Gov. Phil Murphy defended his administration’s actions after GOP State Senate and Assembly members held a four hour hearing looking at the response New Jersey undertook in fighting the coronavirus pandemic at long-term care facilities.
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New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Eligibility List for Teachers, Host of Others Starting March 15
For March 1, the state reported 2,668 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 21 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 792,496 and 23,273.
New Jersey Department of Education Asks Biden Administration for Standardized Testing Waiver
For the weekend of Feb. 20 and 21, the state reported 4,485 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 76 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 766,405 and 22,858.
Gov. Phil Murphy Waives New Jersey Graduation Requirements, Substitute Teacher Limits Due to Coronavirus
On Jan. 20, the state reported 4,582 new COVID-19 cases and 122 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 641,140 and 20,664.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 20, 2020
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) announced new start dates for the Winter sport season.
Districts Now Allowed to Start School Year Fully Online in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy said schools districts that cannot meet all health and safety standards as a result of the coronavirus will be allowed their school year with all-remote learning.
North Jersey News Roundup for July 17, 2020
North Jersey legislators on both sides of the aisle want to know how the state’s Department of Labor (DOL) plans to resolve outstanding claims.
North Jersey News Roundup for July 10, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy called out the State Senate, pushing them to move on a borrowing bill that has languished in the upper chamber for three months.
Bill To Overhaul N.J. Teachers’ Healthcare Options Heads To Murphy’s Desk
A proposal to overhaul health insurance plans for teachers at public schools in New Jersey recently advanced in Trenton after being unanimously approved by both the Assembly and Senate.
New Jersey Is 1st In Nation To Add Climate Change To School Curriculum
Students in New Jersey will soon be learning about climate change from kindergarten through 12 grade under the state’s new education standards.
North Jersey News Roundup for April 30, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order reopening parks and golf courses around the state. The order will take effect at sunrise on May 2 with social distancing continuing to be mandated.
Senate, NJEA Agree to Health Care Plan Expected to Save $1 Billion
Taxpayers and educators will both benefit from new health benefits plans announced by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Marie Blistan, the President of the New
North Jersey News Roundup for March 10, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency due to the coronavirus. The proclamation applies to all 21 counties in