The federal $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes $10.189 billion in direct, flexible, federal assistance to New Jersey, with the state itself receiving approximately $6.434 billion, plus another $189 million to expand broadband internet. An additional $1.823 billion will be split among the 21 county governments, and $1.741 billion will be divided among all 565 cities and municipalities.
The overall American Rescue Plan totals $360 billion in state and local aid to help keep essential workers on the job,…
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