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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Sen. Cory Booker Calls for $260 Billion in Federal Funding for Education Systems
Additionally, over 7,500 new infections and 37 new deaths were reported in New Jersey over the weekend.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 9, 2020
More than 5,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in New Jersey over the weekend.
Full Assembly Approves Bill to Better Prepare New Jersey with PPE
The full New Jersey assembly passed a bill designed to assess and approve personal protective equipment (PPE) and bolster two stockpiles of the life-saving medical equipment.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 6, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy revealed restrictions New Jerseyans faced earlier this year will be returning in the coming days.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 3, 2020
State officials are investigating the caravan of President Donald Trump supporters that disrupted traffic on the Garden State Parkway.
Sen. Cory Booker to Sponsor Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act in Senate
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker has signed on to shepherd legislation focusing on long-term care facilities that is co-sponsored by Rep. John Gottheimer in the House.
Gov. Phil Murphy: Second COVID-19 Wave Has Arrived in New Jersey
“The second wave of coronavirus is no longer something off in the future,” said Murphy. “It’s coming in now.”
Lack of Contact Tracing Cooperation in New Jersey Frustrates Gov. Phil Murphy
“I’m frustrated by the contact tracing piece,” said Murphy. “I still think this is a lot of parents trying to protect their kids.”
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 14, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order allowing the resumption of contact practices and competitions in indoor settings for organized sports.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 5, 2020
Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump, 53% to 39%, among registered voters in the new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.
AG Grewal Continues Focus on Consumer Fraud Related to COVID-19
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal recently announced penalties have been levied against twelve businesses charged with price gouging or false advertising.
Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Four Bills to Address Long-term Care Facilities Resiliency, Preparedness in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law four measures that lawmakers believe will improve long-term care facilities that were at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 15, 2020
All but one of the New Jersey House delegation wants the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reverse a policy that will no longer provide emergency reimbursement for school systems