The expansion was announced the same day the state’s work leave programs began offering more benefits as the result of a 2019 law. Changes effective Wednesday include increasing weekly payment amounts and doubling to 12 weeks the amount of time workers can collect family leave benefits.

Under the plan approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, New Jersey Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) benefits will be provided to recipients of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and non-SNAP households with children who normally receive free or reduced-price school meals.

The 2020 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) will be a multi-dimensional program designed to support several sectors in Monmouth County’s Local Area Plan, including our $2.5 billion tourism sector, one of Monmouth County’s three “targeted sectors” and the number one job creator in the County.

Children’s behavior may suffer from lack of access to outdoor space, a problem heightened by the pandemic.

New Jersey amusement and water parks can reopen in time for the 4th of July weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday as he continues to ease restrictions put in place to combat spread of the coronavirus.

Social distancing and face coverings are mandatory at indoor religious services, all of which must be limited to 50 people or 25% of a building’s capacity — whichever number is fewer.

The requirements issued by the state’s Office of the Attorney General include rules about screening customers and workers for symptoms of COVID-19 and limiting the number of people allowed in personal care businesses.

Open Enrollment Period: Monday, July 6, 2020, at 9:00 am until Friday, July 10, 2020, at 5:00 pm.  Applicants may be eligible for a maximum of up to 6 months of emergency rental assistance.

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising residents that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public access restriction to the Monmouth County Clerk’s Offices has been extended through June 15, 2020. County Clerk employees will be available by phone and email.

The program will provide at least $100 million in Temporary Rental Assistance for Low- to Moderate-Income households, including the homeless or those at risk of homelessness