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News from July 2023

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Grand Jury Indicts New Jersey Department of Corrections Police Officer with Official Misconduct

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 8, 2023

A state grand jury last week voted to indict New Jersey Department of Corrections Correctional Police Officer Giuseppe Mandara with one count of second-degree official misconduct in connection with an August 23, 2019 physical altercation with a resident at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center (ADTC) Special Treatment Unit (STU) in the Avenel section of Woodbridge.

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Sen. Menendez Statement on MAGA SCOTUS Majority Decision Striking Down President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Biden v. Nebraska:

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43 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in New Jersey during week ending July 1

By Garden State Times | Jul 7, 2023

There were 43 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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New Jersey's miscellaneous tax revenues down 22.1% since Q2 2023

By Garden State Times | Jul 7, 2023

New Jersey collected $338 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 22.1% decrease from the same period the previous year when $434 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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66 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in New Jersey during week ending July 1

By Garden State Times | Jul 7, 2023

There were 66 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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Governor Murphy Signs Fiscal Year 2024 Budget into Law

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act into Law on Friday, building on the historic progress made over the last five years with new investments centered around increasing affordability, promoting fiscal responsibility, and creating world-class opportunities for everyone to succeed. Budget Provides Historic Levels of Property Tax Relief, Another Record Investment in School Funding Increases Investments in Affordable Housing, Higher Education, and Economic Growth Continues Path of Fiscal Responsibility with Another Full Pension Payment of $7.1 Billion and Surplus of over $8 Billion

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Governor Murphy Signs Bill Eliminating Public Defender Service Fees

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

Continues Steps Towards Creating a Fairer Criminal Justice System

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Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Notices Limited Brewery Licensees and Temporary Permit Holders Concerning License Renewals for 2023-2024 Term

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

In a notice delivered to all limited brewery licensees and limited brewery Temporary Authorization Permit (TAP) holders today, the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“Division”) announced that limited brewery licenses, including those operating on TAPs, have been renewed for the 2023-2024 license term with the existing special conditions in place in accordance with the Division’s May 28, 2019, Special Ruling Authorizing Certain Activities by Holders of Limited Brewery Licenses (“Special Ruling”).

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34 people die from Alzheimer's disease in New Jersey during week ending July 1

By Garden State Times | Jul 6, 2023

There were 34 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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Sen. Menendez Statement on Right-wing SCOTUS Majority Decision Granting Businesses an Open License to Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ Americans

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis:

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New Jersey's miscellaneous tax revenues up 20.7% in Q2 2023

By Garden State Times | Jul 6, 2023

New Jersey collected $338 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 20.7% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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21 people die from diabetes mellitus in New Jersey during week ending July 1

By Garden State Times | Jul 6, 2023

There were 21 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

Provides for merger of Bloomfield College with Montclair State University; expands powers and property of Montclair State University; and expands State college risk management group

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AG Platkin: Previously Indicted Paterson School Bus Company Operator Indicted Again for Allegedly Continuing to Use Unqualified School Bus Drivers and Failing to Pay Tens of Thousands in Tolls

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a new indictment against Shelim Khalique, the operator of a pair of Paterson school bus companies who had been previously indicted in June 2020 for allegedly using unqualified drivers to operate school buses and misleading public-school districts.

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Statement from Governor Murphy on Senate Confirmation of New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Michael Noriega

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

I am extremely pleased that the State Senate has confirmed Michael Noriega with unanimous and bipartisan support to serve as an Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.

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AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Take Enforcement Action to Combat LGBTQIA+ Discrimination

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in three cases alleging discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

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AG Platkin: Four Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Hits Officers, Crashes into Homeland Security Agent’s Car While Attempting to Elude Police in Newark

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that four defendants were arrested and charged after they tried to flee from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle in Newark, resulting in several collisions as well as injuries to three officers and one of the suspects.

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29 people die from kidney disease in New Jersey during week ending July 1

By Garden State Times | Jul 5, 2023

There were 29 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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Analysis: New Jersey ranked #30 for gun sales in 2022

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

New Jersey ranked #30 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 184,460 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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Week of June 17: 485 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in New Jersey

By Garden State Times | Jul 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 485 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.