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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa said a new story by the New York Times confirmed that Governor Murphy’s decision to lift mask mandates was guided by political science, not medical science.
Continue reading Governor Murphy’s Pandemic Decisions Guided by Polling, Not Science
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Trenton NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado responded to news that Governor Phil Murphy will announce that he’s lifting the school mask mandate in March, saying he should end the mask mandate and restore parental rights now.
Continue reading NJ Senator Kristin Corrado : Governor Murphy Should End School Mask Mandate Now
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Absecon NJ, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Tracy M. Thompson today announced that a former Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was indicted for allegedly committing reckless manslaughter in Absecon, NJ. A Registered Nurse was also indicted for allegedly falsifying a record at Absecon Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (“Absecon Manor”) related to a patient’s medical care.
Platkin Helped Murphy Issue Orders & Mandates. On Emergency Powers, Corrado Says It’s Time to Give It Back
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Trenton NJ, State Senator Kristin Corrado expressed concern with the nomination of Matt Platkin to be Attorney General, saying he advised Gov. Murphy to rule through executive order and mandates. On emergency powers, Corrado says we need some who will tell Gov. Murphy to ‘Give It Back.’
“As we’ve learned during the pandemic, the governor’s refusal to listen to others is a recipe disaster.”
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Paramus NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco said Governor Phil Murphy still has no plan to address worker shortages that are almost certain to impact hospitals, long-term care facilities, and prisons as a result of his stricter vaccine mandate.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Ed Durr said he was shocked when people were denied entry to children’s basketball game in his legislative district last night due to their vaccination status, saying it’s more proof that vaccine passports need to be banned in New Jersey.
Continue reading Senator’s Bill Would Ban Use of Vaccine Passports in New Jersey
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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon has introduced legislation that would set new limits on emergency powers, ensure effective legislative oversight, and restore the balance of power as envisioned by our state constitution.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa slammed the Murphy administration for an extremely muted announcement last week that the State’s long-term debt had grown by $26 billion despite the governor’s promise to cut billions in debt this year.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Edward Durr said a nonsensical executive order issued by Governor Phil Murphy yesterday further demonstrates why the New Jersey Legislature must act to limit the emergency powers of the Executive Branch.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio today challenged Governor Murphy to reconsider his aggressive vaccine mandate for health care workers in light of new evidence supporting the efficacy of natural immunity in people who have recovered from COVID infection.
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips’ bill expunging the records of human trafficking victims who were convicted of certain crimes was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday.
Continue reading Human trafficking victims can have more records expunged under new law
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Trenton NJ, acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the launch of an online portal soliciting comment from the public on regulating the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in New Jersey for investigative purposes.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado wrote to New Jersey’s health commissioner seeking financial details about the Department of Health’s holiday season advertising campaign featuring school-age children asking for COVID shots.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon said Governor Phil Murphy has wielded immense powers through emergency declarations during the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrated why the Legislature must limit executive authority and establish effective oversight.
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips blasted the Murphy administration over their updated guidance for K-12 schools that excludes unvaccinated students from sports or extracurricular activities in areas where Covid-19 activity is very high.
