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Billions of New Jersey’s federal COVID-19 funding has yet to be spent

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Billions of New Jersey’s federal COVID-19 funding has yet to be spent

More than $5 billion in funds the federal government gave New Jersey for COVID-19 relief in 2021 has yet to be spent, a report from the state’s auditor found.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues three executive orders from April 3-9

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued three executive orders from April 3-9. As of April 9, Murphy has issued 13 executive orders in 2023 — four fewer than he did at this point a year ago. The orders are:

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New Jersey Supreme Court issues one opinion from April 3-9

The New Jersey Supreme Court issued one opinion from April 3-9. As of April 9, the court issued 17 opinions in 2023 — one fewer than this point a year ago. The opinion is below:

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Governors issue 14 executive orders from April 3-9

Nationally, governors issued 14 executive orders from April 3-9. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) led the field with three each, followed by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) with two. Governors in 41 states issued the fewest orders with zero.

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Blue-state lawmakers flex muscles on state and local deductions - Roll Call

Lawmakers from high-tax states say Speaker Kevin McCarthy doesn’t have the votes to extend the $10,000 limit on state, local tax deductions.

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Massive New Jersey Pine Barrens fire now fully contained

Authorities say a fire that tore through 6 square miles of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens this week has now ben fully contained

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Florida executes ‘Ninja Killer’ Louis Gaskin for double murder as DeSantis increases the rate of executions

Florida has executed a man known as the “ninja killer” for the 1989 slayings of a couple visiting the state from New Jersey

The Independent UK

Spartans offer 2024 3-star S Raphael Dunn from New Jersey

Michigan State football has extended an offer to a three-star safety from New Jersey

USA Today Sports Media Group

Florida executes 'ninja killer' for couple's 1989 death

Florida has executed a man known as the “ninja killer” for the 1989 slayings of a couple visiting the state from New Jersey

The Independent UK

Evacuation Orders Lifted As Firefighters Gain Ground On New Jersey Wildfire

More than 170 buildings had to be evacuated as a result of a quickly spreading wildfire that started in southern New Jersey.

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Pregnant Woman, 2 Others Injured After Winds Knock Over Carnival Bounce House

A big inflatable bounce house was blown over in New Jersey on Monday afternoon, injuring a pregnant woman and two other adults.

Zenger

Big flames, raining embers in New Jersey pine barrens fire

A massive 3,800-acre forest fire in Ocean County, New Jersey is about half contained as officials continue to battle flames

The Independent UK

Terrifying moment New Jersey imam stabbed in back as he leads morning prayers at mosque

Security footage from inside the Omar Mosque in Paterson, New Jersey, shows the moment Serif Zorba stood up amid pre-dawn prayers, stepping over rows of praying men to get to the imam

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Absentee/mail-in ballot return deadlines in 2023 elections

Eight states—Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington—are holding statewide elections this year. Rules governing who can return completed absentee/mail-in ballots vary by state. Absentee/mail-in voting is voting that does not happen in person on Election Day but instead occurs another way, usually by mail. All states…

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: New Jersey roundup

New Jersey is holding elections, including for legislative offices, on June 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

As Rutgers strike begins and classes are canceled, negotiations continue with NJ governor's oversight

As hundreds of faculty took to the picket lines Monday at Rutgers University's three New Jersey campuses, union and administration negotiators were on their way to the governor's office to resume talks, with both sides suggesting that a deal could be reached quickly.

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A New Jersey imam was stabbed during prayer, with the attacker subdued by congregants

An imam in the city of Paterson was stabbed while leading his congregation in prayer on Sunday. When police arrived, the attacker was already apprehended by congregants.

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Thousands of Rutgers faculty go on unprecedented strike

Thousands of professors, part-time lecturers and graduate student workers at New Jersey’s flagship university have gone on strike

Irish Mirror

Dáithí O'Sé shares his secret to ten years of happy marriage to wife Rita

The RTE star married the former New Jersey Rose in 2012, and they welcomed a baby boy back in 2014

The Independent UK

Chris Pratt was told his original voice for Mario movie ‘sounded like Tony Soprano’

‘I walked in and they were like, “That’s a little New Jersey,”’ actor recalled

Daily Mirror

Mum shares heartbreaking message bullied girl, 11, recorded before she took her own life

Sixth-grade student Felicia LoAlbo-Melendez, from New Jersey, was a sixth-grade student was found dead inside a bathroom at her school - she had previously warned her future self not to 'be a bully'

The Philadelphia Inquirer

She turned her Jersey garage into a rabbit café. Bunny snugglers are welcome

Valerie Bertsch has always been drawn to rabbits, so much so she decorated her Medford Lakes, New Jersey, home with paintings and sculptures of bunnies. Yet for much of her life, Bertsch owned only cats and dogs.

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Election legislation roundup: New Jersey General Assembly

As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 97 election-related bills in the New Jersey General Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 97, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 27-April 2. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Election legislation roundup: New Jersey State Senate

As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 50 election-related bills in the New Jersey State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 50, Ballotpedia tracked three from March 27-April 2. Democrats sponsored two, while Republicans sponsored one. The three bills are:

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