Sen. Menendez was able to secure a one-year extension of Sandy-related Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief funds allocated for the projects, which was set to expire Sept. 30, 2022.
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Reps. Mikie Sherrill, Bill Pascrell Applaud Passage of Federal Water Bill
The bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work on various water resource projects across the nation.
Legislation Abounds to Hold BPU Accountable During Storms
New Jersey legislators remain vigilant in their efforts to hold the Board of Public Utilities responsible in the aftermath of significant storms.
Gov. Phil Murphy: Second COVID-19 Wave Has Arrived in New Jersey
“The second wave of coronavirus is no longer something off in the future,” said Murphy. “It’s coming in now.”
2020 Election: Frank Pallotta Denies Oath Keepers Are Right Wing Extremists in Debate with Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Rep. Josh Gottheimer and GOP Frank Pallotta squared off on issues that have defined the bitter race between the two, including the response to the COVID-19 crisis, their experience in the private sector, healthcare and federal aid in New Jersey.
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.
2020 Election: Sen. Cory Booker Looks to Defend Senate Seat Against Morris County’s Rik Mehta
Despite both parties looking to wrest control of the U.S. Senate, the race in New Jersey is seen as clear sailing for Sen. Cory Booker.
Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips Urges BPU to Adopt 48-Hour Restore Standard
Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips argued power companies should be required to provide generator power to customers following the 48-hour period.
State Sen. Joe Pennacchio Calls for More Robust Power Grid
“New Jersey’s utilities must be more proactive to prevent massive outages and strengthen the grid State residents depend on,” said State Sen. Joe Pennacchio.
North Jersey News Roundup for Aug. 20, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy accused President Donald Trump’s campaign of “full-throated propaganda” for filing a lawsuit against the state’s vote-by-mail plan.
New Jersey Legislators Target Power Companies in Wake of Isaias
Power outages followed in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias, and regional power suppliers felt the heat as state legislators lamented their response to the electrical crisis.
New Jersey Could Receive Billions In Federal Funding For Infrastructure Upgrades
North Jersey politicians were able to target billions of dollars for the Garden State to improve transportation, envisioning roads and rails running much smoother in the state under a recently passed federal infrastructure bill.
North Jersey News Roundup for June 25, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy joined his fellow governors in New York and Connecticut in announcing travel restrictions for those entering the tri-state region
North Jersey News Roundup for May 28, 2020
The state’s COVID-19 testing capacity has reached a key milestone in Gov. Phil Murphy’s Road Back plan to reopen New Jersey.