Gov. Phil Murphy announced more surgical restrictions to sports, outdoor gathering and long-term care facilities.
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New Jersey Officials, Transit Execs Challenge Hudson River Tunnel Repair Study
London Bridge Associates contends that the two existing tubes can be refurbished five years quicker than building a new crossing because work could begin sooner and be less costly.
Gov. Phil Murphy Signs ‘Daniel’s Law,’ Protecting Privacy of Law Enforcement Officials
The legislation was named in honor of Daniel Anderl, the son of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas, who was killed by an individual seeking to harm the judge.
Republicans in Trenton Seek Special Session for Job Protections Before Thanksgiving
New Jersey’s Republican leadership called for a special legislative session that would be focused on protecting the state’s industries in the face of a second wave of COVID-19.
Gov. Phil Murphy Blast GOP U.S. Senators for Lack of Stimulus Deal
Gov. Phil Murphy put the onus on Republicans in the U.S. Senate to help small businesses hurting because of the coronavirus pandemic in New Jersey.
New Jersey Allocates $100 Million in CARES Act Monies for Small Businesses
The majority of the money, $70 million in total, will be distributed to restaurants, microbusinesses, and other small businesses through Phase 3 of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program.
North Jersey News Roundup for Oct. 6, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy said President Donald Trump’s decision to attend a fundraiser in New Jersey showed “a lack of leadership and not for the first time” in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.
Bill to Protect Privacy, Safety of Federal Judges and Families Unveiled
Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are partnering with Rep. Mikie Sherrill on bicameral legislation designed to protect federal judges and their families in the wake of the fatal attack on U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 30, 2020
The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was not good.
Sens. Booker, Menendez Oppose Barrett Nomination to the Supreme Court
Sen. Cory Booker believes President Donald Trump’s nomination of a conservative federal judge to fill the seat of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg puts the rights of Americans in danger.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 25, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes New Jersey is positioned to withstand a second coronavirus wave.
Sen. Bob Menendez Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Investigate U.S.’s COVID-19 Response
Sen. Bob Menendez introduced bipartisan legislation that would create an independent, non-partisan commission to investigate the nation’s preparedness and response to COVID-19.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 23, 2020
New Jersey added five states to its COVID-19 travel advisory
North Jersey Politicians React to the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A collection of reactions from North Jersey politicians on the death of Justice Ginsburg, who passed away at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer Sept. 18.