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NJ Attorney General Focuses on “Race-baiting” Instead of Problem Solving During National Emergency

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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division on Civil Rights today issued new guidance addressing questions related to COVID-19 and the rights of New Jersey residents under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (FLA).

“COVID-19 is no excuse for racism, xenophobia, or hate,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Discrimination and harassment in violation of New Jersey law remains illegal even if it occurs against the backdrop of a global pandemic. Now, more than ever, we should recognize that we’re all in this together. Words and actions that divide us won’t make any of us safer or stronger.”

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PENNSYLVANIA JOINS NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, AND CONNECTICUT’S REGIONAL COALITION TO COMBAT COVID-19

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Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy, Governor Cuomo, Governor Lamont, and Governor Wolf Direct Temporary Closure of All Indoor Portions of Retail Shopping Malls, Amusement Parks & Bowling Alleys – Effective by 8 PM Thursday

Follows Directive Monday Limiting Crowd Capacity for Recreational & Social Gatherings to 50 People – Temporary Closure of Movie Theaters, Gyms and Casinos as well as On Premise Service at Restaurants & Bars

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Governor Phil Murphy Adds More Restrictions Due to COVID-19 public Health Crisis

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Trenton NJ, At 2:00 p.m. today‬, Governor Phil Murphy will issue an executive order concerning the COVID-19 public health crisis, which will impose the following restrictions to slow the spread of the virus:
-Closure of ALL pre-K, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities ‪beginning 3/18.‬

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NJMVC Extends Expiration Dates for Driver Licenses, Registrations, and Inspections In Response to COVID-19

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton have announced that due to the COVID-19 outbreak and to protect the public, the MVC will extend expiration dates for driver licenses, registrations, and inspection stickers.

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GOP Assemblyman calls for tax holiday during COVID-19 state of emergency

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Trenton NJ,  While businesses and employees lose income from a drop in consumer spending and widespread closures, Assemblyman Brian Bergen is calling for a state tax holiday to keep businesses and people financially afloat.“The best way to help residents and businesses is to let them keep the money they have,” said Bergen (R-Morris). “Revenues are strong for the state right now. Government can afford a loss of income more than our constituents, and those are the people we swore oaths to represent and protect to the best of our abilities.”

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AG Encourages NJ Employers to Defy Federal law on Mismatched Social Security Numbers

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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo, and Division on Civil Rights Director Rachel Wainer Apter today issued joint guidance to New Jersey employers concerning letters they may have received from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) that flag discrepancies between some of their employees’ names and Social Security numbers.

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New Jersey Business and Industry Association Says ,”No Tax Increases”

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Business and Industry Association Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Emigholz called for a stop on “unrelenting” and “unnecessary” tax increases in his testimony on the FY 2021 State Budget before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency,To Ramp Up State’s Coronavirus Efforts

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Trenton NJ, As part of the state’s coordinated response to address the novel coronavirus outbreak, Governor Phil Murphy today declared a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency, effective immediately, to ramp up New Jersey’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

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AG Grewal Warns Retailers: Do Not Try to Profiteering from Coronavirus Fears

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Ridgewood NJ,  Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced measures to prevent unscrupulous retailers from attempting to unlawfully profit from New Jerseyans’ fears about the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Senator Joe Pennacchio Says , “Plastic Bag Ban Bad Policy”

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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio said a ban on single-use bags approved by the New Jersey Senate today is bad public policy that will inconvenience consumers and put their health at risk.

“The bag ban is bad policy,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “It creates a major inconvenience for consumers, raises costs, has dubious environmental benefits, and raises serious health concerns.”

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Bill to Prohibit Government Agencies from Silencing Women on Sexual Assault Claims Heads to NJ Senate

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Trenton NJ,  Legislation sponsored by Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Chair Senator James Beach and Senator Kristin Corrado, which would restrict how certain individuals can settle sexual assault and harassment cases, cleared the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee today.

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Increased Taxes and Spending Won’t Help New Jersey Grow

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By Tom Bracken and Michele Siekerka, Opportunity NJ

Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy’s recent Budget Address painted an optimistic picture of New Jersey’s current financial health and future prospects, declaring victory on goals that included “restoring fiscal responsibility” and “delivering property tax relief” as if the work were already done. While we appreciate the Governor’s commitment to business growth, workforce development, and investments in infrastructure, making New Jersey a competitive regional powerhouse means forging a difficult path ahead — and this budget proposal won’t get us there.

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NJ Governor Murphy Updates the Public on the Status of Coronavirus in the State

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EWING NJ, Governor Phil Murphy, joined by State health and emergency management officials at the Regional Operations Intelligence Center, highlighted New Jersey’s preparedness measures amid the global novel coronavirus outbreak. New Jersey has no confirmed cases of COVID-19.

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New Jersey Department of Health Testing Finds Individual Negative for Novel Coronavirus

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Trenton NJ, Test results have come back negative for the person in New Jersey who was under investigation for novel coronavirus.

There are no other persons in New Jersey who are currently approved and awaiting testing for the virus that causes COVID-19.

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