This week, the Senate passed a bill package to help the state combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate also voted out the legislation based on the landmark agreement between Senate President Steve Sweeney and the New Jersey Education Association. Lastly, we also saw a spike in the numbers of New Jerseyans that tested positive for the coronavirus.
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