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Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Department of State
The Hon. Tahesha Way, Secretary of State
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08/09/22 - NJ Division of Elections
New Jersey Joins Electronic Registration Information CenterMembership in ERIC will strengthen NJ voter file accuracy.
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07/28/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: AMC’s The Walking Dead Spin-Off Starring Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean MorganAMC’s The Walking Dead franchise expands its universe to the Meadowlands Arena and North Jersey locations for its upcoming spin-off series starring Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
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07/26/22 - NJ State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $28 Million in Grants, Announces New Grant Programs and ServicesInvestment Supports Jobs, Arts Nonprofits, and Services in Every County
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07/18/22 - New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy Research and Development
Governor Murphy and Secretary Way Announce Marelyn Rivera as CHPRD Executive DirectorGovernor Phil Murphy and Secretary of State Tahesha Way today announced the hiring of Marelyn Rivera serving as Executive Director of the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy Research and Development (CHPRD).
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07/10/22 - New Jersey Secretary of State
NASS Names New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way as President and Inducts New Executive BoardThe members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) have selected Tahesha Way, New Jersey’s 34th Secretary of State, as President of the associ¬ation. In NASS’s 118-year history, Way is the first African American person to hold this prestig¬ious national post
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06/30/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Statement on Unilever’s Decision to Allow Sales of Ben & Jerry’s Products in Israel and the West BankThe New Jersey-Israel Commission commends Unilever, with its United States headquarters in New Jersey, for reaching an agreement to allow Ben & Jerry’s products to be sold again in Israel and the West Bank.
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06/20/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Acting Secretary of State Way and Israeli Minister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov Held a Bilateral Meeting with the Goal of Enhancing New Jersey-Israel TravelThe meeting was held during Minister Razvozov’s first official visit to the United States and paves the way for more tourism opportunities to grow the already strong New Jersey-Israel tourism market.
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06/16/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Israel’s Maccabi Haifa Football Club Under-19 Team Completed a Historic Visit to New Jersey Co-Hosted by the New Jersey-Israel CommissionThe highly celebrated Israeli soccer team played competitive games, including with Major League Soccer, in a visit co-hosted with St. Benedict’s Preparatory School to promote diversity and inclusion
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06/15/22 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Commemorates Juneteenth 2022Events throughout New Jersey Reveal Hidden Stories of Slavery in New Jersey and the North
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06/14/22 - The Office of Planning Advocacy
Warehouse Siting Guidance Plan Issued to Assist MunicipalitiesThe Office of Planning Advocacy in the Department of State’s Business Action Center, on behalf of the NJ State Planning Commission, has issued guidance on warehouse siting to help municipalities address increasingly high demand for warehouse space.
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06/13/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘Knock at the Cabin’M. Night Shyamalan returned to South Jersey to film his upcoming apocalyptic horror film Knock at the Cabin, which just wrapped.
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06/08/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Launches First Ever Business Outreach PageThe new webpage and contact form will allow Israel-related businesses to better engage with New Jersey and connect our innovation ecosystems.
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06/02/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Cosponsors the First Ever Climate Summit Connecting Local and Israeli LeadershipIn Partnership with MILE Ventures, the Climate180 Turning Point Summit Brought Together Top Israeli Innovators and New Jersey Leaders to Address the Urgent Climate Crisis
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05/31/22 - NJ State Museum
Artists’ interpretation of “Reemergence” at this year’s New Jersey Arts Annual ExhibitionThe New Jersey State Museum (NJSM) is pleased to present 2022 New Jersey Arts Annual: Reemergence. New Jersey is home to a diverse and robust artistic community; the New Jersey Arts Annual exhibition highlights the work of visual artists and craftspeople from around the state.
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05/25/22 - NJ Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission
MLK Commission Announces 2022 Essay Contest WinnersAfter reviewing submissions for 267 New Jersey high school seniors, the New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission announces the 10 winners of ‘The Fierce Urgency of Now’ 2022 Scholarship Essay Contest.
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05/17/22 - NJ State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $3.6 Million in Grants for New Capital Arts ProgramThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts held a public meeting today, where over $3.6 million was awarded to 38 organizations through the new Capital Arts grant program.
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04/28/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Welcomes New Legislative Appointments by Governor MurphyThe New Jersey-Israel Commission proudly welcomes the latest round of legislative appointments by Governor Murphy including five new and three reappointed Members.
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04/27/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Statement on Recent Incidents at Rutgers University-New BrunswickThe New Jersey-Israel Commission is deeply troubled by reported incidents at Rutgers University-New Brunswick that demonstrate harassment towards Jewish students based on perceived support for Israel.
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04/21/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘As They Made Us’ DebutsMovie hit theatres and VOD on April 8th
North Jersey locations set the scene for the just released comedy-drama As They Made Us, the story of a divorced mom trying to make peace with her dysfunctional family while getting a second chance at love. -
04/14/22 - Secretary of State
Secretary Way Honors NJAEO with NASS Medallion AwardActing New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way, as a member of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), is honoring the New Jersey Association of Election Officials (NJAEO) with a NASS Medallion Award. The award allows individual Secretaries of State to recognize outstanding service and dedication to furthering the mission of NASS within the states.
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04/14/22 - New Jersey Cultural Trust
Isabel (Izzy) Kasdin Appointed Executive Director of the New Jersey Cultural TrustThe Board of the New Jersey Cultural Trust (NJCT), a division of the New Jersey Department of State, selected Isabel (Izzy) Kasdin as the NJCT’s next executive director at its March 7, 2022 meeting.
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04/12/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission and NBC Universal Announce Production Assistant Bootcamp in West WindsorFree Diverse Production Assistant Training Program Open To New Jersey Residents
The NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission invites New Jersey residents interested in pursuing a career in film and television production to apply for the upcoming Production Assistant Bootcamp scheduled for April 23 and 24.
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04/04/22 - NJ Historical Commission
REVOLUTION NJ INVITES NEW JERSEYANS TO SUBMIT BEST IDEAS FOR MARKING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S.The 250th anniversary of the United States is just four years away, and New Jerseyans are invited to offer their ideas for how the state should commemorate it.
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04/04/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘The Home’Principal photography in Denville, Elizabeth and Nutley
The shuttered Saint Francis Residential Community in Denville will have a starring role, along with Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson, in the Miramax horror thriller The Home, just wrapping in New Jersey.
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03/18/22 - NJ State Museum
Dive In and Discover the World of SharksSharks are one of the most feared animals throughout the world, even though the odds of ever encountering one are highly unlikely. “Jaw Dropping World of Sharks,” a new exhibition from the New Jersey State Museum, aims to dispel some of the myths and misunderstandings about sharks and their relatives.
