Due to the extent of the current pandemic, the state will not authorize the shut off water and sewer service for lack of payment as of the end of this month. Governor Murphy signed a new bill into law that now extends the moratorium on shutoffs until March 15th. All lawmakers endorsed this new deadline.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a new, controversial law that will benefit Atlantic City casinos regarding how much money they have to pay back to the community. The measure now exempts monies collected by the casinos by online gambling and sports betting, which are two huge revenue streams. The casinos wanted the new…
New Jersey reported another 6,840 new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours. 34 new confirmed deaths have been reported, which pushes New Jersey near 26,000 confirmed deaths during the pandemic. Nearly 2 million booster shots have been administered.
The state’s coronavirus numbers continue to be alarming. On Monday, New Jersey again reported over 6,000 new cases of the virus and another 11 confirmed deaths. New Jersey has reported over 6,000 daily cases for nearly one week. Governor Phil Murphy will make a statement about the Covid-19 numbers and potential future actions today.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker confirms he has coronavirus. Booker said he started to feel unwell over the weekend and tested positive. He says his symptoms are mild, and he has been vaccinated, with a booster shot. The Senate has no official business to do until January.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he fears that capacity limits may be enacted at some point to help with the spread of coronavirus. Murphy made those comments at a special event in Newark before the weekend. Some indoor sports teams have been forced to move or suspend games due to the outbreak. As of…
For the first time since the pandemic started, New Jersey has reported over 6,000 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The state reported over 6,200 new cases on Friday, and 16 deaths. Hospitalizations are also on the rise.
Congressman Jeff Van Drew does not support biological males playing women’s sports. Van Drew issued a statement this week saying the “government is risking the loss of an equal playing field for girls and women across the country”. Van Drew says he has sponsored legislation that would prohibit any Title IX funds from being sent…
A key Senate committee approved a bill sponsored by Senator Michael Testa that would give small businesses a tax benefit to help cope with various executive orders through the Covid pandemic. Testa says thousands of businesses were hurt during the height of the pandemic, while large stores were allowed to remain open. He criticized Governor…
The State of New Jersey may make gas powered leaf blowers illegal. Seriously. NJ.com reports that one bill in Trenton would prohibit the sale of gas powered blowers, while a second provision would prohibit their use in New Jersey completely in four years. A rebate program may be established for individuals who buy battery-operated blowers.