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Murphy announces expansion of Pre-K programs, commits to achieving universal system

September 16, 2021 12:46 pmSeptember 16, 2021 2:46 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy announced today the expansion of the state’s existing network of pre-kindergarten programs, as well as his commitment to eventually reaching universal Pre-K for every child in New Jersey. “Today we are announcing that New Jersey will start...

State Sen. Sandra Cunningham (D-Jersey City). Photo by Kevin Sanders for the New Jersey Globe.

With new census count, 17 districts have non-white majorities — and most are represented by white senators

August 13, 2021 1:56 pmAugust 13, 2021 3:44 pm

Seventeen legislative districts that have non-white majorities are currently represented by nine white Democrats in the New Jersey State Senate, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released on Thursday. These new numbers are expected to be part of the redistricting...

Murphy mandates masks in schools

August 6, 2021 3:31 pmAugust 7, 2021 12:06 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that masks will be mandated indoors in New Jersey schools for the beginning of the upcoming school year. “Due to the recent and rampant spread of the Delta variant, the fact that no child under...

Senate majority leader race still nascent

June 30, 2021 4:36 pmJune 30, 2021 6:13 pm

Legislators haven’t begun to lobby for Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg’s (D-Teaneck) leadership position, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford) said Wednesday, and lawmakers considered as top-tier candidates for the role are staying mum about whatever ambitions they may hold....

Black leaders call for pro-transparency budget reforms

June 29, 2021 1:56 pmJune 29, 2021 9:55 pm

A group of Black leaders called on Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders to reform the state’s budgeting process to be more inclusive and transparent shortly before the governor signed the state’s $46.4 billion appropriations bill into law Tuesday. “With...

Both chambers unanimously approve bill to end eviction moratorium

June 24, 2021 6:58 pm

Both chambers of the legislature unanimously approved a bill that will end the state’s moratorium on evictions while providing hundreds of millions of dollars in assistance for rent and utility payments and limiting rent payments among certain residents. The measure,...

Budget Statement: Senate President Pro-Tempore Teresa Ruiz

June 24, 2021 2:15 pmJune 24, 2021 2:15 pm

Senate President Pro-Tempore Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement after the Senate passed the FY 2022 state budget: “The budget we passed represents the culmination of months of long meetings and thoughtful deliberations which resulted in over $468 million of...