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.

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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.
New Jersey will mandate the wearing of face masks in outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not practicable.
Long lines, three-hour wait times, and stalled traffic on local roads and highways could all have been avoided if the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) had planned ahead, according to State Sens. Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Kristin Corrado (R-40).
North Jersey congressional incumbents were victorious in the state’s primary elections held July 7.
While supportive of going forward with vote-by-mail in New Jersey, changes are needed.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is placing the blame for the lack of a national plan allowing the coronavirus to spread and ensuing economic fallout on Donald Trump.
The Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) announced June 26 that in-person transactions scheduled to start on June 29 will be delayed until July 7, while the text notification system undergoes final testing.
New Jersey residents unable to obtain a driver’s license during the COVID-19 pandemic may have the road test requirement waived.
State officials are worried about a potential spike in COVID-19 cases in New Jersey due to protests and marches over the death of George Floyd.
New Jersey officials said the reopening of the Motor Vehicle Commission was designed to safeguard public health and safety, while at the same time bringing changes to improve efficiencies to commission operations.
Calls from Republicans to reopen New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) sites are on the rise across the state, but some lawmakers argue a massive backup is in store if they are opened without a plan.
Gov. Phil Murphy outlined a multi-stage reopening plan for businesses, offices and activities ordered closed to slow the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey.
With Memorial Day weekend less than two weeks away, Gov. Phil Murphy recently gave his most expansive answer on how he sees the opening of beaches and lakes amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli recently held discussions with Germany’s Minister of Health Jens Spahn about their efforts in containing COVID-19 and tracing the virus throughout their country.