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.
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.
Murphy, NJDOH Officials Plead for COVID-19 Protocols to be Followed During Holidays
“This is a really, really big week. It’s almost an inflection point,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “We’ve just got to find a way, folks, to both respect (the holidays) but do it responsibly.”
Sussex County Woman Charged with Helping Syrian Terrorist by DOJ
Hopatcong resident Maria Bell is charged by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Newark office with one count of knowingly concealing the provision of material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization
COVID-19 Vaccine Expected to Be Available in New Jersey by Mid-December
“The early news of the effectiveness of these vaccines means that there may be light at the end of the tunnel,” said New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.
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.
With Capacity in Place, New Jersey Offering Pop Up COVID-19 Test Sites
But Gov. Phil Murphy continues his plea for residents to cooperate with contact tracers.
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.
Sherrill, Becchi Camps Squabble Over Alleged Voting Irregularities
A report of voter irregularities in Essex County by Rosemary Becchi in her race against Rep. Mikie Sherrill resulted in a spirited back and forth between the two camps.
Gov. Phil Murphy: Time for President Trump to Loop in Biden’s COVID-19 Transition Team
“The fact that the Biden…transition team is being blocked out from being in those discussions is putting lives at risk,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “You can’t just saunter in on Jan. 20 and pick up the playbook and execute it.”
Becchi Campaign Alleges Misconduct, Mishandling of Ballots in Essex County in Report to Feds
The report, produced by Becchi’s campaign, cited first-hand accounts from 11 designated challengers is accompanied by photos and videos taken through windows of unsupervised ballot processing, unsecured and unsupervised ballot transportation, and multiple illegal election procedures.
NJDOH Offers Guidance for Holiday Visitation at Long-term Care Facilities
Even as the state’s health commissioner is warning against large family gatherings, New Jersey’s Department of Health provided guidelines to long-term care facilities on visitation policies for the holidays.
New Gathering Restrictions In Place as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise at a Rapid Pace in New Jersey
Starting Oct. 17, the state will restrict indoor gathering a maximum of 10 people. For outdoor gatherings, the capacity limit is being reset at 150 as of Oct. 23.