How NJ will spend $2.2 billion in federal COVID recovery funds
From $600 million for special education services for 22-year-olds to $1.5 million to dredge the Woodbridge marina, plans for COVID funds are being detailed.
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600,000 lives lost — NJ Sen. Menendez renews push for COVID commission
"Never again must the United States of America be caught with its guard down in the face of a deadly and contagious virus," Menendez said.
NJ may need federal help as major roads become more prone to floods
A New Jersey Congressman is co-sponsoring a measure that would allow the state Department of Transportation to use more federal funds for resiliency projects
Middletown man wanted for sexual assault found at JFK Airport
A Middletown man wanted by Hackettstown Police for a sexual assault that took place in January has been found, arrested and charged at J.F.K. International Airport.
Atlantic City Man Charged for Drug Deaths of Two from United Kingdom
An Atlantic City man finds himself behind bars and charged in connection to the drug-related deaths of two men from the United Kingdom in 2020.
Juneteenth is a state holiday in NJ: Here’s what that means
Juneteenth has been made a paid state holiday in New Jersey. So, what's open, closed, and how will it be observed?
Multi-state murder suspect from NJ now charged in 5th death
A New Jersey man accused of killing people in two states was charged Tuesday with the death of an Albuquerque man.
NJ congresswoman wants to end penalties for ALL illegal drug possession
Bill would drop penalties for possession of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine
Rutgers study: Uninsured Americans getting COVID vaccine at much lower rates
More than half of adults nationwide who have health insurance coverage said they had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-April, while only 30% with no health insurance said they had.
Some New Jersey residents fighting the state’s wind farm plan
They claim it would cost more and hurt tourism and wildlife, but environmentalists say the biggest threat is maintaining the status quo.