Governors in NJ, Arkansas view lockdowns as last resort amid coronavirus surge
Another coronavirus shutdown is not out of the question for New Jersey, one of the states most affected by the pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday.
New Jersey governor signs bill requiring body cameras for all law enforcement officers
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation requiring police officers on patrol duty to wear body cameras. Measures to fund the cameras have not yet been passed.
COVID-19 vaccine news boosts spirits in hard-hit Gloucester City
Locals of Gloucester City say the coronavirus has hit hard, so news of a third vaccine showing promise to combat COVID-19 is welcome.
NJ could receive 130K doses of Pfizer vaccine next month if emergency use granted, governor says
New Jersey expects to receive 130,000 doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by next month if it's approved for emergency use by the U.S. government, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
NJ Gov Phil Murphy announces tighter restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19
Governor Murphy announces tighter restrictions due to alarming rise in COVID-19 cases
Murphy signs order giving towns, counties option to limit hours at non-essential businesses
The new restrictions go beyond statewide measures announced earlier in the week by Murphy, who ordered bars and restaurants to halt indoor dining between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Thursday.
Murphy names head of cannabis panel to set up legal weed
It’s unclear when marijuana will be ready to hit retail shelves in the state. Advocates for legalization said the soonest they expect it could happen would be toward the end of 2021.
Gov. Murphy says NJ is 'close' to introducing COVID-19 restrictions amid statewide spike
"We will clearly be taking action, and I hope it will be action that balances all the various challenges and interests that we have," Murphy said.
New Jersey debuts new state exchange for health open enrollment
New Jersey this year is joining the District of Columbia and 14 other states in operating its own state-based exchange, instead of the federal Healthcare.gov.
New Jersey's Gov. Murphy won't rule out another coronavirus lockdown as cases spike
Murphy said the state hadn’t seen daily cases numbers over 2,000 since May and urged residents to wear masks and social distance.
Gov. Murphy: 2.6 million ballots already cast in NJ
A week until Election Day and more than 2.6 million ballots have already been cast in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday. That amounts to 67% of the voter turnout in 2016 and stems from the state holding its first mostly mail-in election.
Murphy signs laws aimed at reforming long-term care industry
More than 7,000 people have died from COVID-19 in New Jersey’s long-term care facilities, about half of the state’s total deaths.
NJ Gov. Murphy tests negative for COVID-19 but will isolate
The governor said he has no symptoms and last tested negative on Monday. He planned to get tested again on Wednesday.
Indoor contact practices and competitions may resume for medium and high-risk sports in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order Monday allowing the resumption of contact practices and competitions in indoor settings for organized sports defined as “medium risk” and “high risk."
Murphy: 'We're not out of the woods;' NJ COVID uptick has many concerned
Several states are seeing another surge in coronavirus cases, including New Jersey. There is serious concern, especially about young people, living on college campuses.
Judges nixes GOP bid to stop New Jersey mail-in ballots
In a filing last month, the campaign said the program violated the Constitution and would “establish conditions likely to incentivize and facilitate the same kind of fraud and confusion that have plagued New Jersey elections for years.”
New Jersey releases Halloween guidelines to celebrate safely
N.J. Governor Phil Murphy announces Halloween guidance and restrictions, while stating Halloween will proceed.
Murphy: No one should have gone to Trump fundraiser at Bedminster golf club
Gov. Murphy spoke during several television appearances, saying state and federal officials were still working on contact tracing those who attended the event.
New Jersey governor to introduce bill codifying Roe v. Wade
The bill would protect a woman’s right to “reproductive freedom and remove barriers” that prevent women from being able to get abortions.
Murphys urge Trump's NJ fundraiser attendees to quarantine, get tested
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy have a message for those who attended a political fund-raiser that the president attended Thursday night in the Garden State.