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Historic moment: 1st Black woman confirmed as justice on New Jersey Supreme Court
Fabiana Pierre-Louis, a 39-year-old attorney in private practice and a former federal prosecutor, was nominated by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in June to succeed Justice Walter Timpone.
She received much praise from state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
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Governor Murphy Announces Child Care Initiative from Coronavirus Relief Fund to Support Working Families
With the school year starting in New Jersey amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today announced plans to dedicate $250 million in funding from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund, which will provide additional support to children and their families as well as for thousands of child care providers with resources. These plans are highlighted in the Governor's FY2021 revised Budget Proposal as part of the state's spending plan for the $2.39 billion federal Coronavirus Relief Fund
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Rep. Sherrill Holds Veterans Outreach Day
Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) held a Veterans Outreach Day this week to assist veterans during COVID-19, provide resources from local stakeholders and providers, and talk about the issues facing the veterans community in the 11th District.
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Governor Murphy Highlights School Aid and Expanded Preschool in His Revised Budget Proposal
Governor Murphy announces $100 million in Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funding to ensure schools can reopen safely.
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Governor Murphy Announces New Modifications for This Year’s General Election
Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order to make modifications to this year’s primarily vote-by-mail (VBM) General Election. The order clarifies Executive Order No. 177.
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NJ Is Building a Massive PPE Stockpile in Case of 2nd COVID Wave, Other Pandemics
New Jersey is in the process of building a three-month supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ranging from N95 masks to surgical gowns in preparation for a possible second wave of COVID-19 or another future pandemic.