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Governor Phil Murphy delivers his Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Address in Trenton on February 25, 2020 (Edwin J. Torres for Governor’s Office).

New Jersey Senate, Gov. Murphy Reach Borrowing Agreement

July 11, 2020 James Hickey

Senate President Steve Sweeney and Gov. Phil Murphy announced a deal on July 10 allowing the state to borrow up to nearly $10 billion in order to help fix a budget deficit created by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Efforts Build to Declare Juneteenth a State Holiday in New Jersey

June 19, 2020 Nathan Resso

Juneteenth could become a state holiday under legislation introduced by State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) and State Sen. Sandra Cunningham (D-31)

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New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee Proposes Alternative for Road Tests

June 15, 2020 Jenn Waters

New Jersey residents unable to obtain a driver’s license during the COVID-19 pandemic may have the road test requirement waived.

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North Jersey News Roundup for June 2, 2020

June 2, 2020 North-JerseyNews.com

New Jersey will enter the next phase of its economic reopening beginning in two weeks.

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North Jersey News Roundup for May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020 North-JerseyNews.com

Beaches on the Jersey Shore and lake communities will open the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 22.

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North Jersey News Roundup for May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020 North-JerseyNews.com

Gov. Phil Murphy attacked GOP politicians looking to curtail aid to New Jersey, singling out Senate Majority Leader Sen Mitch McConnell by name.

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Murphy Defends Speed of Reopening New Jersey; Feds to Allow CARES Act Spending Flexibility

May 6, 2020 James Hickey

With calls increasingly coming from leaders of both political parties in the state to reopen New Jersey’s economy sooner than later, Gov. Phil Murphy forcefully defended the actions he has taken to this point in managing the coronavirus crisis.

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North Jersey News Roundup for May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020 North-JerseyNews.com

New Jersey schools will remain closed the rest of the year. Gov. Phil Murphy made the announcement May 4, citing the need to “protect the health of our children, our educators and their families.”

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State to Reopen New Jersey Parks, Golf Courses with Restrictions May 2

April 30, 2020 James Hickey

Twenty-two days after announcing their closing, 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.

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North Jersey News Roundup for April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020 North-JerseyNews.com

Gov. Phil Murphy promised he will unveil “guidelines” and “principles” this week the state will use when it comes time to reopen.

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COVID-19 Patient Surge Has Begun in North Jersey: Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli

April 2, 2020 James Hickey

State officials declared the expected hospital surge for patients with COVID-19 has begun in North Jersey. “It looks like the surge is beginning in the

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State Sen. Steve Sweeney Urges Moratorium on Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 24, 2020 Nathan Resso

New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney urged the federal government to offer some protections to the state’s citizens as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continued.

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North Jersey News Roundup for March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020 James Hickey

Gov. Phil Murphy said it’s a “99% certainty” New Jersey will close all public and private schools to minimize exposure to Covid-19. Meanwhile, more towns

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