Friday Facts and Figures

Budget season is back. New Jersey finally legalizes recreational cannabis. Paterson to implement a universal basic income pilot program.

New Jersey to prioritize greater vaccine equity. Governor Murphy announces a big investment in clean energy.

New Jersey hits major vaccine milestone. New state health exchange is a big success.

New coalition launches to abolish the drug war. New Jersey to get more aid from FEMA to respond to the pandemic.

Open enrollment period extended. Candidates unite in lawsuit to abolish the line.

New Jersey opens its sixth vaccine megasite. President Biden gets straight to work with a flurry of executive orders.

President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package. NJPP reacts to Gov. Murphy's State of the State address.

This is a dark week for democracy. 

Busy week in Trenton as lawmakers legalize marijuana, restructure Horizon, and fast-track $11.5 billion in corporate tax breaks.

State lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill that would restructure Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Immigrant families still without COVID-19 relief.

Tens of millions of families are struggling to make ends meet without additional COVID-19 relief from the federal government.

Lawmakers continue to negotiate marijuana legalization bill. Renters face impending eviction crisis.

State lawmakers hurry to pass marijuana legalization bill that leaves communities of color behind.