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N.J. coronavirus recovery: State recovers more than half of pandemic job losses
New Jersey has regained 467,000 jobs since April, shortly after the coronavirus pandemic began thrashing the state’s economy.
5 years ago
Murphy announces $100 million in new coronavirus aid for N.J.
The money will largely be distributed through existing programs and will address businesses and individuals.
5 years ago
Advocates call for action as N.J. utility shut-off moratorium end date looms
Scores of residents financially impacted by the pandemic could find themselves having to pay their utility bills, even as New Jersey sees record unemployment.
5 years ago
N.J. polls will be open for Election Day, but there are easier ways to cast your vote
Although it is called a mail-in ballot, there are several ways to submit your vote without sending it through the U.S Postal Service.
5 years ago
Van Drew floats coronavirus conspiracy theory during debate with Kennedy in South Jersey
It was the first time GOP U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew debated Democratic challenger Amy Kennedy.
5 years ago
Mehta and Murphy exchange war of words over Trump’s N.J. fundraiser
The administration is also investigating whether the fundraiser violated state safety guidelines and will make necessary referrals to the Attorney General’s office.
5 years ago
N.J. poll has Van Drew trailing Kennedy in his first race since party switch
Jeff Van Drew left the Democratic party over President Trump’s impeachment. Two years after he won the traditionally Republican seat, he’s behind in the race.
5 years ago
N.J. moves to codify abortion rights into state law ahead of Supreme Court vote
With another conservative nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy moves to codify abortion rights into state law.
5 years ago
After coronavirus diagnosis, questions swirl about Trump’s N.J. fundraiser
It’s unclear if President Trump knew he had tested positive for COVID-19 before he attended the event Thursday night in Bedminster.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Jury trials to resume in person; landlord grant program expanded
N.J. plans to ramp up jury selections using both virtual and in-person proceedings. It will also expand a program to provide relief to landlords who lost out on rent payments.
5 years ago
Murphy signs $32.7 billion budget into law, including tax hike on millionaires
In a highly unusual move, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the budget bill without taking anything out via the line-item veto.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus: Cases rise in Ocean County; state budget inches closer to law
COVID-19 numbers are also spiking in Monmouth, Gloucester, Middlesex, and Bergen counties.
5 years ago