Rep. Josh Gottheimer is at the forefront of an attempt to forge a coronavirus stimulus deal in Washington.
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North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 2, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is part of a Congressional group from both houses and parties proposing a $908 billion coronavirus stimulus bill.
New Jersey Officials, Transit Execs Challenge Hudson River Tunnel Repair Study
London Bridge Associates contends that the two existing tubes can be refurbished five years quicker than building a new crossing because work could begin sooner and be less costly.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 18, 2020
New Jersey’s Department of Health provided guidelines to long-term care facilities on visitation policies for the holidays.
Attorney General Gurbir Grewal Files Fraud Case Against Academy Bus
The suit alleges Academy defrauded NJT by more than $15 million by vastly underreporting the number of scheduled trips the company missed.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 13, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy had a strong message for New Jersey residents complaining about following the mask protocols in the state: “You know what’s more uncomfortable and annoying? When you die.”
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 10, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions on dining and youth sports in New Jersey
Transit Practices to Help Seniors, Disabled Will Be Overhauled in New Jersey
State Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D-37) and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-37) pushed for greater coordination among service providers in the industry, while establishing regional paratransit coordinating councils.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 6, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy revealed restrictions New Jerseyans faced earlier this year will be returning in the coming days.
NJ Transit Fares to Remain Stable as FY 2021 Operating Budget is Adopted
The NJ Transit Board of Directors adopted a fiscal year 2021 operating budget that does not raise fares.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 26, 2020
North-JerseyNews.com has endorsed Reps. Bill Pascrell, Donald Payne, Jr. and Albio Sires in their races to serve in the House of Representatives.
NJ Transit Releases Path Forward for NJ TRANSITGRID Project
NJ Transit (NJT) published a path forward for its NJ TRANSITGRID project to incorporate renewable energy technology to align with the goals presented in Gov. Phil Murphy’s Energy Master Plan.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 22, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy will self-quarantine after being in contact with a member of his senior staff who tested positive for the coronavirus.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 21, 2020
The state has launched its health insurance marketplace, Get Covered New Jersey, despite questions if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will survive a Supreme Court challenge.