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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

Northern New Jersey walloped with 30 inches of snow

New Jersey residents spent Groundhog Day repeatedly plowing and shoveling as much as 30 inches of snow in the northern part of the state.

New Jersey vaccination hotline goes live

The New Jersey vaccine hotline is now live and is staffed 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

NJ confirms first 2 case of UK variant of COVID-19

New Jersey's top health official says the state has identified its first two cases of the COVID-19 variant seen in the United Kingdom.

NJ Statehouse rehab deadline now 2023, Murphy admin says

Like a desert mirage, New Jersey’s Statehouse renovation’s completion date moves farther away the closer the calendar moves toward it.