Minimum wage update; financial aid to finish your degree.
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December 28th, 2023
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NJ Updates: Events, Deadlines, Programs, Guidance, and More
Want to know about current topics in New Jersey? The State of New Jersey Update features information, news, resources, guidance, and more. Additional featured news is also available at?*NJ.gov [ [link removed] ].*
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*The cost of college shouldn't keep you from finishing your degree. [ [link removed] ]*
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Luckily, New Jersey is one of the best states in the country when it comes to financial aid. MyDegree.NJ.gov provides valuable information about aid that you may qualify for ? so you'll have what you need to help navigate your path back to finishing your degree. Learn more at *MyDegree.NJ.gov [ [link removed] ].*
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*Apply** for Up to $1,750 in Property Tax Relief by Friday* [ [link removed] ]
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You may be one of over one million New Jersey residents eligible to receive property tax relief under the ANCHOR program. But the filing deadline is Friday, December 29th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
To be eligible for this year's benefit, you must have occupied your primary residence on October 1st, 2020, file (or be exempt from) NJ income taxes and meet income requirements.
Homeowners and renters can *apply online [ [link removed] ] *and by mail. Homeowners also have the option to apply by phone by calling *1-877-658-2972 [ tel:8776582972 ].* Learn more at *anchor.nj.gov [ [link removed] ].*
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*Minimum Wage Increasing to $15.13 Per Hour for Most Workers [ [link removed] ]*
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New Jersey's statewide minimum wage will increase by $1.00 to $15.13 per hour for most employees on January 1st, 2024. Employees of small or seasonal businesses, direct care staffers at long term care facilities, tipped workers, and agricultural employees are subject to a different minimum wage scale.
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*Check Your Flood Risk [ [link removed] ]*
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A 2023 law requires landlords and sellers of real estate to notify tenants or prospective buyers about flood risk to the property. Learn about the flood risk to your property with the New Jersey Flood Risk Notification Tool. Enter a New Jersey property address to access an interactive map that displays flood risk data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Visitors may also opt to send a copy of the report to a recipient via email.
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*Winter is Here? So Are Respiratory Viruses*
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Cold and flu season is in full swing. New Jerseyans are encouraged to take precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy.
Basic strategies to prevent the spread of viruses include staying up to date on your vaccinations, washing your hands often, coughing or sneezing into your elbow, and staying home if you're feeling or are sick.
Check with your health care provider to learn how best to protect yourself and your family from the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, especially if you have a weakened immune system.
Find locations offering COVID-19 vaccines on *vaccines.gov [ [link removed] ].* Visit *NJ.gov/health/vaccines* [ [link removed] ] for more information.?*Free COVID-19 test kits are available [ [link removed] ] *from the federal government.
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