Joe Hernandez
More from the Contributor
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Deal on $9.9B borrowing plan; transmission rate dips
A four member legislative panel, which would include two members of the Senate and two members of the Assembly, would have to approve any borrowing.
5 years ago
In final report, N.J. task force finds more faults with state’s $11B tax break programs
The task force’s final report lays out a culture of “getting to yes” instead of ensuring companies delivered on promises to the state and communities.
5 years ago
N.J. State Police say all troopers will have body cameras by October
Originally, New Jersey said all troopers would have been outfitted with body cameras by 2019.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Casinos, amusement parks reopen for business
Casinos have been shuttered since March 16 when Gov. Murphy ordered them closed along with gyms and indoor entertainment venues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
5 years ago
N.J. casinos can reopen, but many workers still ‘waiting for the call’
Gov. Phil Murphy threw a last-minute curveball telling casinos they can reopen, but can’t allow drinking or eating inside.
5 years ago
Here’s what’s different about N.J.’s primary election this year
New Jersey's primary election on July 7th could be the most overwhelmingly vote-by-mail contest in the state’s history.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Schools to reopen in the fall; lawmakers weigh three-month budget
New Jersey schools will offer some form of in-person instruction this fall, but many students may also learn remotely, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: State adds nearly 1,900 suspected COVID-19 deaths
New Jersey’s official count of coronavirus-related deaths surged overnight as the state began counting “probable” fatalities toward its overall tally.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Amusement parks to reopen; state reaches deal with CWA
These are the latest businesses given the OK to reopen, just in time for the Independence Day weekend.
5 years ago
N.J. releases video in Paterson police shooting of Christopher Clark
There are still a lot of questions about the killing of Clark by sheriff’s deputies.
5 years ago
Murphy announces support for N.J. environmental justice bill
The legislation would consider environmental burdens on New Jersey communities when viewing permit applications.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Nursing homes to permit visitors; hair salons, barber shops to reopen
The state in March banned outside guests in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, which had been reporting a significant number of COVID-19 cases.
5 years ago