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.
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Legislation Allows Residents to Place Horse Racing Bets when Out-of-State; Is Betting on College Next?
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation allowing residents to place wagers using New Jersey’s horse racing account wagering system while in another state.
North Jersey News Roundup for Nov. 10, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions on dining and youth sports in New Jersey
Bill To Review New York’s Taxation Of New Jersey Commuters Advances
With many Garden State residents still working from home, New Jersey legislators are looking to change where they pay their income taxes.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Comes Out in Opposition of Proposed New Jersey Financial Transaction Tax
Gottheimer believes the tax would force data processing centers out of the state, hundreds of jobs and cause a multi-million loss in local tax revenue.
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.
Gov. Phil Murphy Signs $32.7 Billion Budget into Law
“We crafted this budget as we fought this pandemic together,” said Murphy at a signing ceremony in Trenton Sept. 29. “This is the ultimate walk-and-chew-gum moment, and we rose to meet it.”
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 29, 2020
New Jersey will receive nearly 2.6 million COVID-19 rapid tests officials say will “significantly” scale up New Jersey’s testing capabilities.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 9, 2020
Four key GOP state senators have offered a budget for 2021 they say does not rely on the billions of dollars of borrowing and tax increases proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
North Jersey News Roundup for Sept. 8, 2020
With an eye toward Fall and the flu season, state health officials are reinforcing the importance of protecting oneself against COVID-19.
State Sen. Steven Oroho Calls for Public Budget Hearings
Senate Republican Budget Officer Steven Oroho (R- 24) wants at least one Senate Budget Committee meeting that is open for public testimony on the 2021 budget.
Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Bills To Conduct November Election By Mail
New Jersey is now one of nine states that will provide universal mail-in voting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which means ballots will be automatically mailed to all registered voters.
North Jersey News Roundup for Aug. 28, 2020
New Jersey state officials reluctantly submitted an application to the FEMA for Lost Wages Supplemental Assistance program.
View of Proposed Budget Split Along Party Lines for North Jersey Legislators
Reaction to Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed budget fell along partisan lines in North Jersey. GOP lawmakers questioned the amount of spending and borrowing, while fellow Democrats praised the funding of needed programs in the state.