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News from June 2023

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45 people die from kidney disease in New Jersey during week ending June 17

By Garden State Times | Jun 21, 2023

There were 45 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in New Jersey in the week ending June 17, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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11 people die from influenza and pneumonia in New Jersey during week ending June 17

By Garden State Times | Jun 21, 2023

There were 11 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in New Jersey in the week ending June 17, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

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287 people die in New Jersey from heart disease in week ending June 17

By Garden State Times | Jun 21, 2023

There were 287 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in New Jersey during the week ending June 17, a 12.2% decrease from the previous week.

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Governor Murphy and Senate President Scutari Announce $5 Million to Expand Access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Services in Union County

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

Governor Joins State Leaders for Panel Discussion on Youth Mental Health in New Jersey

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Booker, Menendez Announce $24 Million Grant to Expand Broadband in South Jersey

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 16, U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-N.J.) announced a $24.18 million grant for Cumberland County and Salem County to expand broadband infrastructure to serve underserved residents with slow or no broadband.

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Booker Statement on DOJ Investigation Into Minneapolis Police Department

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in response to the findings of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department.

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New Jersey Bureau of Securities Announces Launch of Annual Investment Adviser Examination

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Bureau of Securities (“the Bureau”) within the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced the release of the Bureau’s Annual Investment Adviser Examination.

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Attorney General Platkin Announces the Launch of the “Criminal Justice Data Dashboard”

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Justice Data (OJD) announced the public release of the State’s first comprehensive data warehouse visualizing de-identified information on arrests in New Jersey from 2017 to 2022, including warrants, charges, dispositions, restitution, and fines, as well as demographic data.

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Senator Menendez Statement on the Biden Administration’s Decision to Provide an 18-Month Extension of TPS Designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement following the Biden administration’s decision to provide an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal:

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54 people die in New Jersey from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 17

By Garden State Times | Jun 20, 2023

There were 54 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in New Jersey during the week ending June 17, a 63.6% increase over the previous week.

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57 people die in New Jersey from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 17

By Garden State Times | Jun 20, 2023

There were 57 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in New Jersey during the week ending June 17, a 17.4% decrease from the previous week.

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Sen. Menendez, Rep. Gottheimer Urge Department of Transportation to Further Investigate the Negative Environmental Impacts of the Congestion Tax

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

MTA Admits the Congestion Tax Will Increase Air Pollution, Carcinogens, and Traffic in NJ

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End of life: New Jersey deaths during week ending June 3 did not exceed death expectancy

By Garden State Times | Jun 20, 2023

New Jersey's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Governor Murphy Reiterates Opposition to New York City’s Proposed Congestion Tolling Program

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy submitted comments to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) expressing his Administration’s opposition to the Final Environmental Assessment and the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Central Business District Tolling Program.

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Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Clears Budget Committee

By Garden State Times | Jun 20, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina that expands the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased members of the State Police Retirement System and the Police and Fireman's Retirement System was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee."We have an obligation to support the families of first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe," said Polistina (R-02)."By expanding the definition of child under the PFRS and SPRS and removing certain barriers, more children under the...

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CDC predicts 341 people in 75-84 age group in New Jersey died during week ending June 3

By Garden State Times | Jun 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 341 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 3.

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Senate Clears Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies

By Garden State Times | Jun 20, 2023

The New Jersey Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin M. Corrado aimed at protecting the lives of newborn babies. The bill, known as S-2828 and substituted by A-4110, expands the existing Safe Haven Infant Protection Act to offer parents additional options for safely surrendering their newborns.Senator Corrado expressed her satisfaction with the bipartisan support received for the bill, stating, "Today's Senate vote secured strong bipartisan support of my legislation that would protect more newborns in New Jersey. We've all seen reports that more...

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Senate Approves Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses

By Garden State Times | Jun 20, 2023

The New Jersey Senate has approved a measure that would alleviate the bureaucratic burden on surviving spouses. Sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado, the legislation enables surviving spouses to utilize their deceased partner's motor vehicle until the registration expires. Senator Corrado emphasized the importance of this bill, stating, "The last thing someone needs to worry about after the death of a loved one is a trip to the motor vehicle commission." She added, "This commonsense legislation will remove unnecessary government red tape and allow surviving spouses to use...

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UPDATE: Suspended Chief of Manville Police Department Indicted by State Grand Jury on Official Misconduct, Sexual Assault and Related Charges

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

A state grand jury voted to file criminal charges Monday, June 12, against suspended Manville Police Chief Thomas Herbst, who allegedly engaged in sexually inappropriate, criminal acts targeting multiple women against their will for years.

Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor to Host Symposium to Commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Garden State Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

In commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Thursday, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) are hosting a statewide symposium of government and private organizations dedicated to protecting seniors from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.