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02/22/22 - NJ State Council on the Arts
STATE ARTS COUNCIL GRANTS NEARLY $1 MILLION TO NEW JERSEY ARTISTS & WELCOMES NEW COUNCIL MEMBERThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts held its first public meeting of 2022 today, where nearly $1 million was awarded to 85 New Jersey artists through the Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship program.
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02/17/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NEW FILM STUDIO IN KEARNYKearny is fast becoming a studio hub. 10 Basin Studios, the second soundstage to open at the popular Kearny Point Business Center in the past year, is now available to serve the production needs of New Jersey’s rapidly growing film and television industry.
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01/21/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission Announces the Production Assistant Bootcamp at Rutgers UniversityThe Free Diverse Production Assistant Training Program, Open to New Jersey Residents, is Sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment
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01/10/22 - NJ State Museum
New exhibition at NJ State Museum explores beauty, complexity of Black cultureThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present “Posing Beauty in African American Culture,” a touring exhibition opening January 29, 2022. The exhibition explores the contested ways in which African and African American beauty have been represented in historical and contemporary contexts.
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12/10/21 - NJ – Israel Commission
Israeli Minister of Agriculture Completes Successful Visit to AeroFarms in Newark with the New Jersey-Israel CommissionIsrael’s Minister of Agriculture Oded Forer Visited AeroFarms’ headquarters in Newark with New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher to Learn about Vertical Farming and Explore Agricultural Technology Cooperation
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12/10/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Set to Debut in Theatres December 10thToday marks the theatrical release of Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of the legendary “West Side Story,” filmed on location on the streets of Paterson and Newark.
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11/23/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Bruised Debuts on NetflixAtlantic City is prominently featured in the highly-anticipated sports drama Bruised, set to air on Netflix on November 24.
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11/15/21 - NJ Historical Commission
NJ Women Vote Video Series Awarded an EmmyNJ Historical Commission Series on Voting History Wins in the Competitive NY Region
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11/04/21 - NJ Secretary of State
NEW JERSEY SECRETARY OF STATE AND DIVISION OF ELECTIONS PROVIDE IMPORTANT DATES ON ELECTION RESULTS CERTIFICATION PROCESSIn an effort to ensure the public and media have a comprehensive understanding of the vote-counting and election-certification process, The New Jersey Secretary of State and the Division of Elections are providing the following information regarding the 2021 election.
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10/29/21 - NJ – Israel Commission
The New Jersey–Israel Commission Welcomes ARC Sheba to New Jersey at Liberty Science Center’s SciTech ScityIsrael’s Largest Medical Center Announces it will Open an Innovation Facility in Jersey City Focused on the Future of Patient Care
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10/26/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission and NBCUniversal Announce
Production Assistant Bootcamp in Old BridgeFree Diverse Production Assistant Training Program Open To New Jersey Residents
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10/05/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
USA Network’s “America’s Big Deal” to Debut at Newark Symphony Hall on Thursday, Oct. 14NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission announces the first-of-its-kind shoppable competition series will broadcast nationwide LIVE at 9pm ET/8pm CT from Newark on USA Network
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09/14/21 - NJ State Museum
Exhibitions Explore Nature and its Influence, Past and PresentThe New Jersey State Museum is open for visitors to discover exhibitions that preserve and share stories that inspire curiosity and creativity.
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09/07/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Wu-Tang’ Returns for Season 2 on HuluTelevision series shot entirely in New Jersey
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09/01/21 - NJ Ballot Bowl
2021 New Jersey Ballot Bowl Kicks Off With New PartnershipNew Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way is pleased to welcome ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as the Department of State’s partner in the 4th Annual New Jersey Ballot Bowl.
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08/16/21 - NJ – Israel Commission
Statement Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the Abraham AccordsIn recognition of the one year anniversary of the Abraham Accords, the New Jersey-Israel Commission joins all those celebrating this milestone of the agreement, initially signed by the United States, the State of Israel, and the United Arab Emirates.
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08/16/21 - NJ Secretary of State
Secretary Way Named President-Elect of the National Association of Secretaries of StateToday, at the 2021 Summer Conference of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way was inducted as the organization’s President-elect.
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08/12/21 - NJ State Council on the Arts
NEW JERSEY TELEVISION PROGRAM, STATE OF THE ARTS, RECEIVES TWO 2021 MID-ATLANTIC EMMY NOMINATIONSThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts is pleased to announce that long-running television program State of the Arts has been nominated for two 2021 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards.
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08/06/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Governor Murphy Cuts the Ribbon on the Largest Film Studio in New JerseyCinelease Studios, Caven Point is the First Purpose-Built Studio in the State
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08/04/21 - NJ – Israel Commission
The New Jersey–Israel Commission Congratulates Trialjectory for Winning Competitive BIRD Foundation GrantCloster, N.J. Based Company will Partner with YonaLink in Jerusalem to Develop a New System for Clinical Trials
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07/30/21 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves Nearly $4.9 Million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2022 General Operating Support, Project, Co-Sponsored Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant SupportFunding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
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07/27/21 - NJ State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $35.6 Million in Grants, Establishes Capital Arts ProgramInvestment Supports Jobs, Arts Nonprofits, and Services in Every County
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07/15/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘As Sick As They Made Us’Principal photography in Bergen, Essex and Passaic Counties
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06/30/21 - NJ State Museum
New Jersey State Museum Set to Reopen Mid-JulyThe New Jersey State Museum is excited to announce that it will reopen for public visitation in mid-July.
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06/30/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Wu-Tang’ Wraps Season 2Principal photography in Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties
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06/30/21 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Approves $230,000 in Supplemental COVID-19 Grant Assistance to the State’s Non-Profit History OrganizationsFunding Addresses Essential Institutional Financial Needs to Help Navigate the Pandemic’s Impact
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06/22/21 - NJ State Council on the Arts
NEW JERSEY BEGINS RISK COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN ART INSTALLATIONSCoastal communities throughout New Jersey are embarking on a series of art installations to raise awareness about coastal hazard impacts.
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06/14/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Apple TV Plus’ Lisey’s Story Available on Streaming ServiceLimited miniseries filmed in New Jersey
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06/14/21 - NJ – Israel Commission
Statement on Congratulating the 36th Government of the State of IsraelUpon the formation of the 36th Government of the State of Israel, the New Jersey-Israel Commission sends its congratulations to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, and the new members of the Israeli Cabinet.
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05/18/21 - NJ State Council on the Arts
STATE ARTS COUNCIL SWEARS IN NEWEST COUNCIL MEMBER, CHRIS FOGLIO, FOUNDER AND CEO OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC.The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has sworn in Chris Foglio as the newest member of the Council Board. Ms. Foglio took her oath – administered by Council Ex-Officio Member Senator Tom Kean - during the Council’s public meeting on Tuesday, May 18th.
