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.

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.

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.”