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Gov. Phil Murphy reached agreement with Democratic legislator leaders to finance a middle class tax rebate by raising the rates on millionaires
New Frontier Armory LLC will no longer advertise, offer for sale, or sell large capacity ammunition magazines within the Garden State.
A task force formed to address the problem of bullying in schools unveiled a report proposing recommendations to improve policies in New Jersey and nationwide.
A two-year investigation found that Allied Beverage Group and Fedway Associates unfairly favored 20 of their customers and put smaller retailers at a competitive disadvantage by manipulating the retailer incentive program
While acknowledging the long lines that have frustrated residents and lawmakers in North Jersey, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Chief Administrator Sue Fulton sought to assure the public that the commission is effectively doing its job.
The inability to reach a deal for federal coronavirus aid falls squarely on GOP Senate leadership. The House had done its job with a passage passing a bill, it’s time for the Senate to do the same.
As we get closer to the Nov. 3 general election, North-JerseyNews.com will post a weekly notebook of actions of the candidates.
New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said officials continuously review state data of different populations in the state and “continues to be concerned about the transmission of the virus among young individuals.”
New Jersey mourns 19 years after two commercial planes were used to crash into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, another into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C and the final one taken down by passengers over a field in Pennsylvania.
Sen. Cory Booker has pledged his support for a bipartisan bill focused on providing support to independent restaurants struggling to survive due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With many students kicking off a new school year virtually, State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz (D-29) introduced a pair of bills aimed at making remote learning easier for teachers and parents.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is pushing a suite of legislative initiatives to prevent the next terrorist attack. Gottheimer’s proposal looks to thwart Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) online arsenal to promoting terror and extremist threats that have continued to evolve since 9/11.
The funding was provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and it was the second consecutive year NJDOT received additional funding of $100 million or more.
While the issue was debated back in Trenton, Gov. Phil Murphy came to North Jersey to argue for his first-in-the-nation Baby Bond proposal.
An Emerson College Poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden expanding his lead in the Garden State, while Sen. Cory Booker appears ready to cruise to an easy re-election in November.
Republicans on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee led by Budget Officer Steven Oroho (R-24), unveiled their nine month budget proposal on the first day the committee began deliberations on the budget that needs to be agreed upon by Oct. 1.
After a published report that President Donald Trump has continually disparaged those who served in the military and gave their life fighting for the country, Rep. Mikie Sherrill declared that the President “is unfit to serve as our Commander in Chief.”
Rep. Josh Gottheimer convened a meeting to outline challenges and critical steps North Jersey needs to take to help prevent and be prepared for a potential second wave of COVID-19 cases in the 5th District this Fall.
State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli shared an overview of various treatments being used on patients with coronavirus, which, depending on the severity of their condition, range from steroids to convalescent plasma therapy.
As the doors begin to open at schools in North Jersey, state officials went through the events that would cause a school to close due to the coronavirus.
On the six month anniversary of the first coronavirus case in New Jersey and the day that indoor dining resumed, Gov. Phil Murphy warned that his executive order must be followed as written.
Districts across the state face a number of challenges heading into the new academic year, from PPE to staff shortages, according to the New Jersey School Boards Association.
Of the districts that have submitted plans, 434 will use a hybrid model of in-person and remote learning, 242 districts will be all-remote and 68 districts all offer in-person instruction.
Rep. Bill Pascrell and Presidential candidate Joe Biden say protests are being incited by right wing domestic terrorists.
Gov, Phil Murphy signed into law a bill authorizing municipalities and counties in New Jersey to borrow funds to cover revenue shortfalls and expenditures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Sen. Steven Oroho (R-24) wants the governor to abandon consideration of a 9.3 cent/gallon gas tax increase that was announced by the state’s Treasury Department on Aug. 28.
New Jersey is now one of nine states that will provide universal mail-in voting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which means ballots will be automatically mailed to all registered voters.
The State Senate and Assembly passed a bipartisan measure (that would allocate $30 million to the Economic Development Authority through the CARES Act to reimburse restaurants.
A contingent of New Jersey’s legislators in Washington, DC, applauded $248 million intended for the Portal Bridge project, despite threats of a veto from President Donald Trump.
Gov. Phil Murphy said his budget proposes “a new future” for New Jersey that makes systematic changes that will provide opportunities for all residents of the Garden State.
Considered two of the key bellwether Congressional races in the country, the major party nominees to seeking to represent the 5th and 11th Districts are focused on connecting with voters in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
New Jersey will distribute $37 million in federal money to 12 counties, including Morris, Sussex and Warren, initial ineligible for CARES Act money to combat the coronavirus.
New Jersey Senate Republicans voiced their displeasure with the state’s Supreme Court after it approved a borrowing plan provided by Gov. Phil Murphy which would allow him to borrow up to $10 billion.
Gov. Phil Murphy described the lawsuit brought against the state by President Doanld Trump’s re-election campaign in regards to the New Jersey expansion of vote-by-mall as part of the President’s “full-throated propaganda campaign to undermine the election itself.”
Even as efforts are being made by President Donald Trump to make it harder to do so, New Jersey will go forward with its plan to offer a vote-by-mail option to all eligible voters in November.
New Jersey state officials have unveiled steps for nursing homes and long-term care facilities to safely reopen to visitors and resume normal activities.
Since mid-March, when the once-in-a-decade population count kicked off, 64.2% of residents have submitted their responses, compared with 62.3% of households nationally.
The governor unveiled a multi-stage approach to restarting, guided by the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission and complementary Advisory Councils.
Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled the state’s roadmap on health standards needed to be achieved allowing for an economic recovery in the state. The six point Road Back plan features four health benchmarks the governor believes is critical to giving residents confidence to restart the economy.
Republicans across the state pressed Gov. Phil Murphy on his decision to pivot to only voting by mail in the Garden State, arguing there was no reason to ban in-person voting for those who wished to.
The New Jersey Fair Play Act, allowing college athletes to receive financial compensation for the use of their name, image or likeness, is now law in the Garden State.
“It’s exactly the type of situation we cannot have,” said Murphy at a press briefing Sept. 16. “It was irresponsible from top to bottom in every respect.”
The Teaneck School District was awarded a $500,000 federal grant and the Bogota School District received $277,000 in federal investment to improve security measures and keep students and teachers safe.
Gov. Phil Murphy reached agreement with Democratic legislator leaders to finance a middle class tax cut by raising the rates on millionaires.