Over 650,000 New Jerseyans have signed up at the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System for the COVID-19 vaccine in its first week.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Approve $14 Billion Corporate Tax Break Bill
North Jersey officials, including local legislators, groups and unions, have come out in support of the bill they say is needed to keep businesses in New Jersey.
Newark Penn Station to Receive $190 Million Facelift
The work is slated to begin immediately with $30 million in renovations and restorations, with additional upgrades scheduled over the next five years totaling $160 million, all funded by the state.
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.
State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz Pushes For State Report On Pandemic’s Impact On Student Learning
NJDOE would be required to compile and report on student progress and break the data up into ethic, racial and socioeconomic categories.
New Jersey Taking Steps To Decriminalize Marijuana
The bill legalizes possession of up to six ounces of marijuana and automatically expunge certain marijuana-related offenses.
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Approving Use of Campaign Funds for Childcare Expenses
The legislation approves the use of campaign contributions for childcare expenses related to activities related to the purpose of either campaign for or holding the office. These are expenses that would not otherwise incur.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 11, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is pushing a suite of legislative initiatives to combat terrorists increasingly using social media platforms
State Sen. M Teresa Ruiz Bills Seek To Make Remote Learning Easier For Teachers, Parents
With many students kicking off a new school year virtually, State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz (D-29) introduced a pair of bills aimed at making remote learning easier for teachers and parents.
Bipartisan Bill Approved to Use Campaign Funds for Childcare Costs in New Jersey
A bipartisan bill permitting the use of campaign funds to pay for childcare in certain instances heads to the desk of Gov. Phil Murphy after passing in the Assembly.
Cannabis, Hashish-Related Penalties in New Jersey Could be Reduced Under New Bill
A new bill introduced by would reduce criminal penalties for cannabis and hashish-related offenses across the Garden State.