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First Round of Funding from the $125 Million Library Construction Bond Act Awarded

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today delivered to the Legislature a list of proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA). The Library Construction Bond Act authorized $125 million in state bonds to fund critical improvements to New Jersey public libraries. The bond issuance was approved by New Jersey voters in November 2017 and all applicants were required to identify a 50 percent match to fund their proposed projects.

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Governor Murphy Imposes New Restrictions on Small Businesses

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy announced additional restrictions on businesses saying they are necessary due to recent state data on COVID-19. Restaurants, bars and casinos, clubs, and lounges must close at 10 p.m., and bar seating will no longer be allowed. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in New Jersey, which represents thousands of small businesses in the state, reacted to that news. The following comments are from NFIB’s New Jersey State Director, Eileen Kean:

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Governor Phil Murphy Imposes New Restaurant, Sports Restrictions

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy Imposes New Restaurant, Sports Restrictions. Directly impacting Village restaurants. All restaurants must close indoor premises by 10 p.m. cannot and cannot reopen until 5 p.m., effective Thursday, Nov. 12th. Outdoor dining can continue past 10 p.m., as can takeout and delivery service,  and heated dining bubbles will be allowed, according to Governor Phil Murphy, who addressed the media this afternoon at the War Memorial in Trenton.

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Governor Murphy Bans Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in New Jersey

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Trenton NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy today signed S864, which prohibits the use of single-use plastic and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses statewide. This bill is a significant step to reduce harm and pollution that these products cause to our environment.

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Governor Murphy Lays Out Mandatory On the Job COVID Health and Safety Standards?

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Trenton NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy has one of the worst  COVID safety records  in the world despite locking down the New Jersey economy .  The Governors policies has been accused of murdering nursing home patients  and the Murphy administration is now being investigated by the Department of Justice for the COVID related deaths in Veterans facilities .

The Governor claimed in an ongoing efforts to safeguard New Jersey’s frontline workforce, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 192, providing mandatory health and safety standards to protect all New Jersey’s workers at work during the pandemic.

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Senator Kristin Corrado Introduces Bill to Remove Phil Murphy’s Mask Sales Tax

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado plans to introduce legislation to end the taxation of masks in New Jersey for the general public. Governor Phil Murphy’s executive orders require New Jerseyans to wear masks indoors and outside if they cannot properly social distance.

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Murphy Vetoes Restaurant Relief Funds

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Measure Would Have Reimbursed Restaurants for Losses After Governor Reversed Decision to Allow Indoor Dining to Resume on July 2nd

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco panned Governor Phil Murphy’s veto of legislation he sponsored to reimburse restaurants for losses incurred after the governor reversed his decision to allow indoor dining to resume on July 2nd.

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Change in Leadership at the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Comes late for the 190 who Died in state’s Veterans’ Homes

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Paramus NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced a leadership transition at the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA). Effective immediately, current DMAVA Deputy Adjutant General, Colonel Dr. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., will become Interim Adjutant General and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, replacing Major General Jemal J. Beale.

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Governor Phil Murphy Launches 2021 Campaign

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver are running again in 2021.

This from a letter by First Lady Tammy Murphy to his supporters:

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Lawsuit on Behalf of Shuttered Businesses seeks a declaratory judgment against the Governor

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Morris Plains  NJ,  Six months after Governor Phil Murphy issued numerous Executive Orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the Sussex County Superior Court, Law Division, is seeking a declaratory judgment against the Governor.

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Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick , “Governor Murphy’s plan to raise taxes is a gift for the Florida economy and a nightmare for New Jersey”

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Trenton NJ, Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick panned the reported deal between Governor Phil Murphy and legislative Democrats that would raise income taxes on millionaires, costing them thousands of dollars.

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How New Jersey’s Gambling Scene Evolved After the Legalization of Sports Betting in 2018

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June 14, 2018, was a landmark day for New Jersey. By putting $20 on Germany to win the World Cup and another $20 on the NJ Islanders to win the NHL’s Stanley Cup, Governor Phil Murphy marked the first-ever legal wagers on sports in the state. 

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Sussex County Freeholders Vote to Reopen County

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Newton NJ , The members of the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders voted unanimously at their Wednesday night meeting on resolutions urging Governor Phil Murphy to fully reopen Sussex
County businesses in the near future; and a resolution against the increase in taxes and fees on firearms and ammunitions.

“I am very concerned that we will have a poor survival rate of many of our businesses,” said Freeholder Herbert Yardley. “I find it very unfortunate there was not an opportunity to say, ‘Let’s
see if it (a regional reopening) works.’”

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BERGEN COUNTY TO INSTALL 12 ADDITIONAL SECURE BALLOT DROP BOXES

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Hackensack NJ,  Working to comply with Governor Phil Murphy’s executive order that mandates each county have secure ballot drop boxes, the Bergen County Board of Elections is pleased to announce that there will be 18 such drop boxes throughout the county.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Professional and Occupational Licenses for Illegal Immigrants , What Could Go Wrong With That ?

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S2455), which prohibits lawful presence in the United States as a qualification to obtain a professional or occupational license, provided that the applicant meets all other requirements for licensure. The bill impacts the roughly 500,000 undocumented residents in New Jersey, who will now be eligible for professional licenses such as nursing, counseling and cosmetology.

“New Jersey is stronger when everyone is given the opportunity to contribute and everyone is given a chance to live their American Dream,” said Governor Murphy. “This law sends a simple, powerful message that immigration status can no longer be used as an excuse to discriminate among equally educated, trained, and qualified individuals. As we look toward our shared economic future, we must ensure that no one is left behind and everyone who puts forward the effort can succeed.”

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