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Among other things, the rescue and relief package includes for Sussex and Warren (and Bergen and Passaic): 1. Direct payments to families — $1,200 for anyone making up to $75,000, $2,400 for a couple making up to $150,000, and $500 per child. (5/13)

2. Expanded unemployment insurance — full paycheck replacement, waiving standard waiting requirements, extending benefits an additional 13 weeks, & expanding access to part-time, self-employed, and gig workers. (6/13)

3. Small business loan forgiveness & grants — to help retain employees & pay for expenses like rent, mortgage, & utilities. 4. First responders & front-line health care workers — more grants for PPE, supplies, & other costs to help our local depts. & hospitals. (7/13)

5. Food security for seniors & children in need — investment to deliver meals to home-bound seniors and to help students and food banks. (8/13)

This is all on top of resources for testing and Personal Protective Equipment that are going to Warren and Sussex Counties. (9/13)

There was one program some of our counties didn't qualify for in this round, but we have asked the state to use their discretionary dollars from the federal government to fill the small gap. (10/13)

However, this program does not impact the hundreds of millions in direct aid to individuals and grants available for our businesses. Overall, we are one of the hardest hit states in the U.S. and we are getting help and resources to each county, and working together, ... (11/13)