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.
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Rep. Donald Payne Calls for Extension on CARES Act Fund Usage, Better Guidance for Schools
Additionally, the state reported 4,100 total new cases Nov. 27 and 19 newly confirmed deaths, bringing that total to 15,113.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 25, 2020
A Hopatcong woman was arrested at her home Nov. 25 on charges she sent money to a Syrian foreign terrorist organization.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 19, 2020
Coming off a recent White House coronavirus meeting, Gov. Phil Murphy believes the exclusion of President-elect Joe Biden’s team must come to an end.
Gov. Phil Murphy Gives More Details on Interaction Leading to Self-Quarantine Decision
Two of Murphy’s top aides, Deputy Chief of Staff Mike Delamater and senior adviser Dan Bryan, have tested positive for the coronavirus.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 22, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy will self-quarantine after being in contact with a member of his senior staff who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill in Self-Quarantine
Rep. Sherrill is self-quarantining following a positive COVID-19 test from the family’s child care provider.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 29, 2020
New Jersey will receive nearly 2.6 million COVID-19 rapid tests officials say will “significantly” scale up New Jersey’s testing capabilities.
Problem Solvers Caucus Offers Framework for COVID-19 Funding
The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus is offering a plan to help break the gridlock on the latest COVID-19 relief package and encourage negotiators to get back to the table.
North Jersey News Roundup for Aug. 28, 2020
New Jersey state officials reluctantly submitted an application to the FEMA for Lost Wages Supplemental Assistance program.
Three North Jersey Counties to Share in $37 Million in Additional CARES Act Monies
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 Looks to Expand Testing Capabilities, Asks for Tracing Cooperation
New Jersey is seeking to increase testing capacity and availability in the state as turnaround time continues to climb for the coronavirus.
North Jersey News Roundup for July 23, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy, for the second time in as many days, attacked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan not to offer additional aid to states battling the COVID-19 crisis.
North Jersey News Roundup for July 13, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy said raw materials have stressed testing labs and their turnaround time has clearly slowed due to spikes of COVID-19 in the U.S.