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05/12/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Netflix’s Army of the Dead Set to Debut in Theatres, OnlineMovie hits theatres May 14, Netflix May 21
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05/03/21 - NJ – Israel Commission
The New Jersey – Israel Commission Announces an Increase in the State’s Trade with Israel from 2018 to 2019Newly Released New Jersey Trade Data on Israel’s 72nd Independence Day Show Significant Economic Improvements with Israel
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04/20/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Films With New Jersey Roots Among Nominees At Academy AwardsThe 93rd Academy Awards ceremony is only days away, and films with Garden State connections dominate this year’s Oscars.
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04/09/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘Severance’Principal photography in Holmdel
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03/29/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission and NBCUniversal Announce Production Assistant Bootcamp in NewarkFree Diverse Production Assistant Training Program Open To New Jersey Residents
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03/16/21 - NJ State Council on the Arts
STATE ARTS COUNCIL GRANTS OVER $3 MILLION TO NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR COVID RECOVERY AND RELIEFThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts held a public meeting today, where nearly $750,000 was awarded to 50 New Jersey nonprofit organizations through a recovery program that will help the arts sector prepare for a full-scale recovery.
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02/17/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
New Jersey Well Represented At Entertainment Awards ShowsNew Jersey film fans have plenty of reasons to celebrate this year as the 78th Golden Globe Awards get underway on Sunday, February 28, in Beverly Hills.
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02/16/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Death Saved My Life Premiered on LifetimeHaddonfield and other New Jersey towns play a starring role in the thriller Death Saved My Life, which aired on Lifetime on February 13th.
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02/16/21 - NJ State Council on the Arts
STATE ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAM OFFICER PORCHÉ HARDY SELECTED TO SERVE ON NATIONAL ARTS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCILPorché Hardy – Program Officer with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts - has been named as the newest member of the Arts Education Partnership (AEP) Advisory Council.
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02/02/21 - NJ State Council on the Arts
STATE ARTS COUNCIL GRANTS NEARLY $1 MILLION TO NEW JERSEY ARTISTS & WELCOMES NEW COUNCIL MEMBERThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts held its first public meeting of 2021 today, where nearly $1 million was awarded to 129 New Jersey artists through two grant programs.
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01/28/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Palisade Stages Opens in KearnyThe recent influx of film and television activity in New Jersey has created an unprecedented demand for large studio space. Palisade Stages, the first major soundstage to be built in the state, has just opened for business in Kearny.
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01/19/21 - NJ Business Action Center
Most New Jersey Businesses Have Adapted to the Realities of Pandemic, but Need Help in the Coming Months, Survey FindsBusinesses Say They Will Need Financial and Technical Support in Months to Come
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12/21/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
The Queen Returns To New JerseyNorth Jersey locations are being used for the CBS television series The Equalizer, a new take on the 1980s drama series of the same name.
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12/07/20 - NJ State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Announces $5 Million in CARES Act Funds for Arts OrganizationsFederal Funds Come at Crucial Time for NJ Nonprofit Arts Industry Impacted by COVID-19
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12/01/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission member Janice Kovach Becomes President of New Jersey State League of MunicipalitiesJanice Kovach, a board member of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, was sworn in as President of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities on Friday, November 20.
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11/02/20 - NJ Secretary of State
Secretary Way Will Visit Prudential Center to Observe Election Day OperationsIn her capacity as New Jersey’s top election official, Secretary of State Tahesha Way will visit the Prudential Center in Newark tomorrow afternoon to observe the site’s Election Day operations.
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10/27/20 - NJ State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $16.3 Million in Grants, Establishes COVID Relief ProgramsInvestment Supports Jobs, Arts Nonprofits, and Services in Every County during COVID Crisis
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10/15/20 - NJ State Museum
9th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Goes VirtualThe New Jersey State Museum’s annual Halloween event is going virtual this year.
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10/15/20 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves $3.051 Million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2021 General Operating Support, Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant SupportFunding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
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10/07/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Debuts on NetflixAaron Sorkin’s powerful new drama The Trial of the Chicago 7 will begin streaming on Netflix beginning October 16th.
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10/06/20 - NJ State Museum
New Virtual Program Autumn Evening SeriesThe New Jersey State Museum will present the Autumn Evenings Series, a new four-part program of live digital events starting October 8.
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10/05/20 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Announces $1M In Funding to Expand Small Business ExportingThe U.S. Small Business Administration’s STEP Program Awards N.J. $1 Million to Increase Export Sales for Small Businesses
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09/29/20 - NJ Historical Commission
The New Jersey Historical Commission Announces 2020 NJ History Conference, Battles for the Ballot: New Jersey Voting Rights, Then and NowConference to Explore Voting Rights and Suffrage Stories throughout NJ State History
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09/17/20 - NJ Division of Elections
GOVERNOR MURPHY AND SECRETARY OF STATE WAY ANNOUNCE “NEW JERSEY VOTES” EDUCATION CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTIONToday, Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way, and the State’s Division of Elections launched a comprehensive education campaign, NEW JERSEY VOTES, to educate on the upcoming November 3rd General Election.
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09/08/20 - NJ Division of Elections
New Jersey Launches Online Voter RegistrationThis week, New Jersey’s Division of Elections launched the state’s first online voter registration tool.
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08/19/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Amazon Studios’ Chemical Hearts Premieres on Amazon PrimeRomantic drama filmed in New Jersey available on August 21
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08/12/20 - NJ Historical Commission
NJ Women Vote to host Women’s Equality Day Virtual Panel, BUILDING ON OUR PAST TO PAVE OUR FUTUREWomen’s Equality Day virtual panel will feature leading women in NJ state government for an educational and empowering free event suitable for all ages
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07/30/20 - NJ State Museum
The Museum is Open Online with New Digital ProgrammingEven though the New Jersey State Museum has been closed for the past four months due to the pandemic, the staff has been working from home to bring Museum experiences to the public.
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07/29/20 - NJ Historical Commission
NJ Women Vote Continues Centennial Commemoration with a Redesigned Suffrage Solo Slow RollNJ Women Vote: The 19th Amendment at 100 Amends Suffrage Slow Roll to Prioritize Public Health Concerns
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07/29/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
New Jersey Film Commission Nominated as Outstanding Film Commission by the Locations Manager Guild InternationalThe New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission has been nominated by the Location Managers Guild International as an Outstanding Film Commission.
