Gov. Phil Murphy proudly resorted to name calling a Florida congressman after he participated in a New York political event held in Jersey City.
Author: James Hickey
New Jersey Reports Record-high New COVID-19 Positive Tests Ahead of Anticipated Post-Holiday Spike
A feared spike in coronavirus cases from Thanksgiving may be happening sooner than health officials anticipated as the state recorded 4,913 COVID-19 positive tests.
Oakland Restaurant Singled Out by Gov. Phil Murphy for Allowing Knucklehead Behavior
“I look at that Portobello restaurant and my jaw drops as oblivious everybody is not doing the right thing,” said Murphy.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Pass COVID-19 Relief Bill
The framework allocates $908 billion in total aid, including both new funding and the reallocation of previously appropriated CARES Act funding.
Becchi, Pallotta Formally Concede Races to Reps. Sherrill, Gottheimer
Rosemary Becchi, Republican candidate in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, conceded on Nov. 25 to Rep. Mikie Sherrill, while Frank Pallotta accepted his defeat to Rep. Josh Gottheimer five days later.
Monmouth Poll Finds America Has Become More Divided Under President Trump
A Monmouth University Poll found President Donald Trump approval rating at his highest since taking office but still under 50%.
More Restrictions for Youth Sports, Outdoor Gatherings in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy announced more surgical restrictions to sports, outdoor gathering and long-term care facilities in an attempt to control the spread of the coronavirus.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 30, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy said a statewide shutdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus is still “on the table” but believes it can be avoided.
Murphy, NJDOH Officials Plead for COVID-19 Protocols to be Followed During Holidays
“This is a really, really big week. It’s almost an inflection point,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “We’ve just got to find a way, folks, to both respect (the holidays) but do it responsibly.”
Sussex County Woman Charged with Helping Syrian Terrorist by DOJ
Hopatcong resident Maria Bell is charged by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Newark office with one count of knowingly concealing the provision of material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization
Gov. Phil Murphy Joins Efforts to Keep Fair Lawn Mondelez Plant from Closing
Murphy said that he had spoken to the North American head on the company by phone with plans to follow up with a Zoom call as well as separate call with labor leaders in an attempt to keep the plant open.
COVID-19 Vaccine Expected to Be Available in New Jersey by Mid-December
“The early news of the effectiveness of these vaccines means that there may be light at the end of the tunnel,” said New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.
After Viral Video, Gov. Phil Murphy Wants Family Left Out of Public Debate
“I’m a big boy, thick skin. That doesn’t impact me at all and I think I could say the same thing for my wife,” stated Murphy. “But let’s leave my family out of this.”
With Capacity in Place, New Jersey Offering Pop Up COVID-19 Test Sites
But Gov. Phil Murphy continues his plea for residents to cooperate with contact tracers.