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News from May 2023

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On World Press Freedom Day, Menendez, Blumenthal, Swalwell Reintroduce Bill to Protect Journalists

By Garden State Times Report | May 11, 2023

On May 3, on World Press Freedom Day, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), alongside Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), re-introduced legislation to strengthen protections for journalists and the free press when engaging in essential newsgathering.

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Week ending April 22 could be deadliest for people age 25 and younger in New Jersey

By Garden State Times | May 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 12 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 22.

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Montclair State University Student Arrested for Allegedly Possessing and Creating Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Involving Children He Contacted on Social Media

By Garden State Times | May 11, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced charges against a Montclair State University (MSU) student who was arrested at his residence on the school’s campus in Essex County, NJ, for allegedly possessing and creating Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (CSAEM) involving children he contacted online.

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Booker, Gomez Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Promote Equitable Access to Public Lands

By Garden State Times Report | May 11, 2023

On May 4, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) reintroduced the Transit to Trails Act, legislation that would provide equitable access to parks, green spaces, and public lands and waters.

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Booker, Menendez Applaud Senate Confirmation of Michael Farbiarz and Judge Robert Kirsch to Serve on the U.S. District Court of New Jersey

By Garden State Times Report | May 11, 2023

On May 2, U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-N.J.) applauded the Senate confirmation of Michael Farbiarz and Judge Robert Kirsch to serve on the U.S. District Court of New Jersey.

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Sen. Menendez Urges Congress to Address Mental Health Provider Shortages, Tackle Barriers to Care for Young People and Marginalized Communities

By Garden State Times Report | May 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, today participated in a hearing entitled, “Barriers to Mental Health Care: Improving Provider Directory Accuracy to Reduce the Prevalence of Ghost Networks,” about how Congress can act strategically to improve access to mental health care and address the access barriers created by so-called “ghost networks."

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in New Jersey during week ending April 22?

By Garden State Times | May 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 515 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

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Paterson Police Announce Arrests Resulting in Two Guns Being Seized

By Garden State Times Report | May 10, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Interim Officer-in-Charge NJSP Major Frederick Fife announced today several arrests that took two guns out of the community.

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Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

By Garden State Times Report | May 10, 2023

On May 8, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law:

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Menendez, Booker Urge Medieval Times CEO to Stop Union Busting and Advance Negotiations with Medieval Times Workers

By Garden State Times Report | May 9, 2023

“’While your show may be set in Medieval Spain in the 11th century, these workers are living in the United States of America in the 21st century’; Letter cites 11 open ULP charges filed with the NLRB against the company”

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CDC estimates 365 people in 75-84 age group in New Jersey died during week ending April 22

By Garden State Times | May 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 365 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Division of Law Affirmative Enforcement Efforts Brought in More Than $435.6 Million In Recoveries in 2022

By Garden State Times Report | May 9, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that civil enforcement efforts brought in more than $435.6 million through recoveries resulting from lawsuits and investigations alleging consumer, securities and other fraud, environmental cases, taxation matters and other types of affirmative and debt recovery actions.

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Booker Statement on Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah Being Disinvited to the White House Eid al-Fitr Celebration

By Garden State Times Report | May 9, 2023

U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) issued the following statement:

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Menendez and Booker Join 251 Congressional Democrats in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Fifth Circuit to Reverse Texas District Court’s Ruling on Mifepristone

By Garden State Times Report | May 8, 2023

An adverse ruling could take mifepristone off the shelves and bar health care professionals from prescribing it in every state in the nation

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CDC predicts 257 people in 65-74 age group in New Jersey died during week ending April 22

By Garden State Times | May 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 257 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Stay Connected with Notify Me for Unlimited Updates

By Garden State Times | May 8, 2023

In a world where staying informed is crucial, a new tool called Notify Me is revolutionizing the way people receive updates. The service, as described by an unknown source, allows individuals to subscribe to an unlimited number of email lists and receive email or text message updates regarding the information they have requested.The simplicity and convenience of Notify Me are highlighted by the source's recommendation to "Check out Notify Me today!" This endorsement conveys the ease of use and practicality of the service, emphasizing its value in helping individuals stay...

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AG Platkin: Sussex County Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving $1.2 Million in Stolen Funds in International Business E-Mail Compromise Scheme

By Garden State Times Report | May 8, 2023

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that a Sussex County man today pleaded guilty to receiving more than $1.2 million in stolen funds in an international business e-mail compromise (BEC) scheme targeting businesses throughout the United States.

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Booker, Allred, Gillibrand, Johnson Introduce Bicameral Bill to Empower Workers to Fight Discrimination and Promote Equality in the Workplace

By Garden State Times Report | May 8, 2023

On May 2, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Representative Colin Allred (D-TX) introduced the bicameral Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act, legislation that would end the practice of forcing individuals who have experienced racial discrimination at work into arbitration.

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Sen. Menendez Urges Congress to Pass a Long-term NFIP Reauthorization with an Affordability Program to Combat Rising Costs of Premiums, Make Policies More Accessible

By Garden State Times Report | May 7, 2023

The Senator called for increased investment in mitigation to reduce long-term flooding in communities

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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in New Jersey decreases in 2021

By Garden State Times | May 7, 2023

There were 89,029 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in New Jersey in 2021, a 1.7 percent decrease from 2020, according to the official Social Security Administration website.