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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
Sweeney Adds Ruiz & Singleton To Team Of Fiscal Recovery Strategists
Senate President Steve Sweeney today said that he is naming Senate President Pro Tempore M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Troy Singleton to the team of fiscal strategists who will work with the Murphy Administration and the Legislature to develop plans to restart the state’s economy in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
A Healthy Dose of Positivity During This Pandemic
The headlines say it all. Case counts. Death tolls. Unemployment numbers skyrocketing. Economic turmoil. With headlines like these, it is easy to become burdened and saddened by the news. Yet, in the midst of all this bad news, there are stories of positivity to lighten the weight of these heavier realities.
Can State, Local Governments Save Hundreds Of Millions By Furloughing Workers?
Proposed bipartisan plan would save money by furloughing workers while ensuring they qualify for enhanced federal unemployment benefits
In Case You Missed It: Senate Actions This Week To Assist NJ Businesses, Residents
In Case You Missed It: This week, the Legislature met to pass a wide array of initiatives to address the COVID-19 public health emergency. These proposals range from protections for homeowners and renters to relief for businesses. I was proud to sponsor a number of these initiatives (those that I sponsored are in bold below). For more information on these proposals please visit www.njleg.state.nj.us.
Bipartisan Bid To Boost Fortunes Of Sorely Needed Charities
Lawmakers want to add New Jersey to list of states that allow state income-tax deduction for charitable giving