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Senator Calls for Accountability in Light of Reports on Veterans Homes Failures

By Garden State Times | Oct 4, 2023

Senator Kristin Corrado is calling for a special legislative committee to be formed to investigate the findings of a recent report by the State of New Jersey Commission of Investigation (SCI) that revealed shocking failures at the veterans homes in Menlo Park and Paramus. Corrado expressed her concern, stating, "The SCI report is devastating and the Murphy Administration must be held accountable for the appalling treatment of our nation's heroes."Corrado highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that this is the second report in the last month that underscores...

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Testa Calls for Senate Investigation of AG’s Office

By Garden State Times | Oct 3, 2023

Senate Judiciary Committee member Michael Testa has called for an investigation into the Attorney General's Office's handling of a 2019 criminal prosecution. In a joint letter with the full Senate Republican Caucus to Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Testa emphasized the importance of uncovering the truth behind the allegations. Testa expressed, "When there are allegations of egregious behavior taking place within State offices the public deserves to know the truth. It would be a gross dereliction of duty to ignore these allegations."Testa highlighted the need for...

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New Jersey's combined tax revenues down 55.4% from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Garden State Times | Oct 2, 2023

New Jersey collected $8.6 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the third quarter of 2023.

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Hispanic deaths in New Jersey decrease to 123 in week ending Aug. 19

By Garden State Times | Oct 1, 2023

There were 123 Hispanic people who died in New Jersey in the week ending Aug. 19, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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VA provides 257 home purchase loans in New Jersey in Q3 2023

By Garden State Times | Oct 1, 2023

There were 257 VA home purchase loans issued in New Jersey in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $107.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 50.5% fewer home purchase loans in New Jersey in Q3 2023

By Garden State Times | Oct 1, 2023

There were 257 VA home purchases in New Jersey in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $107.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Jersey in Q3 vs. Q2 2023

By Garden State Times | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued six Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Jersey during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to three loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Q3 2023: New Jersey's combined tax revenues down 55.4% since Q2 2023

By Garden State Times | Oct 1, 2023

New Jersey collected $8.6 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New Jersey receives $2.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Garden State Times | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued six Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Jersey during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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How many New Jersey colleges in August still require COVID-19 vaccine for students?

By Garden State Times | Sep 30, 2023

New Jersey still has three colleges that require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by August, more than three years since schools originally closed.

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$8.4 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue for New Jersey in Q2 2023

By Garden State Times | Sep 30, 2023

New Jersey collected $8.4 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 76.8% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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Week ending Aug. 12: 131 deaths among Hispanic people in New Jersey

By Garden State Times | Sep 24, 2023

There were 131 Hispanic people who died in New Jersey in the week ending Aug. 12, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Testa Calls For Special Legislative Committee to Investigate Attorney General’s Office

By Garden State Times | Sep 22, 2023

Senate Judiciary Committee member Michael Testa, a Republican from District 1, has urged the Legislature to convene in Trenton promptly to grant subpoena power to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Testa is advocating for the retention of special counsel to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the handling of a 2019 prosecution by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office involving a businessman connected to U.S. Senator Bob Menendez."When you have allegations of elected officials pressuring our State attorney general's office to influence the outcome of a prosecution,...

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CDC reports 132 deaths among New Jersey Hispanics in week ending Aug. 5

By Garden State Times | Sep 17, 2023

There were 132 Hispanic people who died in New Jersey in the week ending Aug. 5, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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O’Scanlon Calls for Reforms to Address Wasteful Paterson School Spending

By Garden State Times | Sep 14, 2023

Senator Declan O'Scanlon has strongly criticized the Paterson School Board for its misuse of taxpayer money, particularly in approving excessive travel expenses for a trip to New Orleans. In a statement, Senator O'Scanlon expressed his concerns about the pattern of extravagant travel by school board members, stating, "Paterson schools' misuse of taxpayer money follows a pattern of self-indulgent travel by school board members to extravagant places like Las Vegas, Honolulu, and now New Orleans."Highlighting the disconnect between increased State aid for certain districts...

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District 10 Lawmakers Slam Murphy Administration Amid Scathing DOJ Report

By Garden State Times | Sep 13, 2023

District 10 lawmakers-Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman John Catalano-have expressed strong condemnation towards the Murphy Administration following a scathing report by the U.S. Department of Justice on the COVID-19 policies in veterans homes. Senator Holzapfel criticized the administration's decision to force COVID-positive patients back into nursing homes, calling it "an absolute catastrophe" and emphasizing the need for accountability.Assemblyman McGuckin echoed these sentiments, holding Governor Murphy solely responsible for the...

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In New Jersey, 234 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Garden State Times | Sep 12, 2023

New Jersey registered 234 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Bucco & Schepisi Criticize Governor Murphy's Choice for President of Board of Public Utilities

By Garden State Times | Sep 12, 2023

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Holly Schepisi have criticized Governor Murphy's decision to appoint Christine Guhl-Sadovy as the President of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Bucco expressed his concerns, stating, "It is deeply troubling that Governor Murphy is doubling down on his unpopular and extreme energy master plan. Christine's predetermined views on New Jersey's energy policies are a red flag for anyone paying attention to the rising cost of energy." He further added, "New Jersey cannot afford to be doubling down on Governor Murphy's...

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New Jersey: 128 Hispanic lives lost in week ending July 29

By Garden State Times | Sep 10, 2023

There were 128 Hispanic people who died in New Jersey in the week ending July 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Testa: Holding Breweries Hostage Over Liquor Reform Undermines Tourism

By Garden State Times | Sep 8, 2023

Senator Michael Testa (R-1) criticized Governor Murphy for his approach towards liquor reform, stating that it undermines tourism in New Jersey. Testa expressed his concerns, saying, "Governor Murphy's decision to hold our breweries hostage in a broader liquor license reform debate runs counter to the State's push to grow our tourism industry." He highlighted the negative impact of oppressive regulations on breweries, leading to closures and decreased competitiveness.The plight of breweries in New Jersey was further emphasized by a brewery owner who revealed, "In June,...