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There were 1,039 deaths in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

New Jersey's combined tax revenues up 57.7% from Q1 to Q2 2023

New Jersey collected $19.3 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in New Jersey during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in New Jersey in the week ending June 24, making up less than 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

How many 45-64-year-olds died in New Jersey during week ending June 17?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 215 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Sen. Menendez, Reps. Gottheimer and Pascrell Statement on FHWA’s Decision to Allow NY’s Congestion Tax Proposal to Move Forward

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), alongside Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.-05) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J.-09), issued the following statement in response to the Federal Highway Administration’s decision to allow New York’s Congestion Tax proposal to move forward without requiring a full and complete study of how this plan will affect New Jersey:

CDC reports 142 deaths among New Jersey Hispanics in week ending July 1

There were 142 Hispanic people who died in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Week ending June 17 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in New Jersey

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 56 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending June 17.

VA issues same number of Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Jersey in Q2 vs. Q1 2023

The VA issued three Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Jersey during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to three loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in New Jersey increases from Q1 to Q2

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in New Jersey during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $362,650, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

AG Platkin and Acting Commissioner Allen-McMillan Announce Joint Statement from Division on Civil Rights and Department of Education on School-Based Anti-Bias Initiatives and the Law Against Discrimination

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Acting Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan today announced that the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) and DOE have issued the joint statement below to offer guidance to students, parents, schools, school boards, educators, and the public:

Q2 2023: New Jersey's combined tax revenues up 58.1% since Q1 2023

New Jersey collected $19.3 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 27.0% fewer home purchase loans in New Jersey in Q2 2023

There were 519 VA home purchases in New Jersey in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $204.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Statement from Governor Murphy on Senate Judiciary Committee Approval of Michael Noriega Nomination

I commend the Senate Judiciary Committee for unanimously approving the nomination of Michael Noriega to the New Jersey Supreme Court.

VA provides 519 home purchase loans in New Jersey in Q2 2023

There were 519 VA home purchase loans issued in New Jersey in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $204.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Sen. Menendez Statement on the One Year Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

The Dobbs decision threw out 50 years of legal precedent and dismantled the freedoms enshrined in Roe v. Wade

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in New Jersey during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in New Jersey in the week ending June 24, making up less than 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

Ahead of the Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision, Sen. Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect the Right of Women to Cross State Lines to Seek Abortion Care