The administration introduced a 658 million dollar 2020 municipal budget today which, if adopted, will close a 70 million dollar shortfall brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.  The budget contains no tax increase.
Jersey City Times Staff
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Landlords Fear Coronavirus Relief for Renters Will Hurt Them
New Jersey lawmakers want to give renters up to 30 months to repay back rent.
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New Jersey Schools Reopen: Pressure Mounts for Delayed Start
Pressure is mounting for a remote-only opening for New Jersey public schools.
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Jersey City Schools Rank 241 in Spending Equity
When it comes to spending equity, Jersey City ranks 241 out of 540 New Jersey school districts according to financial website WalletHub.
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As Key Coronavirus Stat Rises, NJ Limits Indoor Gatherings
Gov. Phil Murphy points finger at massive house parties as reason for growing coronavirus infection rate
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With $600-a-Week Benefit Gone, Millions Face Financial Peril
Many jobless people face a fresh struggle to pay rent, buy food.
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NJ School Reopening: What’s Next as Plans Are Made to Open Classrooms
In a not-so-tacit admission that last spring’s all-remote instruction left thousands of children behind, Murphy has emphasized that in-school instruction — at least in some form — is required to ensure that all students get the necessary attention and education.
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Track COVID-19 in New Jersey: Maps, Graphics, Regular Updates
[Updated: July 29, 2020] Follow the progression of the disease, with case numbers by county and city, demographics and other metrics This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com. Full story link – […]
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Jersey City Medical Center to Present Childbirth and Covid-19 Webinar
Jersey City Medical Center will Present a Free Childbirth and Covid-19 Webinar on Thursday, August 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Crunch Time for Bill to Avert Feared Surge in NJ Evictions as Landlords Push Back
New Jersey housing advocates are pressing state lawmakers for final approval this week of a bill that would extend protections against evictions of renters and homeowners who are unable to make payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.