Murphy gets vaccinated; approves aid to restaurants, bars
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy received his first COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, shortly after signing legislation providing $35 million in federal pandemic funds to restaurants, bars and other related businesses.
New Jersey vaccine eligibility: 16+ on April 19
Anyone 16 or older in New Jersey will be eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine starting Monday, April 19.
Governors call on Biden to lift $10K cap on tax deductions
In a letter sent to President Biden, the governors of seven states argued that Democratic-run states and their taxpayers were disproportionately targeted under President Trump's massive 2017 tax law.
Murphy warns COVID variants may cause record high infections in NJ
New Jersey is leading the nation in new COVID infections for close to a week now, with Governor Phil Murphy warning that variants could send case levels to record highs.
Parents in NJ must be notified if child caught with marijuana
New Jersey parents must be notified if their minor child is caught buying or possessing marijuana under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.
NJ expands COVID vaccine eligibility to those 55+, other groups starting April 5
Beginning April 5, people in NJ ages 55 and older, as well as those 16 and older who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, will be eligible.
NJ gym owner who defied restrictions offering free memberships for anti-COVID vaxxers
The co-owner of a gym in New Jersey who refused to close during the pandemic is offering free memberships to those who don't get vaccinated.
Governor: New Jersey schools should be all in person in fall
There should be no option for remote learning, and all students should be back in person when the new school year starts in September, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday.
Parents must be told after 1st marijuana arrest under bill
Parents must be notified if their minor child unlawfully possesses or buys marijuana under a bill lawmakers advanced Wednesday, not even a month since Gov. Phil Murphy signed cannabis legislation that explicitly prohibited parental notification.
COVID-19 leads to burst of info, but some data blocked in NJ
While New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has pledged to be transparent throughout the coronavirus pandemic, his administration has denied or slowly responded to requests for records related to spending, communications and decision-making.
NJ increases indoor capacity limit for some venues to 50% beginning Mar. 19
The indoor capacity limit for restaurants and other venues in New Jersey can increase to 50% beginning March 19.
11 more medical conditions qualify NJ residents for vaccine
New Jersey has updated its COVID vaccine eligibility list to include 11 more health conditions ranging from asthma to Cystic fibrosis.
New York and New Jersey embrace arrival of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being shipped across the country. New York and New Jersey are expected to receive tens of thousands of doses.
Gov. Murphy: Allegations against Gov. Cuomo 'deeply troubling'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against his New York counterpart and fellow Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
From teachers, to the homeless and judicial workers, NJ expands vaccine eligibility
The COVID vaccine will be available for new groups of people in New Jersey amounting to hundreds of thousands of workers and residents beginning in March.
Agency permanently bans fracking in Delaware River basin
An agency that is responsible for the water supply to millions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware has banned fracking near the Delaware River once and for all.
NJ loosens restrictions on some sports, entertainment venues
Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey's largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
NJ school sports reopen to parents and spectators
Parents can again attend their children's school sporting events in New Jersey.
Gov. Murphy in quarantine after family member tests positive
Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey canceled in-person public events because a member of his family recently tested positive for COVID-19, the governor's office said in a statement.
Murphy to increase capacity at some businesses, venues to 35%
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that he would be increasing the capacity allowed at some businesses and venues from 25% to 35%.