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07/24/20 - NJ State Council on the Arts
Fort Lee Artist Named Recipient of Nation’s Highest Honor in the Folk and Traditional ArtsThe National Endowment for the Arts recently announced the recipients of its 2020 National Heritage Fellowships
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06/23/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Universal Pictures’ You Should Have Left Available on Digital Rental ServicesThriller movie filmed in New Jersey can be watched On Demand at Home
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05/19/20 - NJ State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Announces CARES Act Funds for Arts OrganizationsFederal Funds Help Support Nonprofit Arts Industry Statewide Impacted by COVID-19
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04/29/20 - NJ – Israel Commission
The New Jersey – Israel Commission Announces an Increase in the State’s Trade with Israel from 2018 to 2019Newly Released New Jersey Trade Data on Israel’s 72nd Independence Day Show Significant Economic Improvements with Israel
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03/12/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
HBO’s Adaptation of Philip Roth’s The Plot Against America Set to DebutAlternate History Miniseries set and filmed in New Jersey premieres Monday, March 16 at 9 pm
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03/11/20 - NJ Historical Commission
Mock Election Inspired by NJ’s 19th Amendment Centennial Engages over 35,000 Students StatewideNJ Vote 100 Mock Election marks the centennial of New Jersey’s ratification of the 19th Amendment
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02/11/20 - NJ State Museum
New “Small World” Exhibition a Visually Compelling ExperienceThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the Nikon “Small World” exhibition, on view adjacent to the Planetarium lobby from March 15 through July 10.
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02/11/20 - NJ Historical Commission
Survey of K-12 Social Studies Education is Part of Planning for the 250th Anniversary of the American RevolutionThe 2020 New Jersey Social Studies Survey is now available online for all New Jersey schools, kindergarten to twelfth grade.
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02/11/20 - NJ State Council on the Arts
State Arts Council Honors Twenty-Eight New Jersey Artists & Welcomes New Council MemberThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts held its first public meeting of 2020 today at the Morris Museum in Morristown, where this year's Artist Fellowship awards were announced.
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02/10/20 - NJ State Planning Commission
New Jersey State Planning Commission Adds New Members, LeadershipFour new appointees joined the State Planning Commission during the body’s annual meeting at the Statehouse Annex in Trenton.
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02/05/20 - NJ Census 2020
Montclair State to Host 2020 Census ‘New Jersey Complete Count’ RallyWith 2020 Census Day fast approaching, there’s a risk that millions of New Jersey residents may go uncounted.
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02/05/20 - NJ – Israel Commission
New Jersey and Israel Honor Righteous Holocaust-era DiplomatsCeremony at NJ TRANSIT’s Secaucus Junction Raises Awareness of Holocaust amid Rising Antisemitism
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01/31/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Governor Murphy Signs Extension to Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs ActFollowing a record year for New Jersey’s motion picture and television industry, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to expand the financial incentive program that has served as a catalyst for a dramatic increase in production activity in the state.
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01/30/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Governor Phil Murphy Appoints Janice Kovach To The New Jersey Motion Picture And Television CommissionThe New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission is pleased to announce the addition of Janice Kovach to the 10-member Commission. Governor Phil Murphy’s appointment of Kovach was approved by the Senate on January 13.
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01/28/20 - NJ – Israel Commission
Secretary Way Marks Holocaust Remembrance Day at United NationsYesterday, January 27, 2020, New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way, on behalf of the State of New Jersey, attended the official United Nations ceremony marking 75 years since the liberation of the notorious Auschwitz Birkenau Nazi German concentration and extermination camp on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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12/23/19 - New Jersey-Israel Commission
Secretary Way Visits Israel for American Jewish Committee’s Project InterchangeLast week, New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way visited Israel with a delegation of 10 other Secretaries of State from across the United States, as part of American Jewish Committee’s Project Interchange.
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12/05/19 - NJ State Museum
New Jersey Theatre Alliance & ArtPride NJ Partner with New Jersey State Council on the Arts to Launch of New Jersey Arts Administrators of Color NetworkIn October of 2019, New Jersey Theatre Alliance developed New Jersey Arts Administrators of Color (NJAAC) with the intent to establish a network of professional arts administrators of color while advancing efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion within New Jersey’s arts community.
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12/04/19 - NJ State Museum
New Exhibition Examines Birds and Their Influence on Our CultureThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce “Fine Feathered Friends: Birds as Mainstay and Muse,” a new exhibition opening on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
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11/26/19 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture Commission Launches Reel-Scout PartnershipInteractive Digital Location Library Showcases Diverse NJ Locations Available for Film and TV Productions
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11/18/19 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture Commission and NBCUniversal Announce Third Diverse Production Assistant BootcampFree Diverse Production Assistant Training Program Open To 30 New Jersey Residents
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10/08/19 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission and Crossroads of the American Revolution Announce United States 250th Anniversary Logo ContestNow Seeking Designs to Represent Revolution NJ, New Jersey’s Initiative to Commemorate 250 Years of United States history
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09/30/19 - Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program Forming Alumni AssociationAs we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sara Pena, Director of the Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD), is pleased to announce the formation of the Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program Alumni Association.
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09/26/19 - NJ Historical Commission
The New Jersey Historical Commission Announces 2019 NJ History Conference: New Jersey Women Make HistoryConference to Explore and Celebrate the Stories of Women throughout NJ State History
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09/24/19 - State Museum
New Exhibition an Homage to the PinelandsThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce “Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure,” a new exhibition opening Saturday, October 12.
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09/17/19 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Announces Funding to Expand Small Business ExportingUnited States SBA STEP Program Awards New Jersey $900,000 to Increase Export Sales for Small Businesses
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09/03/19 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Business Action Center to Host Free Webinar on ExportingThe New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) will host a free webinar titled, ‘Grow Your Business Through Exporting’ this month.
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08/23/19 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy and Secretary of State Tahesha Way to Co-Chair Statewide Efforts to Mark the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage in 2020NJ Women Vote: The Nineteenth Amendment at 100 Partnership is Planning Events and Programs in 2020 that will Explore Women’s Suffrage in New Jersey
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08/16/19 - State Museum
New Jersey State Museum Granted ReaccreditationSecretary of State Tahesha Way is pleased to announce that the New Jersey State Museum has been granted reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.
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07/30/19 - NJ Business Action Center
Secretary of State Tahesha Way Announces Donna Rendeiro as Executive Director of the Office of Planning AdvocacyActing Governor Sheila Oliver and Secretary of State Tahesha Way today announced the appointment of Donna Rendeiro as Executive Director of the Office of Planning Advocacy and the Secretary of the New Jersey State Planning Commission.
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07/30/19 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves $2.4 Million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2020 General Operating Support, Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant SupportFunding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
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07/23/19 - NJ State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $15.7 Million in GrantsInvestment Strengthens Economic and Creative Vitality of Communities in Every County
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07/11/19 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Business Action Center Launches Podcast to Aid N.J. BusinessesAll new, six-part podcast series highlights NJBAC services
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07/01/19 - NJ State Council on the Arts, the NJ Historical Commission
State Benefits Recipients Get Free or Discounted Admission at more than 85 New Jersey Arts and History OrganizationsThe Families First Discovery Pass (FFDP) is a new program in New Jersey designed to provide families and individuals enrolled in state assistance programs with greater access to arts and history events, venues and programs statewide.
