New Jersey to mail all voters ballots for Nov. election, still offer in-person option
The governor was discussing the changes made by the state during their postponed and nearly all-mail primary on July 7 and announced they would be expanding on that model for the general election.
NJ schools will begin year remotely if health standards cannot be met, Murphy says
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that public schools that cannot meet coronavirus health and safety standards will begin the academic year remotely.
Murphy rejects Trump plan for states to foot some benefits
President Donald Trump’s proposed $400 a week unemployment compensation to succeed the expired $600 a week benefit, with the state paying for a quarter of it, is “just not workable,” New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
Gov. Murphy reports positive signs in COVID-19 trends
New Jersey's COVID-19 trends are going in the right direction after rising slightly for about a week.
Gov. Phil Murphy declares state of emergency as Isaias approaches New Jersey
Last Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a statewide state of emergency effective Tuesday at 5 a.m. He advised people to stay off the road unless it is necssary.
Gov. Murphy says NJ awarding $15M in CARES fund to small business
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says $15 million in federal funding has been made available to small businesses struggling from the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Come on, folks,’ gov pleads after police break up big party
During a news conference on the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy pleaded with people to use good judgment and avoid indoor gatherings.
New Jersey to offer survey to visitors from high-risk states
New Jersey will ask travelers coming from states with high rates of coronavirus infections to take an online survey beginning next week.
Murphy signs bill allowing $10B in debt to fill budget holes
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Thursday authorizing nearly $10 billion in debt to plug budget holes that stem from the coronavirus pandemic, and Republicans sued him, arguing the bill runs afoul of the state constitution.
Shore town sees political revenge in dune destruction flap
New Jersey’s threat to make a shore town rip out a sea wall and other oceanfront structures feels like political retribution, North Wildwood officials say.
Murphy lifts 50% limit on NJ Transit starting Wednesday
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday the 50% capacity limit for New Jersey Transit will be lifted as of 8 a.m. Wednesday.
NJ residents now required to wear masks outdoors when social distancing is not possible
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he will be signing an executive order Wednesday requiring masks or face coverings be worn both indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not possible.
New Jersey's coronavirus transmission rate ticks up as outbreaks reported
Gov. Phil Murphy says the rate of transmission of COVID-19 in New Jersey has exceeded 1.0 for the first time in a month and a half.
Playgrounds, rides, libraries, museums reopen in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday reported there were about 500 more positive cases, putting the total at 172,000. He reported the death toll climbed by 27 overnight to 13,251. There are also 1,854 probable deaths from the virus.
Murphy signs bill overhauling NJ teacher health benefits
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed sweeping bipartisan legislation overhauling public teachers’ health benefits that lawmakers say could save $1 billion a year over seven years.
Wildwood mayor appeals to governor to allow indoor dining
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron is appealing to Governor Phil Murphy to reconsider resuming indoor dining as originally planned for Thursday.
Gov. Murphy gives up Woodrow Wilson's desk, citing 'reckoning' on race
Wilson's legacy is increasingly under review after the May killing of George Floyd,
Report: Judge upholds Murphy's order to keep Atilis Gym closed
A federal judge has declined to allow a southern New Jersey gym to reopen as it continues a constitutional challenge to the state order that shut down businesses deemed non-essential in order to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Shopping malls to reopen in New Jersey later this month
When stores reopen, shoppers will still be required to wear masks and businesses will be limited to 50% capacity.
Asbury Park backs off in indoor dining dispute after lawsuit
Murphy has not indicated when restaurants will be able to reopen for indoor seating, aside from saying he hoped it would be “sooner rather than later.”