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Attorney General Matthew J. Plakin today led a multistate letter of support for a new rule aimed at expanding Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility to individuals receiving deferred action pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, which enables certain young people who arrived in the United States as children to avoid deportation and build lives in the country. New Department of Health and Human Services Rule Would Make DACA Recipients Eligible to Enroll in and Receive Subsidies for Health Insurance Plans

Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in New Jersey

These New Jersey political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

Tax revenue analysis: New Jersey collects $4.8 billion million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

New Jersey collected $4.8 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Sen. Menendez Delivers Remarks at U.S. Treasury Department Economic Summit on the Future of Latino Communities

Sen. Menendez Delivers Remarks at U.S. Treasury Department Economic Summit on the Future of Latino Communities

302 people die from diseases of the heart in New Jersey during week ending June 24

There were 302 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in New Jersey in the week ending June 24, making up 24% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

Senate Clears Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028

The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina that extends the authorization of online gambling through 2028. Senator Polistina, a Republican from District 2, expressed his satisfaction with the Senate's decision, stating, "Today's Senate vote advancing my legislation will help keep New Jersey at the forefront of an evolving gambling industry by supporting casinos' application of online gaming. The legalization of online gambling and sports betting was a catalyst for struggling casinos in the aftermath of the Great Recession."The...

VA Purchase Loans in New Jersey average $393,243 for Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New Jersey in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $393,243, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Senator Menendez Statement Praising $25 Million for Gateway Project

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today issued the following statement praising the $25 million dollar funding for the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project:

Senate Clears Singer Bill Increasing Reimbursement Rates for “SUD” Treatment

The New Jersey Senate has approved a measure sponsored by Senator Robert Singer that aims to increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services. Singer, a Republican representing District 30, emphasized the importance of the bill in providing critical support to individuals struggling with addiction in New Jersey."There are thousands of New Jersey residents in recovery who struggle with addiction every day," said Singer. "Many of these individuals rely on partial care services, which include support programs such as...

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in New Jersey declines from Q1 to Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New Jersey in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $393,243, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

Senate Clears Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Fight New York State’s Unfair Tax Treatment

The New Jersey Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick aimed at addressing New York State's unfair taxation of New Jersey residents. Senator Bramnick expressed his satisfaction with the Senate's decision, stating, "Today's Senate vote sent a clear message to New York State that we won't allow our residents to be taken advantage of by out-of-state politicians." He emphasized the need for reforms to rectify the current tax imbalance that negatively impacts New Jersey residents.According to Senator Bramnick, New York's taxation of Garden State...

Sen. Menendez Presses Chairman Powell on the Fed’s Response to Inflation

The Senator also questioned the Chair about the potential for instability when commercial real estate mortgages come due in the next two years & asked how the Fed smaller and mid-sized banks can be avoided

First Lady Tammy Murphy Hosts Another Successful Family Festival in Salem County

Festival Served Over 300 Residents from the Salem County Area

Booker, Meeks, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution Honoring African American Musical Heritage

U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks (N.Y.-05) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced a bicameral resolution recognizing the contributions of African American music to America’s musical heritage, addressing the need for greater access to music education for African American students, and supporting the designation of June 2023 as African American Music Appreciation Month.

270 people die from cancer in New Jersey during week ending June 24

By Garden State Times | Jun 29, 2023

There were 270 deaths from cancer reported in New Jersey in the week ending June 24, making up 21.5% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

Menendez, Cassidy, Pallone, Higgins Rollout Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Reform the National Flood Insurance Program

Legislation would keep flood insurance affordable for families and invest in communities to reduce flood risk

Sen. Menendez Delivers Introductory Remarks during Banking Committee Hearing on Dr. Adriana Kugler’s Historic Nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors

If confirmed, Dr. Kugler would be the first Latino American to serve on the Board of Governors in the Fed’s nearly 110-year history

Ex-Camden Housing Authority Supervisor Pleads Guilty After Issuing Over $150K in Section 8 Checks to Her Own Company and a Family Member

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that an ex-manager with the City of Camden Housing Authority has pleaded guilty in connection with the authority giving Section 8 funds, designed to subsidize the rent of low-income tenants, to a family member who is a landlord, and to a real-estate company she established and controlled.

Governor Murphy Announces Brianna Earle as Deputy Chief of Staff for Outreach

Governor Phil Murphy today announced Brianna Earle as Deputy Chief of Staff for Outreach. Earle has served as Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for Outreach since June 2022, managing relationships between the Governor's Office and labor unions, advocacy groups, houses of worship, and community leaders across New Jersey.

Booker, Castro, Jayapal, Hirono, Durbin Lead 80 Senate, House Democrats in Push to Extend ACA Eligibility to DACA Recipients