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06/03/19 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Business Action Center to Host Free Webinar to Aid ManufacturersThe organization will provide free answers to business questions during June 19 webinar
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05/20/19 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Business Action Center Offers Digital Guide to Business Assistance & Incentive ProgramsBusiness questions? NJBAC has answers!
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05/09/19 - NJ Division of Travel and Tourism
Governor Phil Murphy, Secretary of State Tahesha Way Announce Record-Breaking New Jersey Tourism in 2018Governor Sets Goal to Reach 150 Million Visitors to New Jersey By 2023
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05/06/19 - State Museum
“Many Inspired Steps” Exhibition Commemorates Apollo ProgramThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present the exhibition, Many Inspired Steps, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
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03/20/19 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Inclusion and Economic Growth Take Center Stage at Diversity in Film and Television Production ForumState and local officials joined a wide array of film and television industry leaders in Newark to discuss diversity and inclusion in New Jersey’s film industry at today’s Diversity in Film and Television Production Forum.
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03/08/19 - NJ Division of Elections
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02/15/19 - NJ Historical Commission
The New Jersey Historical Commission Announces Statewide Efforts to Mark the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage in 2020NJ Women Vote: The Nineteenth Amendment at 100 Partnership will Explore Suffrage and Beyond in New Jersey
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02/15/19 - NJ Division of Elections
The New Jersey Division of Elections Office Has Moved.The New Jersey Division of Elections office has moved to a new location on the fourth floor of 20 W. State St., Trenton. The Division of Elections will operate as normal and all phone and email contact information is unchanged.
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01/16/19 - State Museum
Crocodiles Visit the Banks of the Delaware in New ExhibitionThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the opening of “Jersey Crocs Rule!” on March 2.
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01/10/19 - Complete Count Commission
New Jersey’s Complete Count Commission Meets, Focuses on Increased Participation for 2020 CensusOn Wednesday, January 9, 2019, New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way chaired the first meeting of the New Jersey Complete Count Commission at the War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey.
10/25/18 - Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Names Allison Tratner as Executive DirectorThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts has named Allison Tratner as the new Executive Director.
10/25/18 - Historical Commission
Crossroads of the American Revolution Selected as Not-For-Profit Partner for New Jersey’s 250th Anniversary of the United States Commemoration EffortsCrossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area has been selected as the private sector partner to work with the New Jersey Historical Commission in planning the state’s activities marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026.
10/24/18 - NJ Cultural Trust
The New Jersey Cultural Trust Awards $311,795 in Financial Stabilization Grants to Arts OrganizationsThe New Jersey Cultural Trust held its Annual Meeting today at Howell Living History Farm in Lambertville, NJ.
10/02/18 - Historical Commission
Historical Commission Announces 2018 New Jersey History Forum, Greetings from New Jersey: Popular Culture and the Garden StateConcluding a year-long focus on New Jersey’s popular culture history, the New Jersey Historical Commission, in partnership with the New Jersey State Museum and the New Jersey State Archives, will hold the 2018 History Forum, Greetings from New Jersey: Popular Culture and the Garden State, at Monmouth University’s beautiful Wilson Hall on Friday, November 2nd.
09/28/18 - Business Action Center
State of New Jersey Announces Funding to Expand Small Business ExportingNew Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way announced small businesses across New Jersey will have access to a $700,000 export promotion program through a competitively awarded grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
09/19/18 - State Museum
New Exhibition Highlights Foundation’s Contributions to State MuseumThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the opening of the new exhibition “Foundation@50: Celebrating Five Decades of Support” on September 22.
09/19/18 - State Museum
From Fossil Tracks to Flight Suits, a Decade of Collecting at the New Jersey State MuseumThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the opening of “Objects Count: A Decade of Collecting at the New Jersey State Museum” on October 6.
09/19/18 - State Archives
New Jersey Department of State to Commemorate Constitution WeekAs part of the nationwide observance of Constitution Week, New Jersey will host a series of commemorative events showcasing the state’s invaluable contributions to the creation of America’s governing document.
08/17/18 - Division of Elections
New Jersey Announces $10.2 Million in Election Security InitiativesNew Jersey has finalized a spending plan utilizing $10.2 million in federal and state election security funds.
07/25/18 - Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves $2.5 Million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2019 General Operating Support, Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant SupportFunding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
07/24/18 - Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $15.7 Million in GrantsThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts awarded more than $15.7 million in grant funding to support 700 arts organizations, projects, and artists throughout the state.
06/19/18 - Council on the Arts
Statement from Secretary of State and State Arts Council Chair on Tragic Events at "Art All Night"Like so many across our state and nation, I was shaken by this weekend's tragic events in Trenton.
06/12/18 - Secretary of State
Secretary Way’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Ohio’s Voter Registration Purge PolicyNew Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way released the following statement disagreeing with yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling...
06/05/18 - Division of Elections
Division of Elections Issues Press Guidance for June 5 Primary ElectionThe New Jersey Division of Elections has issued the following press guidance for the New Jersey Primary Election, Tuesday, June 5.
05/17/18 - State Museum
Amazing Microscopic Views on Display Now in Nikon “Small World” ExhibitionThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the Nikon “Small World” exhibition is on view through July 15, 2018.
05/14/18 - Council on the Arts
New Jersey Arts Organizations Awarded Over $1.3 Million From The National Endowment for the ArtsFifteen arts-related organizations were awarded grants totaling over $1.3 million to expand arts and cultural programs and opportunities in New Jersey.
05/11/18 - Division of Elections
Division of Elections Reminds Citizens of Upcoming May 15 Deadline to Register to Vote for the June 5 Primary ElectionThe New Jersey Division of Elections wishes to remind citizens of the upcoming deadline to register to vote for the upcoming primary election ahead of the June 5 primary election.
04/30/18 - Office of the Secretary
New Jersey Secretary of State Celebrates Tourism SuccessesSecretary of State Tahesha Way announced that New Jersey again set a record in 2017, with the tourism industry accounting for $45.4 billion in economic impact – an increase of more than 2.9 percent over the previous year.
04/30/18 - Office of the Secretary
Vasser Named Acting Executive Director of the New Jersey Division of Travel and TourismSecretary of State Tahesha Way announced the appointment of travel and tourism industry leader, Jeff Vasser, as the Acting Executive Director of the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism.
