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Governor Murphy Extends His Kingship

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Trenton NJ, , Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 162. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, and June 4. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.

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New Teacher Healthcare Plans Claims to Save Teachers and Taxpayers Money

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation providing substantial health care cost savings for New Jersey’s educators while reducing costs for taxpayers, removing longstanding and onerous provisions resulting from a 2011 law known as Chapter 78. 

The legislation (A20/S2273) is the result of collaborative negotiations between the Murphy Administration, legislative leadership, and the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). 

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Senator Kip Bateman : Local Restaurants Are On the Brink Of Bankruptcy – Let Them Open

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Trenton NJ, Senator Kip Bateman expressed his frustration with Governor Phil Murphy’s unilateral decision to keep indoor restaurants closed indefinitely. Indoor dining was originally scheduled to reopen on July 2:

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It’s a Go , Schools to Open in the Fall

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Department of Education Commissioner Lamont O. Repollet today announced the release of “The Road Back: Restart and Recovery Plan for Education” to assist schools with reopening in the fall. The guidance announces that, absent a change in public health data, public schools will open for in-person instruction and operations in some capacity at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year.

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Time to Open Gyms : “Regular exercise is a powerful tool that can improve your physical strength, mental health, immune system, and overall well-being,”

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steven Oroho is calling for the safe reopening of all businesses throughout the Garden State echoing a plea made by the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, the largest statewide employer association.

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Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Capacity Limits Increased Helping Down Town Businesses

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced increased indoor and outdoor gathering capacity limits as COVID-19 cases in New Jersey continue to decline. Effective immediately, indoor gatherings are now limited to 25% capacity of the rooms in which they will take place, with a maximum of 100 persons. Outdoor gatherings are now limited to 250 persons, and outdoor religious services and political activities will continue to have no numerical limits.

Ridgewood central business district is once again alive with music, dining, and social distancing. They new concept of a Pedestrian Mall fell into place nicely for the first evening, welcoming in summer. Stay tuned each Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer months for more music and outdoor dining. Increases in dining and gathering capacities should help Village businesses start to recover form the COVID lock down .

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Governor Murphy Blocks Wayne Graduation Ceremony

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Wayne NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado slammed Governor Phil Murphy for taking legal action to cancel Wayne Township graduation ceremonies that were scheduled for June 18th and June 19th with social distancing practices in place.

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Curbside Pickup for Public Libraries

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an Administrative Order which permits libraries to allow curbside pickup, beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15. The order also clarifies rules affecting a number of different businesses.

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Governor Murphy has placed himself above and beyond his own law, sabotaging his own moral authority

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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Jay Webber is imploring Governor Phil Murphy to uphold the precedent of prior state leaders who have violated the law and demanded they be held accountable for their actions.

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Judge Grants injunction preventing Asbury Park from implementing its resolution allowing indoor dining

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Asbury Park NJ, Late Friday afternoon, a superior court judge granted Governor Phil Murphy’s request for a preliminary injunction preventing Asbury Park from implementing its resolution allowing indoor dining beginning Monday. This reinforces the state’s position that indoor  dining is prohibited by pandemic-related executive orders.

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Governor Murphy Needs to Reopen libraries Now !

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Ridgewood NJ,  Since Governor Phil Murphy lifted his stay at home order, many businesses find themselves slowly starting to reopen. While barbershops and child care centers can soon resume operations, institutions like libraries have been overlooked and remain closed.

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Governor Phil Murphy Lifts The State’s Stay-at-Home Order

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Governor Phil  Murphy announces an order to lift state’s stay-at-home order; increasing limit on gatherings.

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Governor Murphy Extends Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

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TRENTON NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 151. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, extended on April 7, 2020 through Executive Order No. 119, and extended again on May 6, 2020 through Executive Order No. 138. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.

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Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey to Enter Stage Two of Restart and Recovery on June 15th

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TRENTON NJ,  As part of his restart and recovery plan, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” Governor Phil Murphy today announced that New Jersey will enter Stage Two on June 15, 2020.

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Governor Murphy Should Veto Toll Increases on Turnpike, Parkway & AC Expressway

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MORRISTOWN  NJ, Garden State Initiative’s president, Regina M. Egea, issued the following statement calling upon Governor Phil Murphy to veto the toll increase plans approved today by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority:

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