State health officials are bracing for and expected COVID-19 surge over the next month.
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North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 12, 2021
The state is now making public on a daily basis the number of New Jerseyans who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 15, 2020
The Electoral College formally selected Joe Biden as the next President of the United States.
Oroho, Space, Wirths Push Back on End of New Jersey Bear Hunt
State Sen. Steve Oroho was joined by Assemblyman Parker Space and Assemblyman Hal Wirths in condemning the move, arguing it was a reckless play that would increase human encounters with the animals.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 8, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer wants talks to resume in order to pass a COVID-19 stimulus bill.
Gov. Phil Murphy Shoots Down Bear Hunt in 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the New Jersey Fish and Game Council will propose changes to the state’s Game Code to effectively end bear hunting in
Measure to Curb Use of Single-Use Receptacles Advances in New Jersey
A policy measure designed to curb the use of single-use carryout receptacles across New Jersey advanced from the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
New Jersey’s New Environmental Justice Law Aims To Protect Minority Communities
New Jersey will soon enact stringent environmental justice legislation that will allow the state to reject permits for projects that could have a detrimental impact on already “overburdened” communities.
Twelve Lawsuits Filed Against New Jersey Polluters
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe filed 12 environmental enforcement actions targeting polluters across New Jersey.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 2, 2020
New Jersey towns and counties can borrow money to cover unexpected costs from the coronavirus and to make up for revenue shortfalls under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law
North Jersey News Roundup for Aug. 28, 2020
New Jersey state officials reluctantly submitted an application to the FEMA for Lost Wages Supplemental Assistance program.
North Jersey News Roundup for Aug. 12, 2020
Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 election.
New Jersey Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit to Prevent Water Pollution
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal is among 21 Attorney Generals suing to block a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule that restricts a state’s authority to protect its waters from pollution.
Environmental Justice Bill Advances From Senate, Assembly Committee
An environmental justice bill allowing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts of certain pollutants on “overburdened communities” passed committees in both legislative houses.