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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.
Continue reading BERGEN COUNTY TO INSTALL 12 ADDITIONAL SECURE BALLOT DROP BOXES
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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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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 183, which establishes rules for the resumption of indoor dining on Friday, September 4 at 6:00 a.m., provided businesses comply with the health and safety standards issued by the Department of Health. The Governor’s Executive Order also contains requirements for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses, where the number of patrons for a performance will be limited to 25 percent capacity, up to a maximum of 150 people. The Governor’s Order also increases the limits for indoor gatherings that are religious services or celebrations, political activities, wedding ceremonies, funerals, or memorial services to 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 150 people, an increase from the current limit of 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 100 people. Other indoor gatherings, including house parties, remain at the limit of 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 25 people.
Continue reading Resumption of Indoor Dining Effective Friday, September 4
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Trenton NJ, in a desperate effort to stem the population loss in New Jersey ,Governor Phil Murphy made headlines Tuesday, announcing a new plan to tackle “wealth disparity” by giving New Jersey newborns “baby bonds.” basically attempting to bribe people to stay in the state .
Continue reading Governor Murphy Attempts to Bribe People to Stay in the State with “Baby Bonds”
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Atlantic City NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A299), which allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed from open containers on certain outdoor property located within the Atlantic City Tourism District, upon authorization by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). The bill defines an “open container area” as portions of the beach, boardwalk, and other areas within the Atlantic City Tourism District, as determined by CRDA, in which pedestrians are permitted to carry and consume open containers of alcoholic beverages.
Continue reading Gyms and Indoor Amusement and Water Parks to Reopen Effective Tuesday, September 1
“Ok riddle me this….
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Democrats are up in arms because “Trump is suppressing votes by handicapping the US Mail system”
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SO…..
Why aren’t Democrats going all out to insist on In Person Voting and to ban Vote By Mail so they can bypass Trump’s “evil Postal plans” and ensure that there is no voter suppression?
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Oh right… because its easier for Democrats to cheat with Vote By Mail. “
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Ridgewood NJ, This sudden love affair with the US Post office seems very odd. After years of being the but of so many jokes the US Postal Service has become a new media darling , in May of 2020 the Ridgewood blog reported the U.S. Postal Service reported a net loss for the quarter was $4.5 billion compared to a net loss of $2.1 billion for the same quarter last year. https://theridgewoodblog.net/u-s-postal-service-posts-net-loss-of-4-5-billion-compared-to-a-net-loss-of-2-1-billion-for-the-same-quarter-last-year/
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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Doherty said the New Jersey Constitution doesn’t authorize Governor Phil Murphy to issue an Executive Order that unilaterally changes the manner in which voters will cast their ballots this November.
Doherty pointed to Article II, Section I of the New Jersey Constitution, which says: “General elections shall be held annually on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November; but the time of holding such elections may be altered by law.”
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TRENTON NJ, Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today signed an executive order to create a modified vote-by-mail (VBM) election for the November 3rd General Election. The order suspends the sending of sample ballots and requires that each county’s elections officials send VBM ballots with pre-paid postage to all active registered voters for the General Election. Additionally, every voter will have the option to either return their ballot through a secure drop box or turn in their ballot at a polling location on Election Day. The Administration is working with the Department of State to implement a new online voter registration system where New Jersey residents will have the opportunity to register to vote. The online system will launch on September 4, 2020.
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Trenton NJ, in a change of policy Governor Phil Murphy has decided School Districts that cannot meet state Department of Education standards will have the option of going completely remote. The governor’s decision largely leaves the issue in the hands of local districts as New Jersey continues to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis.
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Supreme Court today unanimously sided with the Murphy Administration in deciding the law suit brought by Republicans against Governor Phil Murphy regarding the constitutionality of his $9.9 billion borrowing plan to combat the impact of COVID-19, In the ruling the New Jersey Supreme Court today unanimously ruled the following: “therefore [we] conclude that the Bond Act is constitutional, subject to certain limiting principles.”
Continue reading New Jersey Supreme Court OK’s Murphy Administration Borrowing Scheme
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LINWOOD NJ, Hirsh Singh, the conservative candidate seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate is pitted in a tug-of-war with Governor Phil Murphy’s Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal over the failed vote-by-mail election held on July 7th.
“Tens of thousands of ballots remain uncounted, rejected or lost, disenfranchising tens of thousands of New Jersey voters,” Singh said. “But Phil Murphy’s Attorney General couldn’t care less because he’s more interested in representing the interests of Phil Murphy than the interests of the people.”
The following editorial by Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) on an unconstitutional plan proposed by Governor Phil Murphy to borrow $10 billion to fund State operating expenses over the next 12 months was published by NJ.com on July 15, 2020:
The Murphy Administration and the Democratic legislators are prepared to move forward with the largest borrowing scheme in state history. They are seeking to raise $10 billion through bonding to fund state spending over the next 12 months.
This fiscally irresponsible plan could cost New Jersey taxpayers tens of billions of dollars in debt and interest payments over the next 35 years, depending on the interest rate. They will say “it’s a good time to borrow because interest rates are low.”
Continue reading Murphy’s Unconstitutional $10 Billion Borrowing Scheme Is ‘Wacko on Steroids’
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Paramus NJ, the New Valley Hospital continues to make progress in Paramus . The groundbreaking occurred in November of 2019 when local elected officials came together with Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of Valley Hospital ,breaking ground on their new, state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Paramus! New Jersey. Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera was joined by NJ Governor Phil Murphy , NJ Senator Bob Menendez, Rep Josh Gottheimer, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.and Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Doherty blasted Governor Phil Murphy for his arbitrary and unscientific approach to responding to the coronavirus, including a new mandate that will force New Jerseyans to wear masks even when outside.
Continue reading Murphy’s Mask Mandate Represents a Clear and Present Danger to New Jersey
