“The Murphy Administration peddled outrageous claims about the state’s finances over the past year that have proven to be completely false,” said State Sen. Steve Oroho (R-24), the Republican Budget Officer.
Tag: Mental Health
37th Legislative District: Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle Looks to Defeat the Political Bosses One More Time
Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle in an exclusive interview with North-JerseyNews.com detailed why she is the choice than Assemblyman Gordon Johnson to the party’s nominee for State Senate.
Gov. Phil Murphy Announces New Education Recovery Plan, Boosted by $1.2B in Federal Funding
The Road Forward plan is four coordinated initiatives, focused on assisting students and educators in the Spring, next school year and beyond.
Reps. Malinowski, Gottheimer Want COVID-19 Vaccination of Teachers Accelerated
Over the weekend, the state reported 7,654 new COVID-19 cases and 93 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 722,167 and 21,989.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 11, 2021
Over 650,000 New Jerseyans have signed up at the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System for the COVID-19 vaccine in its first week.
Assembly Committee Acts to Expand Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Services on College Campuses
This new legislation expands on the Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act, which was enacted in 2016.
New Jersey Youth, High School Sports Set to Resume on Jan. 2
“We recognize that any continuance of the pause would likely mean that many sports seasons would have to be scrapped entirely,” Gov. Phil Murphy said Dec. 30. “We do not wish to see that happen.”
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 24, 2020
Among those President Donald Trump granted clemency to was Charles Kushner, convicted in 2005 on charges brought by the then-U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Chris Christie.
Mental Health Services Available for Healthcare Workers, Others Struggling During the Holidays in New Jersey
The state this week set up resources for those frontline healthcare workers who are struggling with their mental health.
New Jersey Health Officials Warn Of ‘Pandemic Fatigue’
State Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said the pandemic’s impact on mental health cannot be ignored.
Gottheimer Anti-bullying Task Force Calls for Stronger Policies in Schools
A task force formed to address the problem of bullying in schools unveiled a report proposing recommendations to improve policies in New Jersey and nationwide.
Assemblyman Kevin Rooney Demands Greater Focus on Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health
Assemblyman Kevin Rooney (R-40) is calling for detailed tracking focused on the impacts of conditions such as unemployment, isolation and economic recession on this vulnerable population.
North Jersey News Roundup for June 29, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is placing the blame for the lack of a national plan allowing the coronavirus to spread and ensuing economic fallout on Donald Trump.
Civil Rights Leader Dr. Mary Frances Berry Discusses Reforms Needed with Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Civil rights leader Dr. Mary Frances Berry believes now is the time for Congress to enact police reforms that have been kicking around in Washington for years.