04/24/18 - Office of the Secretary
New Jersey Secretary of State Announces Senior Staff Leadership TeamSecretary of State Tahesha Way today announced key senior staff positions including Chief of Staff, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Director of Communications and Executive Director of the Business Action Center.
04/12/18 - Division of Elections
Joint Release Concerning the Cybersecurity of New Jersey's Election SystemsThe New Jersey Department of State, through its Division of Elections, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, through its New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, released the following statement reasserting continued confidence in the state’s election security measures.
04/04/18 - National and Community Service
The New Jersey Commission on National and Community Service Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s AssassinationThe New Jersey Department of State’s Commission on National and Community Service commemorated the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination at an event in Princeton titled, “The King Year: Reflection in Action.”
03/28/18 - Division of Elections
Division of Elections Reminds Registered Voters of Upcoming April 11 Deadline for Change of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms for Primary Election to be Filed with County Commissioners of RegistrationThe New Jersey Division of Elections wishes to remind all registered voters who are currently affiliated with a political party and who wish to change their party affiliation that the deadline to change party affiliation is Wednesday, April 11, 2018
03/26/18 - Division of Elections
New Jersey Secretary of State and Election Officials Attend Training Exercise for Cyber-Attack PreventionOn Friday, March 23, Secretary of State Tahesha Way led a delegation from New Jersey to a dress rehearsal of a table-top training exercise for prevention of cyber-attacks and information operations at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School.
03/19/18 - Division of Elections
Division of Elections Reminds Candidates of Upcoming April 2 Petition Filing Deadline for the June 5 Primary ElectionThe New Jersey Division of Elections wishes to remind all Republican and Democratic candidates for United States Senate, United States House of Representatives, and General Assembly for Legislative Districts 15, 32, 34 and 36 that the petition filing deadline for the June 5 primary election is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018.
03/13/18 - Council on the Arts
State Champion Named at New Jersey Poetry Out Loud!Breana Sena, a student from Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School in Jersey City, was named State Champion at the 2018 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud (NJ POL) State Finals competition, part of the national poetry recitation program. The state finals took place Monday at The Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College.
02/13/18 - Council on the Arts
State Arts Council Honors Eighteen New Jersey ArtistsThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts held its first public meeting of 2018 today at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City.
11/16/17 - Cultural Trust
New Jersey Cultural Trust Approves Over $300,000 in FY 2018 Capital Historic Preservation GrantsAdvancing its ongoing commitment to preserving and protecting New Jersey’s rich and diverse historic resources, the New Jersey Cultural Trust (NJCT) has announced $304,655 in FY 2018 Capital Historic Preservation grant awards to 13 qualified organizations and projects statewide.
09/07/17 - National and Community Service
New Jersey Commission on National and Community Service Awarded $283,333 to Strengthen and Expand Volunteering Across New JerseyThe New Jersey Commission on National and Community Service (NJ Commission) announced today that it has received a Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant of $283,333 from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that oversees AmeriCorps and the nation’s volunteer initiatives.
07/26/17 - Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves $2.5 Million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2018 General Operating Support, Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant SupportAdvancing the Christie Administration’s ongoing effort to support the state’s unique and diverse historical legacy, the New Jersey Historical Commission board today approved $2.5 million in Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 18) grant funding to 81 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state.
07/25/17 - Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $15.7 Million in GrantsThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts awarded more than $15.7 million in grant funding to support 700 arts organizations, projects and artists throughout the state.
03/09/17 - Travel and Tourism
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Celebrates Tourism Successes and Improved RevenuesLt. Governor Kim Guadagno today attended the New Jersey Conference on Tourism to discuss the New Jersey tourism industry’s diverse attractions for all seasons and the improvements the industry has made over the last year.
02/28/17 - Council on the Arts
State Arts Council Awards Fellowships to New Jersey ArtistsThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts held a public meeting on Tuesday, February 28th at the Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken and voted on the 2017 Individual Artist Fellowship Awards.
12/08/16 - Travel and Tourism
Buganski Named Acting Executive Director of New Jersey Division of Travel and TourismLt. Governor Guadagno announced the Christie Administration has appointed tourism industry leader, Jake Buganski, as the Acting Executive Director of the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism.
07/27/16 - Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves $2.5 Million in Fiscal Year 2017 General Operating Support, Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant FundingFurthering the Christie Administration’s ongoing commitment to preserving and advancing New Jersey’s unique historical legacy, the New Jersey Historical Commission today approved 81 Fiscal Year 2017 General Operating Support, Project, and County History Partnership Program grants to historical organizations, individuals, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, and county re-granting agencies throughout the state.
07/26/16 - Council on the Arts
NEA Chairman Visits Trenton to Mark State Arts Council's 50thJane Chu, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts concluded a two-day visit to the Garden State celebrating the golden anniversary of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
06/07/16 - Travel and Tourism
Visit New Jersey Tourism App Now Available on the Apple App Store and Google PlayAvailable today, the Visit New Jersey App features all New Jersey has to offer right in the palm of your hand.
03/28/16 - Division of Elections
Lt. Governor Guadagno Issues Final Decision on Senator Cruz ChallengeOn March 28, 2016, two parties filed challenges to the nomination petition of Senator Ted Cruz for the June 7, 2016 New Jersey Republican presidential primary election: Victor Williams and a group calling itself the South Jersey Concerned Citizens Committee.
03/03/16 - Travel and Tourism
Lt. Governor Guadagno Attends New Jersey Tourism Industry Association LuncheonLt. Governor Kim Guadagno today attended the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association Luncheon to discuss the New Jersey Tourism Industry and its improvements post-Sandy.
11/04/15 - Cultural Trust
New Jersey Cultural Trust Approves Nearly $300,000 in FY 2016 Institutional and Financial Stabilization GrantsFurthering the Christie Administration’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the state’s cultural and historic legacy for future generations, the board of the New Jersey Cultural Trust has approved over $297,000 in FY 2016 Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants to 15 history and humanities organizations statewide.
09/15/15 - Division of Elections
Division of Elections Proposes Rule AmendmentsThe New Jersey Division of Elections, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:23-45.3, 19:31-6.4a through 6.9, and 19:31-30, has proposed amendments to rule N.J.A.C. 15:10.
08/06/15 - Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Approves More than $2.5 Million in Fiscal Year 2016 General Operating Support, Project Grant, Mini-grant FundingAdvancing the Administration’s efforts to preserve and promote the state’s unique historical legacy, the New Jersey Historical Commission today approved nearly $2.3 million in Fiscal Year 2016 general operating support grants to 84 historical organizations, sites, museums, archives, and libraries statewide.
07/22/15 - National and Community Service
Lt. Governor Guadagno Announces 2015 AmeriCorps Grant RecipientsLt. Governor Kim Guadagno today announced that the New Jersey Commission on National and Community Service (Commission) will receive more than $4 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for each year of a new three-year funding cycle.
