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NJ to receive $6.4 billion in new COVID-19 relief funds

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Will New Jersey be providing more aid to unemployed workers or small businesses?

States can spend money to increase pay for essential workers, invest in infrastructure, or cover public health expenses, based on new guidance out this week from the federal government. The federal government says the money can’t be used to pay down debt, cut taxes or be placed in reserve funds. The Murphy administration is currently reviewing the new guidance.

05/11/2021

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FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 4m 11s | Gov. Murphy says vaccinating kids is critical step in the state’s reopening plan. (4m 11s)

Judge shortage could overwhelm state's judicial system

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 3m 9s | President of the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute is urging the filling of vacancies. (3m 9s)

NJ employers detail their struggle to fill open positions

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 3m 35s | NJ Business & Industry Association hosts virtual town hall on the state’s hiring crisis. (3m 35s)

NJ Spotlight News: May 11, 2021

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 26m 46s | NJ Spotlight News: May 11, 2021 (26m 46s)

Program in Newark aims to dismantle structural poverty

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 3m 57s | An economic experiment is launching in the state’s largest city. (3m 57s)

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