New Jersey pushing tax, budget deadlines due to coronavirus

New Jersey’s income tax deadline will move from April 15 to July 15 and the state budget deadline will move from June 30 to September 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Jersey reports 8,825 coronavirus cases; 108 deaths

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday announced nearly 2,000 more cases of coronavirus in the state and 27 COVID-19 related deaths. The statewide total now sits at 8,825 with 108 reported deaths.

NJ enters 1st day of statewide school closures

Students across New Jersey are staying home Wednesday as statewide school closures go into effect.

NJ municipal court sessions suspended for 2 weeks

The chief justice of New Jersey’s court system has announced a two-week suspension of municipal court sessions to mitigate public exposure to COVID-19.

Murphy waives fees for COVID-19 testing for some NJ residents

Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will waive fees for COVID-19 virus testing for more than 2 million residents on certain health plans.

Murphy resumes duties in NJ after surgery to remove tumor

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has resumed his duties following surgery last week to remove what officials said was likely a cancerous tumor on his kidney.

Officials: Murphy's surgery to remove tumor 'successful'

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove a likely cancerous tumor on his kidney.

Murphy proposes $40.9B budget, boosting school and transit aid

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a $40.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2021 on Tuesday, calling for higher spending on education, transit and public pensions.

Gov. Murphy reveals likely cancerous kidney tumor

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has what is probably a cancerous tumor on his kidney and will undergo surgery next month to remove it, he said Saturday.

Lemons to legislation: NJ bill would let kids operate lemonade stands without permits

New Jersey Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalloti and his young son, Joshua, are working to ensure every child can experience the sweet taste of entrepreneurship — at no cost or penalty.

Murphy unveils broader state ethics, transparency bill

Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed overhaul comes after he called for broader ethics reform in his State of the State address in January, though he released few details at the time.

New Jersey weighs work standards overhaul to address toxicity

New Jersey will re-evaluate workplace standards and guidelines for state employees in an effort to address an allegedly toxic and misogynistic culture in politics.