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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North Jersey News Roundup for Feb. 23, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law three bills that legalized and decriminalized marijuana in New Jersey.
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.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 23, 2020
State officials attempted to clarify issues surrounding the arrival and plans for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
North Jersey News Roundup for Dec. 3, 2020
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is at the forefront of an attempt to forge a coronavirus stimulus deal in Washington.
State Sen. Bucco Calls Out ‘Deeper Problems’ at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
As closures at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) due to the coronavirus are mounting, a North Jersey lawmaker believes unresolved issues are systemic at the agency.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 13, 2020
Sen. Cory Booker closed his remarks during the nomination hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S Supreme Court by declaring he will not vote for the nominee.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 7, 2020
New Jersey Department of Health released its guidance on how residents can celebrate Halloween this year.
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.
New Jersey Pharmacists Authorized to Conduct COVID-19 Tests
Authorized licensed New Jersey pharmacists were granted the ability to administer COVID-19 tests to customers, enabling pharmacies statewide to serve as testing sites.
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.
New Jersey Receives $82 Million In Grants To Help Communities Weather COVID-19 Pandemic
New Jersey will receive over $82 million in federal grants through the COVID-19 emergency stimulus package, according to officials. During a press conference April 2
North Jersey News Roundup for Feb. 28, 2020
The New Jersey congressional delegation wants answers about proposed cuts of funds to fight terrorism in the state from the Trump administration. All 14 elected