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Murphy’s Re-Entry Plan For NJ Businesses And Public Spaces Lacks Timeline, Specifics

April 28 | 01:37 PM

While governor says he is leaning toward a statewide approach, it’s too soon to rule out a county or regional strategy, similar to what’s proposed in New York state

Letters to the Editor for April 26

April 28 | 01:33 PM

Transparency, competition needed on drug prices

Virtua To Operate Coronavirus Test Site Only For High Impacted Willingboro

April 21 | 12:37 PM

Virtua Health will open a coronavirus testing center next week for residents of highly impacted Willingboro — the community with the most cases and deaths in Burlington County.

Can State, Local Governments Save Hundreds Of Millions By Furloughing Workers?

April 21 | 12:33 PM

Proposed bipartisan plan would save money by furloughing workers while ensuring they qualify for enhanced federal unemployment benefits

Bipartisan Bid To Boost Fortunes Of Sorely Needed Charities

April 15 | 10:55 AM

Lawmakers want to add New Jersey to list of states that allow state income-tax deduction for charitable giving

Black N.J. Residents Are Dying Of Coronavirus At High Rates. Here’s What Experts Say Will Reverse The Trend.

April 15 | 10:54 AM

Black people in New Jersey are dying at alarming, disproportionate rates after contracting the coronavirus, thrusting long-term health care inequalities front and center in the crisis.

Murphy To Sign Bill For July 15 Tax Filing, Moody’s Downgrades NJ’s Rating Outlook

April 14 | 09:38 AM

Governor joins seven-state group to plan coordinated resumption of normal activities across Northeast, cautions that ‘an economic recovery only occurs on the back of a health-care recovery’

Sweeney Backs Bill Expanding Workers Comp For Coronavirus To All Essential Workers

April 13 | 11:38 AM

Senate President Stephen Sweeney said he will introduce a bill Monday making it easier for essential workers who contract the coronavirus to qualify for workers’ compensation.

Coronavirus Exacts Greater Toll On Communities Of Color

April 13 | 11:35 AM

Medical experts argue long-standing, long-known health problems like diabetes, asthma and lack of access to doctors in black and Hispanic communities increase susceptibility to COVID-19

Pressure On Food Banks And Pantries As Demand Surges With Rising Jobless Ranks

April 13 | 11:32 AM

Food distributors hit by reduced donations, higher prices and fewer volunteers