Race for NJ governor: Democrat Phil Murphy to face Republican Jack Ciattarelli
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has won the Democratic primary, all but a formality since he ran unopposed. He will take on Jack Ciattarelli, the small business founder and former Assembly member, who the Republican primary.
NJ ending coronavirus public health emergency
Gov. Phil Murphy is ending the COVID-19 public health emergency that has been in place in New Jersey for more than a year.
New Jersey to close 6 mass vaccination sites
New Jersey will be shutting down its six mass COVID-19 vaccination sites as the state moves from a mega-site model to relying on about 1,800 community inoculation sites.
$11 billion Hudson River rail tunnel gets key federal approval
The project to build a new Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey can push ahead with engineering and design work after receiving a key approval from the deferral government.
NJ lifting indoor mask mandate, social distancing requirement starting May 28
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that he was lifting the state's indoor mask mandate and social distancing requirement.
Gov. Murphy ends virtual learning in fall, defends mask mandate
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy lifted the state's travel advisory on Monday during a briefing on the pandemic that included an announcement about an end to virtual learning next school year.
NJ Gov. Murphy keeps indoor mask mandate for now
Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement that New Jersey will retain an indoor mask requirement butts up against new CDC guidance that vaccinated Americans can ditch masks outdoors and in many indoor situations.
New Jersey governor relaxes coronavirus restrictions
The governor of New Jersey plans to ease coronavirus restrictions as cases and hospitalizations decrease and coronavirus vaccinations increase.
New Jersey breweries will offer free beer to people who get vaccinated
More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.
NJ gov. vows 'major' announcement on virus restrictions
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is promising a “major announcement" Monday on easing restrictions imposed in the Garden State due to COVID-19.
New Jersey to increase capacity limits for proms, graduations, more
Indoor and outdoor capacity limits are set to increase in New Jersey under a new executive order Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign.
To celebrate 4/20, free joints with proof of COVID vaccination at Union Square Park
Free joints will be passed your way at Union Square Park as long as you can prove you’re fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination card.
NJ governor proposes 12 new gun control measures
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday called for a dozen new gun control measures, a sweeping election-year agenda aimed at tightening laws already considered among the toughest in the nation.
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.