07/21/15 - Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $15.7 Million in GrantsDemonstrating the Christie Administration's commitment to advancing the arts, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts today awarded more than $15.7 million in grant funding for over 700 arts organizations, projects and artists throughout the state.
07/06/15 - Business Action Center
ICYMI: Lt. Governor Guadagno Strengthens New Jersey's Business CommunityIt's been a busy start to the summer for Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who has been traveling throughout the state (and just across the river to Philadelphia) to court biotech companies at the Bio International Convention, celebrate several major business developments and catch a glimpse of drones in action.
04/01/15 - Hellenic American Heritage Commission
ICYMI – Lt. Governor Guadagno Celebrates Greek Independence Day With State Hellenic CommissionCommemorating the 194th year of Greek independence, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno welcomed members of the New Jersey Hellenic American Heritage Commission to the State House on March 26th.
03/27/15 - Museum
New Jersey State Museum Director Anthony Gardner Takes New Role With National September 11 Memorial & MuseumLt. Governor Kim Guadagno today announced that New Jersey State Museum Executive Director Anthony Gardner will leave state service to take on the role of Vice President of Community Engagement at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
03/12/15 - Travel & Tourism
Christie Administration Announces Record-Breaking $42 Billion Tourism Expenditures in 2014At today’s 2015 New Jersey Conference on Tourism in Atlantic City, Acting Governor Kim Guadagno announced that 2014 proved to be an exceptional year for New Jersey’s tourism industry.
02/09/15 - Business Action Center
Insight Catastrophe Group Moves from Manhattan to New JerseyApplauding New Jersey’s ongoing success in economic development through business attraction, Lauren Moore, Executive Director of the New Jersey Business Action Center, today announced the relocation of Insight Catastrophe Group’s (ICG) headquarters from Manhattan to Jersey City, which will add approximately 30 new jobs.
10/21/14 - Planning Commission
State Planning Commission Proposes Rule ChangesThe New Jersey State Planning Commission, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:18A-203, has proposed amendments of rule N.J.A.C. 5:85-7.21.
09/08/14 - Cultural Trust
New Jersey Department of State Proposes Rule ChangesThe New Jersey Department of State, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:16A-72 et seq., has proposed the readoption of rule N.J.A.C. 15:27 with amendments.
07/29/14 - Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $15.7 Million in GrantsDemonstrating the Christie Administration's commitment to advancing the arts in New Jersey, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts today awarded more than $15.7 million in grant funding for over 700 arts organizations, projects and artists throughout the state.
06/14 - Museum
New Jersey State Museum Joins in New Jersey’s 350th Birthday FestivitiesThe Trenton Downtown Association is having a festival to celebrate New Jersey’s 350th birthday and the State Museum is joining in the birthday fun. NJ350: A Capital Celebration, a free, family-friendly festival is being held on June 22nd from 11:00am-5:00pm, rain or shine, at the Capitol Complex on West State Street, Trenton.
05/14 - Museum
New Jersey State Museum Hosts 34th Annual Super Science Saturday May 3In keeping with the NJ 350th Anniversary themes of diversity and innovation, a varied slate of programs and exhibits will explore New Jersey innovation and all things science at the New Jersey State Museum’s Super Science Saturday on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 10am to 4pm.
05/14 - Museum
New Jersey’s World’s Fair History, Innovation Highlighted in New Exhibit Opening June 21stThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the opening of New Jersey on Display, an exciting new exhibition chronicling New Jersey’s involvement in seven world’s fairs held between 1876 and 1964.
05/14 - Museum
New Jersey State Museum Welcomes Service Members with Blue Star Museums ProgramThe New Jersey State Museum will once again participate in the Blue Star Museum program, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2014.
03/21/14 - Travel & Tourism
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Announces Over $553,000 in Cooperative Marketing Grants to Promote Garden State TourismReaffirming the Christie Administration’s commitment to support travel and tourism in New Jersey, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno today announced that forty-two organizations were awarded Cooperative Marketing Grants totaling more than $553,000 to promote tourism in the Garden State.
03/20/14 - Travel & Tourism
Christie Administration Announces Record Statewide Tourism Levels For 2013The Christie Administration today announced that New Jersey’s tourism industry set a new record in 2013, generating more than $40 billion in overall tourism-related demand.
03/14/14 - Council on the Arts
State Champion Named at NJ Poetry Out Loud CompetitionNatasha Vargas, a senior from Lawrence High School, was named State Champion at the 2014 NJ Poetry Out Loud State Finals competition, part of the national poetry recitation program.
03/14 - Museum
Paleontologists Assemble Giant Turtle Bone from Fossil Discoveries Made Centuries Apart“As soon as those two halves came together, like puzzle pieces, you knew it,” said Ted Daeschler, PhD , associate curator of vertebrate zoology and vice president for collections at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
03/14 - Museum
NJ State Museum Presents an Exhibition Celebrating Algira's 30th AnniversaryThe New Jersey State Museum is honored to present the exhibition, “Aljira at 30, Dream and Reality,” in the Museum's first floor East Gallery from March 29 through September 28, 2014.
03/14 - Museum
Dinosaurs and Artists Collide in New ExhibitThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the return of Hadrosaurus foulkii to New Jersey in the new exhibit Drawn To Dinosaurs: Hadrosaurus foulkii opening on Saturday, March 22 in the Museum’s Natural History Hall.
02/25/14 - Council on the Arts
State Arts Council Honors 20 New Jersey ArtistsThe New Jersey State Council of the Arts held its first regular meeting of 2014 today at the South Orange Performing Arts Center which provided a fitting backdrop for the Council’s 17th Annual Artists' Roundtable featuring New Jersey artists of all disciplines who convened and exchanged information on a host of important issues.
02/14/14 - Museum
New Jersey State Museum Presents an Exhibition Exploring the Artists of RooseveltThe New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present the New Jersey Artist Series exhibition, “Artists of Roosevelt,” in the Museum’s second floor Riverside Gallery from February 15 through May 25, 2014.
01/28/14 - Travel & Tourism
14 Tourism-Related Organizations Were Awarded Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) GrantsA total of 14 tourism-related organizations were awarded Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) Grants totaling over $1.5 million to expand tourism marketing opportunities in New Jersey in Fiscal Year 2014.
09/21/13 - Travel & Tourism
Back to School Outings in the Garden StateThe post-summer routine for families with school-age children may signal the end of a season, but it doesn’t mean the fun has to end, too.
