The legislation makes a supplemental appropriation of $10 million for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation purposes.
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North Jersey News Roundup for June 8, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy plans to close New Jersey’s only women’s correctional facility.
State Sen. Pennacchio Renews Call for COVID-19 Investigation After Veterans’ Home Report
For June 7, the state reported 165 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and six confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,018,112 and 26,285.
Republican State Senators Want Hand in Spending American Rescue Plan Funds
As federal aid becomes available to New Jersey, GOP lawmakers want a say in deciding where the monies will be allocated.
Campaign Financial Reports Show North Jersey Candidates Have Money to Spend for June 8 Primary
With less than three weeks before New Jersey primaries are held, campaigns in three key North Jersey races disclosed the cash they have to spend.
North Jersey Republicans to Murphy: Follow the Science, Lift Indoor Mask Mandate
For May 18, the state reported 570 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 24 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 1,010,889 and 25,999.
New Jersey Health Commissioner Again Takes Fire from State Senate GOP on COVID-19 Response
“If it’s a bipartisan committee, we’d be happy to present,” Persichilli told the panel.
North Jersey News Roundup for May 13, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy said the recent Colonial Pipeline shutdown has not caused a shortage in New Jersey nor affected gas prices
North Jersey News Roundup for April 13, 2021
New Jersey has nearly reached half its goal of getting New Jersey residents fully vaccinated
State GOP Senators Blocked Again in Seeking Probe of Murphy’s Coronavirus Nursing Home Response
State Senate Democrats blocked a motion for the fourth time to advance a resolution by State Sen. Joe Pennacchio (R-26) that would have created the special Senate panel.
Unemployment Response Focus of Latest GOP Hearing on Murphy Pandemic Response
GOP lawmakers heard testimony from residents frustrated by the inability of the state to process their claims as well as experts that offered areas where officials could modernize the agency.
GOP Hearing Focuses On Murphy Administration’s Handling of Economy During Pandemic
The pace at which New Jersey is reopening the economy came under scrutiny and criticism by state GOP lawmakers and business leaders.
North Jersey News Roundup for March 16, 2021
New Jersey passed the one million mark of residents being fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
North Jersey News Roundup for March 11, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy raised indoor capacities to 50%, including for indoor dining, gyms and personal care businesses.