rental assistance

The county reported that 18 of its municipalities have received rental assistance funding, led by Franklin Township at close to $2.9 million, and Black residents comprised about half of those who self-identified their race or ethnicity.

Eviction protections remain in place for New Jersey tenants with incomes at least 20% below their county's median through the end of December.

Gov. Phil Murphy says he can't sign a bill creating a Rental Assistance Navigation Program for fears it could cost $300 million. Similar help is on the way.

To afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment, a New Jersey resident must earn a $56,000 salary, or a $31.96 hourly wage, according to the report.

From $600 million for special education services for 22-year-olds to $1.5 million to dredge the Woodbridge marina, plans for COVID funds are being detailed.