A Battle of Variants Vs. Vaccinations in New Jersey
Tag: The CARES ACT
North Jersey Lawmakers Applaud Federal Assistance, but Don’t Want to be Left Out
State lawmakers representing Districts 24 and 36 are urging Gov. Phil Murphy to use American Rescue Plan funds on education and the economy.
North Jersey News Roundup for March 23, 2021
Any plans to ease coronavirus restrictions in the Garden State are being delayed as new cases are no longer declining.
New Jersey Plans to Enhance Paycheck Protection Program Loans as January Tax Collections Edge Up
As of Feb. 19, the state reported 2,679 new COVID-19 cases and 64 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 761,498 and 22,784.
Paycheck Protection Program Tax Protections Bill Passes New Jersey Senate
The bipartisan bill would ensure any PPP loans forgiven by the federal government would be exempt under New Jersey’s gross income tax.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 29, 2020
Sen. Bob Menendez reaffirmed his promise to fight for The Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 22, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy urged New Jerseyans to remain inside their bubble for Christmas, New Year’s Eve
Unemployment’s Impact on EITC Qualifications, Unspent CARES Act Funds Draw Attention of GOP Lawmakers
As of Dec. 21, the cumulative number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey reached 435,763 with 4,319 total new cases reported and 29 new deaths, bringing that total to 16,315.
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Pushed by Rep. Josh Gottheimer Split in Two
After two weeks of negotiations, the $908 billion bipartisan and bicameral coronavirus stimulus bill has been introduced as two separate measures.
Eligibility Expanded for Extended Unemployment Insurance Benefits in New Jersey
The extension comes as the state recorded 5,370 new cases and 68 deaths related to COVID-19 on Dec. 10.
Gov. Murphy Calls McKinsey Opioid Report ‘Appalling, Sickening’ as Overdoses Rise 10% in New Jersey
The news comes as the ongoing opioid epidemic appears to be growing worse during the COVID-19 outbreak, with drug overdose deaths in New Jersey up almost 10% this year.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Pass COVID-19 Relief Bill
The framework allocates $908 billion in total aid, including both new funding and the reallocation of previously appropriated CARES Act funding.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 30, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy said a statewide shutdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus is still “on the table” but believes it can be avoided.
Sen. Cory Booker Calls for $260 Billion in Federal Funding for Education Systems
Additionally, over 7,500 new infections and 37 new deaths were reported in New Jersey over the weekend.