Gov. Phil Murphy said the state’s priorities as laid out in the 2022 budget are to “build a New Jersey that emerges from the pandemic healthier and more resilient, both physically and economically.”
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New Jersey Increases Capacity Limits for Religious Services, Entertainment Venues, College and Pro Sports Events
For Feb. 22, the state reported 2,165 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 17 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 769,109 and 22,874.
North Jersey News Roundup for Feb. 3, 2021
Republicans in the State Senate renewed their calls for an investigation to examine the actions of the Murphy Administration in the Spring to the coronavirus pandemic.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 25, 2021
A Sussex County gym owner has been arrested for allegedly shoving and punching a police officer while participating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6.
More Schools in New Jersey Returning Students to the Classroom
While the number of schools in all of New Jersey increased in-school learning, the story in North Jersey is a mixed bag.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 13, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy delivered a virtual State of the State featuring a mix of administration accomplishments as he prepares to campaign for a second term.
New Jersey Senate Passes New Bill to Help Restaurants After Gov. Phil Murphy Veto
The bill would update regulations to allow these businesses to utilize covered and uncovered patios and decks, yards, walkways, parking lots and public sidewalks for both food and alcohol consumption.
Paterson to Reclaim Full Control of School District
The move was made following nearly 30 years of state control of district operations.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 31, 2020
The pause on indoor sports due to the coronavirus pandemic was lifted for youth and high school sports in New Jerey.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 28, 2020
President Donald Trump signed into law a major coronavirus stimulus package along with an annual spending bill, avoiding a government shutdown.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 23, 2020
State officials attempted to clarify issues surrounding the arrival and plans for the COVID-19 vaccine.
First COVID-19 Vaccine Shot in New Jersey Administered to University Hospital Nurse
The first vaccine shot comes on the day New Jersey passed 16,000 total confirmed deaths associated with the coronavirus.
First COVID-19 Vaccine Shots Set in New Jersey for Dec. 15
For the weekend of Dec. 12 and 13, the cumulative number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey reached 400,650 with 10,417 total new cases reported and 95 new deaths, bringing that total to 15,883.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 2, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is part of a Congressional group from both houses and parties proposing a $908 billion coronavirus stimulus bill.