As of Dec. 18, the cumulative number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey reached 423,226 with 3,975 total new cases and 44 new deaths, bringing the overall total to 18,124
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New Law, Proposed Bills Could Cut Wait Times at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
The law would allow new drivers who passed their road tests to drive for 60 days while waiting to receive their probationary drivers’ license.
North Jersey GOP Lawmakers Critical of Gov. Phil Murphy’s Use of Executive Orders
Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-25) accused the governor of “ruling by executive order, vetoing legislation that would help people.”
State Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz Pushes For State Report On Pandemic’s Impact On Student Learning
NJDOE would be required to compile and report on student progress and break the data up into ethic, racial and socioeconomic categories.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 30, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy said a statewide shutdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus is still “on the table” but believes it can be avoided.
Rep. Donald Payne Calls for Extension on CARES Act Fund Usage, Better Guidance for Schools
Additionally, the state reported 4,100 total new cases Nov. 27 and 19 newly confirmed deaths, bringing that total to 15,113.
North Jersey GOP Lawmakers Want to End Mask Tax During COVID Crisis
Meanwhile, the number of new coronavirus cases was over 3,000 for the second day in a row.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 28, 2020
State officials rolled out New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination plan when one becomes available.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 26, 2020
North-JerseyNews.com has endorsed Reps. Bill Pascrell, Donald Payne, Jr. and Albio Sires in their races to serve in the House of Representatives.
Gov. Chris Christie: I Was Wrong Not to Wear A Mask at White House
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie acknowledge that he should have worn a mask while at the White House while in date preparation with President Donald Trump.
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.
COVID-19 Exposure App Launched in New Jersey
New Jersey is making available a mobile app in their bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the region.
Assembly Committee Approves Bill to Fine Those Refusing to Wear a Mask in Stores
The bill proposes fining an individual up to $500 for entering or remaining in a New Jersey store without properly wearing a mask that covers both their nose and mouth if the store has signage indicating a mask requirement.
Assembly Looks to Require Remote Start to New Jersey School Year
Three Assemblywomen will introduce legislation requiring school districts to provide remote instruction to start the 2020-2021 school year.