID-19 tests to customers, enabling pharmacies statewide to serve as testing sites.
Competing Bills in Trenton Authorizing Benefits for First Responders Advance
Competing bills in the New Jersey’s Assembly and Senate would address concerns regarding essential workers diagnosed with COVID-19 by creating legal presumptions the disease was contracted on the job.
North Jersey News Roundup for May 18, 2020
The state’s primary election set for July 7 will be a combination of vote-by-mail and in-person.
Healthcare Worker Loan Forgiveness Resolution Unanimously Passes Assembly
The New Jersey Assembly unanimously approved a resolution urging the President and Congress to establish a student loan forgiveness program for healthcare first responders.
Death of First Child in New Jersey Announced; State to Expand FEMA Testing
As New Jersey begins to set the stage for expanded coronavirus testing, the first death of a child in New Jersey was announced May 8 by New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.
New Jersey Receives Decontamination System for N95 Masks
In its continuing fight to secure safe personal protection equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 front-line workers, New Jersey now has access to the Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System for N95 respirators.