In The News
Here’s Why Murphy’s Reopening Plan Will Take So Long — And Why The Risk May Still Be Too Great
The promise was considerable and understandably greeted with excitement from a cooped-up public. Ahead of last week, Gov. Phil Murphy promised to lay out to New Jersey residents — at that point more than a month into a statewide lockdown — how the state would get to a point it could safely be reopened.
Use Federal Funds For Essential Workers, Sen. Singleton Urges
State Sen. Troy Singleton wants to see some of the federal money New Jersey will receive used to help essential workers.
Don’t Rush Reopening Economy, Voters Say In Poll That Favors Governors Over Trump
Preventing the spread of the coronavirus should be the priority over preventing an extended economic downturn, according to a poll released Tuesday.
Testing Ramps Up In Advance Of New Jersey Reopening
Murphy administration wants to focus first on residential facilities and vulnerable communities that have paid particularly high price in COVID-19 deaths
Decision To Close Schools Brings Issues About Remote Learning To Fore
Graduation, special ed, summer school — and the all-too-familiar technology gap — are just a few of challenges that remain unresolved
Murphy Gives Local Officials Option To Push Back Property-Tax Deadline
Governor gives cities, towns ability to lengthen grace period by a month to June 1, but concerns already being raised about next payment deadline on August 1
Murphy: No Decision Yet, But ‘There Is A Chance’ NJ Schools Could Reopen This Academic Year
Gov. Phil Murphy, appearing on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” this morning, said “there is a chance” schools in New Jersey, where the coronavirus has claimed more lives than any state other than New York, could reopen before the conclusion of the academic year.
Murphy’s Re-Entry Plan For NJ Businesses And Public Spaces Lacks Timeline, Specifics
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