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BRUISING GOP LOSS: YES, MURPHY CAN BORROW $9.9 BILLION

Republicans in New Jersey have long argued that Governor Murphy cannot borrow $9.9 billion to get the state through the Covid-19 crisis.  They are wrong.  The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that yes, Murphy can borrow the money despite future financial hardships.  This prevents Murphy from making catastrophic budget cuts when the new …

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BREAKING NEWS: MURPHY TO ANNOUNCE SCHOOLS CAN DO ALL-REMOTE LEARNING

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is expected to announce this afternoon that schools can choose to offer all-remote learning next month.  NJ Advance Media reports exclusively that Murphy will change direction after getting battered by teachers’ and school administrators’ organizations.  School districts will be obligated to show why they cannot offer in-person classes before they …

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STATE TEACHERS’ UNION PUTS PRESSURE ON MURPHY FOR REMOTE LEARNING

New Jersey’s biggest teachers’ union is putting the squeeze on Governor Murphy to have only remote learning in the fall.  Murphy has already announced that schools will be required to offer some in-classroom education next month, but teachers are fighting back.  Various state education administration groups have also joined with teachers asking Murphy for only …

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NEW JERSEY REPORTS 14 CORONAVIRUS DEATHS ON TUESDAY

New Jersey reported 14 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday.  New figures released by the State show 498 new cases on Tuesday.  The rate of transmission is .94, which is below a key benchmark established by the State.
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STATES ADDED, DROPPED FROM NEW JERSEY’S MANDATORY QUARANTINE LIST

New Jersey added, and dropped, some states from the list where a mandatory quarantine is required.  New Jersey dropped Ohio, Rhode Island, New Mexico, Alaska, and Washington, and then added Hawaii, South Dakota, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Visitors from the quarantine state list are asked to voluntarily stay put for 14 days upon arrival …

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REPORT: STATE BUSINESS GROUP ASKS MURPHY TO REOPEN BUSINESSES

A New Jersey business group is asking Governor Murphy to reopen businesses now that the numbers related to the Covid-19 pandemic have dropped.  NJ.com reports that the New Jersey Business Coalition wrote a letter to Murphy, saying the numbers justify t…