State health officials are bracing for and expected COVID-19 surge over the next month.
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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.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 9, 2020
New Jersey officials in the last 10 days have offered insight on how and when the COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed throughout the Garden State.
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.
Problem Solvers Caucus Offers Framework for COVID-19 Funding
The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus is offering a plan to help break the gridlock on the latest COVID-19 relief package and encourage negotiators to get back to the table.
Calls Grow For New Jersey’s Labor Dept. To Open In-Person Services to Handle Unemployment Claims
North Jersey legislators on both sides of the aisle want to know how the state’s Department of Labor plans to resolve outstanding claims and what can be done to improve the system.
New Jersey Delegation Again Pushes for Cost-of-Living Adjustments in COVID-19 Aid
Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill are leading the New Jersey Congressional delegation in pressuring Congressional leaders to factor in cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to any future COVID-19 aid packages.
Sen. Bob Menendez: Stimulus Package Will Provide Much Needed Help to New Jersey
Sen. Bob Menendez said the $2 trillion federal stimulus deal will provide much needed help to New Jersey in its battle with the COVID-19 pandemic
North Jersey Representatives Back Federal Coronavirus Response Bill
North Jersey’s delegation in the House of Representatives voted to pass bipartisan legislation to address the coronavirus crisis on March 14. Among the features included