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News from July 2023

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Lower individual income tax revenue in New Jersey as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Garden State Times | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $6.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for New Jersey, a 22.6% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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15 people die from influenza and pneumonia in New Jersey during week ending July 1

By Garden State Times | Jul 5, 2023

There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, making up 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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Sens. Menendez, Lankford Introduce Legislation to Tackle PBMs, Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee which has jurisdiction over national health care policy, and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act – vitally important bipartisan legislation to tackle one of the biggest drivers of the high cost of prescription drugs, particularly for senior adults on Medicare.

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Statement from Governor Murphy on the U.S. Supreme Court Undermining Civil Rights for the LGBTQIA+ Community and Others

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

This is a bad week for equality. Along with a pair of decisions making higher education less accessible, the U.S. Supreme Court has also made it easier for businesses to discriminate against the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Governor Murphy Recognizes Retirement of Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy today marked the retirement of Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher.

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Sen. Menendez Statement on $264.6 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Access to High-Speed Broadband Across New Jersey

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

This federal funding is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program

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New Jersey deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending June 17

By Garden State Times | Jul 4, 2023

New Jersey's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week ending June 17 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in New Jersey

By Garden State Times | Jul 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 370 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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New Jersey's Q2 2023 individual income tax revenue up 33.2% from previous quarter

By Garden State Times | Jul 4, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $6.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for New Jersey, a 33.2% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Today’s Decision Regarding Affirmative Action in College Admissions

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

Justice Jackson is right: with “let-them-eat-cake obliviousness,” the Supreme Court has ignored the institutional racism that millions of Americans continue to endure.

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Attorney General Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Host “Safe Summer 2023” Boardwalk Event

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

Attorney General Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs to host “Safe Summer 2023” boardwalk event showcasing the Division’s annual enforcement initiative designed to promote a family-friendly environment at the Jersey Shore

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Sen. Menendez Statement On Supreme Court Striking Down Affirmative Action in U.S. Colleges

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College:

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Statement from Governor Murphy on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Biden v. Nebraska

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

I am disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court today ruled against the Biden Administration’s efforts to provide student loan debt relief to individuals who were hit hard financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Statement from Governor Murphy on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

In response to the United States Supreme Court ruling today to overturn affirmative action policies in regards to college admissions, Governor Murphy condemned the decision and reaffirmed his Administration’s commitment to promoting diversity and equity in New Jersey.

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New Jersey: 241 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

By Garden State Times | Jul 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 241 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Sens. Menendez and Booker, Reps. Sherrill, Payne, Jr., and Pascrell, Jr. Announce $47M for NJ Transit from the FTA

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

This funding will increase green buses for commuter services and will reduce emissions in populated, frequently travelled areas

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AG Platkin and the New Jersey State Police Announce $800,000 in Federal Grant Funding to Expand Operation Helping Hand to Aid Those Battling Substance Use Disorders

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced a significant expansion of resources and support to aid individuals battling substance use disorder (SUD).

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Attorney General Platkin and DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Proposed Settlement with Solvay Polymers Regarding “Forever Chemical” Pollution in and around West Deptford

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today announced a proposed settlement with Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC that would ensure the remediation of contamination, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and compensate the public for natural resource damages in the vicinity of Solvay’s facility in West Deptford, Gloucester County.

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Governor Murphy Announces Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride to Depart for Judiciary

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Department Chief of Staff Justin Zimmerman to Become Acting Banking and Insurance Commissioner

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in New Jersey during week June 17

By Garden State Times | Jul 2, 2023

New Jersey's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.