The New Jersey Department of Labor reported the state added 19,200 in September, dropping the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage point to 4.7%.
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-Long Branch) announced $250,000 in federal funding to build a playground near South Amboy’s Middle High School.
Gov. Phil Murphy spoke at the funeral services of Cissy Houston, the mother of Whitney Houston, in Newark on Thursday morning.
State Sen. Troy Singleton (D-Delran) announced $1 million in infrastructure investments at Lenape High School. The American Rescue Plan Act money will fund “upgrades to the high school’s fire detection system, HVAC system, as well as partial roof replacement.”
The Assembly Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee cleared a slate of bills that Chairwoman Shavonda Sumter (R-North Haledon) said would improve support for pregnant New Jerseyans and new mothers.
A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Robert Auth (R-Old Tappan) that cleared the Assembly Health Committee on Thursday would provide funds to help maintain “specialized nursing care for New Jersey children with medically complex conditions.”
The National Association of State Lobbyists elected David Smith of New Jersey to its board of directors. Smith is with Princeton Public Affairs Group.
State Sen. Carmen Amato (R-Berkeley) submitted testimony in which he argued NJ Transit’s services for senior citizens and disabled residents are insufficient.
Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) presented $696,000 in funding to Washington Township for stormwater infrastructure upgrades to Ward Lake and Spring Lake.
Casinos, racetracks, and other gambling venues reported $558.3 million in revenue in September, a 7.1% increase from last September.