07/19/13 - National and Community Service
Christie Administration Announces More Than $2.9 Million In AmeriCorps Grants To State OrganizationsLt. Governor Kim Guadagno announced today that 15 organizations have received new or continued AmeriCorps grant support from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
03/20/13 - Travel & Tourism
Christie Administration Announces Significant Milestone for New Jersey’s Travel and Tourism IndustryThe Christie Administration announced today that the Garden State set a new record in 2012, generating nearly $40 billion in total tourism demand.
11/07/12 - Travel & Tourism
Christie Administration Announces Recovery Assistance Services for New Jersey Businesses Impacted by Hurricane SandyTo support the recovery of New Jersey’s businesses and protect the overall economic interests of our state in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Governor Chris Christie and Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno have announced a series of business assistance services for those affected by the storm.
11/06/12 - Travel & Tourism
Governor Chris Christie Announces FEMA Individual Assistance Extended to All 21 New Jersey CountiesGovernor Chris Christie today announced that the federal government has extended disaster assistance for New Jerseyans impacted by Hurricane Sandy to all 21 counties, providing direct assistance to individuals and households in the aftermath of the historic hurricane Sandy.
11/05/12 - Travel & Tourism
Atlantic City Back In Business For Events, Groups And Conventions After Hurricane SandyTwo of the Northeast’s top event and convention venues, the Atlantic City Convention Center and Historic Boardwalk Hall, are open for business after Hurricane Sandy with neither experiencing any significant damage from the unprecedented storm.
11/05/12 - Travel & Tourism
Christie Administration Announces All Twelve Atlantic City Casinos Back in OperationWith the re-opening of the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel this morning, Governor Chris Christie and Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck announced that all hotel operations and gaming activity at the twelve Atlantic City casinos are back in operation.
11/02/12 - Travel & Tourism
Business Leaders Comment On Atlantic City ReopeningAtlantic City business leaders announced today on the boardwalk that casinos and related businesses can reopen to the public Friday, November 2nd, after closure Sunday, Oct. 28th, due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy.
10/11/12 - Travel & Tourism
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and New Jersey Devils Celebrate Albany Devils Hockey Coming Back To Atlantic CityLt. Governor Kim Guadagno today joined New Jersey Devils Chairman and Managing Partner Jeff Vanderbeek and Devils President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello to announce the return of Albany Devils hockey to Atlantic City, with four regular season games scheduled to be played at Boardwalk Hall as part of the team’s upcoming 2012-13 schedule.
10/01/12 - Travel & Tourism
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Announces Destination Marketing Organization Grants For Regional Tourism PromotionInvesting in the growth and future of the state’s tourism industry, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno today announced 14 Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) grants totaling more than $1.3 million to expand tourism marketing opportunities in New Jersey.
09/21/12 - Travel & Tourism
Jersey Shore Regions Welcome Second SeasonThe fall season is just around the corner, yet the “second season” is underway along the Jersey Shore.
09/20/12 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Highlighting The Arts As An Engine for Economic Growth, Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Visits Mayo Performing Arts Center In MorristownDemonstrating the significance of the arts to economic growth, community development and job creation, Acting Governor Kim Guadagno visited the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown today as the third stop on her “Arts Mean Business” tour across the state.
09/12/12 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Casting the Spotlight on the Arts, Economic Development and Jobs, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Tours Millburn’s Paper Mill PlayhouseFocusing the spotlight on how the arts advance economic activity in the state, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno today visited the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn.
09/06/12 - Travel & Tourism
Picnic Pavilions Unveiled At Liberty State ParkA new picnic area featuring eco-friendly amenities and dramatic views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline is being unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at Liberty State Park.
07/31/12 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $15.7 Million in GrantsDemonstrating the Christie Administration’s commitment to furthering arts in New Jersey, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts today awarded more than $15.7 million in grant funding to nearly 800 arts organizations, projects and artists throughout the state.
04/25/12 - Travel & Tourism
New Jersey Tourism’s “Spin-To-Win Sweepstakes” Highlights Popular Destinations Around The Garden StateThe New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism is offering visitors an opportunity to win prizes to some of the State’s exciting attractions and destinations.
03/21/12 - Travel & Tourism
DEP Teams Up With Private Groups To Bring Free National Exhibits To Liberty State ParkVisitors to Liberty State Park in Jersey City will be transported back in time and 3,000 miles west when they walk through the doors of the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal Building.
03/15/12 - Travel & Tourism
New Jersey Comeback Continues with Increased Tourist Visits and Near Record Level of Visitor Expenditures for 2011New Jersey’s tourism industry is on the rebound with tourists spending $38 billion on their visits to the Garden State in 2011, according to figures released today at the New Jersey Conference on Tourism.
02/12/12 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
State Arts Council Awards Artist Grants, Holds 15th Annual Artists' Roundtable and Swears in New MemberAt a public meeting held today at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts announced the award of 2012 Individual Artist Fellowship grants totaling $182,600 to 22 New Jersey artists selected from more than 300 applicants in the categories of crafts, sculpture, photography, playwriting and poetry.
02/06/12 - Travel & Tourism
Rutgers Visitor Center Designated Official New Jersey Visitor Information CenterTens of thousands of annual visitors to Rutgers will be able to learn more about New Jersey’s many vacation spots and entertainment options under a new partnership between the university and the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism.
01/23/12 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Grants for Traditional Folk Artists AvailableThe New Jersey State Council on the Arts announces the availability of guidelines and applications for its Fiscal Year 2013 Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program.
10/27/11 - New Jersey State Museum
Friends of the New Jersey State Museum Awarded $75,000 Grant from PNC Foundation to Provide Financial Education Program for PreschoolersThe Friends of the New Jersey State Museum has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to teach area children lessons in spending, sharing and saving while providing parents with resources to reinforce the lessons at home.
09/07/11 - New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development
Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development Announces $975,000 in Fiscal Year 2012 Grants to Support Critical Community-based InitiativesReaffirming the Christie Administration’s commitment to a vibrant and inclusive economic development policy focused on economic empowerment and broadening key workforce development initiatives, the Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (“CHPRD”) today announced its Fiscal Year 2012 grants recipients.
08/19/11 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
NJ State Council on the Arts Elects New Chair and OfficersAt its 45th Annual Meeting on July 26 the New Jersey State Council on the Arts elected new officers to lead agency efforts in support of New Jersey’s vibrant arts industry.
07/26/11 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
NJ State Council on the Arts Approves More than $15.8 Million to Support Arts Organizations, Projects and Artists Throughout the State for FY 2012At its 45th Annual Meeting today at the New Jersey State Museum Auditorium, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts voted to award grants totaling $15,811,107 in state and federal funding.
07/22/11 - Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Votes on FY 2012 General Operating Support GrantsThe New Jersey Historical Commission met on July 21, 2011 in Trenton and approved $2,355,000 in General Operating Support grants to a total of 75 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives and libraries throughout New Jersey.
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