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News from July 2023

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Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Jersey City

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey. One male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time.

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ICYMI: Governor Murphy and New Jersey Department of Education Announce Certification Fee Holiday to Support Educators

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

In response to recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Public School Shortages, Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) today announced that Governor Murphy’s budget dedicates $5 million to implement an Educator Certification Fee Holiday. Effective immediately, this initiative aims to alleviate financial burden and streamline the certification process for aspiring educators across the state.

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Governor Murphy Signs Bill Requiring Provision of Critical Flood Risk Information for Homeowners and Renters

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy today signed bill S3110/A4783, which requires sellers of property and landlords to make certain notifications regarding flooding. Under the law sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and Assemblyman John McKeon, sellers of real property and landlords must disclose knowledge of a property’s history of flooding, flood risk, and location in a flood zone or area.

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21 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in New Jersey during week ending July 1

By Garden State Times | Jul 10, 2023

There were 21 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause 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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Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028 Signed Into Law

By Garden State Times | Jul 10, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina supporting and extending casinos' use of online gambling through 2028 has been signed into law. Polistina expressed his satisfaction with the new law, stating, "I am pleased that this legislation was signed into law to support the continued growth and success of casinos all throughout New Jersey. Extending casinos use of online gambling will allow New Jersey to remain at the forefront of an evolving gambling industry." Senator Polistina highlighted the positive impact of online gambling on the state, citing how it...

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Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

On July 03, Governor Phil Murphy signed the following bills into law:

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Booker, Warren Call for Severance Pay and Benefits for Employees Following Bed Bath & Beyond Bankruptcy and Layoffs

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Sue Gove following reports that the company attempted to avoid paying severance to its workers during the store closings leading up to its bankruptcy after spending more than $11 billion in stock buybacks since 2004.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Expanding Eligible Uses of Sick Leave for School Employees

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy today signed a bill (A-5060/S-3440) to expand eligible reasons for which a school district employee may use their sick leave.

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Division on Civil Rights Takes Enforcement Action Against Housing Providers for Failing to Comply with the Fair Chance in Housing Act

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

State Announces an Additional 30 Notices of Violation Issued to Housing Providers in New Jersey

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Governor Murphy Signs Fiscal Year 2024 Budget into Law

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 9, 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.

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End of life: New Jersey deaths during week ending July 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By Garden State Times | Jul 9, 2023

New Jersey's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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116 Hispanic people in New Jersey passed away in week ending June 17

By Garden State Times | Jul 9, 2023

There were 116 Hispanic people who died in New Jersey in the week ending June 17, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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305 people die from diseases of the heart in New Jersey during week ending July 1

By Garden State Times | Jul 9, 2023

There were 305 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, making up 22.8% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Overnight Gun Violence in Paterson

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 9, 2023

This weekend we saw gun violence impact communities across our country – and tragically our own state was not immune.

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Governor Murphy Signs Package of Housing Affordability Bills

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 9, 2023

Builds on the Murphy Administration’s Historic Investments in Affordable Housing

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Sens. Menendez & Booker Applaud Announcement by USDOT that Hudson River Tunnel Project is on track to Receive $6.88 Billion in Federal Transit Dollars

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 8, 2023

Funding would be one of the largest ever federal investment in a mass-transit project

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“APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on July 6

By Garden State Times | Jul 8, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” on July 6.

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315 people die from cancer in New Jersey during week ending July 1

By Garden State Times | Jul 8, 2023

There were 315 deaths from cancer reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 1, making up 23.5% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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“Senate” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on July 6

By Garden State Times | Jul 8, 2023

“Senate” was published on page S2261 of the Congressional Record on July 6.

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Governor Murphy Signs Bill Establishing Social Impact Investment Fund

By Garden State Times Report | Jul 8, 2023

$20 Million Appropriation Will Leverage Outside Capital for Below-Market Lending