NJ's first COVID-19 vaccine doses given Tuesday in Newark
According to Gov. Murphy, the first 76,000 vaccines will be healthcare workers and long-term care residents and staff.
As neighboring states tighten COVID-19 orders, NJ stands pat
Despite neighboring states tightening their coronavirus restrictions on businesses and gatherings this week, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy did not hand down heightened orders amid the second-wave of coronavirus.
New Jersey forecasts the next several weeks of the coronavirus pandemic
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday shared new models developed by the Department of Health and Office of Innovation that attempt to forecast the next several weeks of the coronavirus pandemic.
Matt Gaetz hits back after Gov. Murphy says he's 'not welcome' in NJ
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz fired back Friday after Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told the Florida Republican he was no longer welcome in the Garden State after being photographed without a mask at a Jersey City restaurant.
Murphy, NJ lawmakers say they reached deal on cannabis bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday he and legislative leaders have reached a deal on legislation to set up the new recreational marijuana marketplace.
Murphy blasts maskless 'Young Republican Club' gala in Jersey City
A New Jersey restaurant that hosted a political gala put on by a New York Republican club was ordered temporarily closed Friday over potential violations of coronavirus guidelines.
Murphy warns that pandemic is 'nowhere near over' in NJ
Gov. Murphy said he’s keeping “all options on the table” when it comes to closing parts of New Jersey’s economy again, as he ordered in the spring.
Reopen NJ rally organizers prevented from protesting outside governor’s house
More than a hundred New Jersey residents gathered near Gov. Phil Murphy’s house Saturday to voice their frustration over the state’s tightening COVID-19 restrictions.
New restrictions in NJ as coronavirus returns with a vengeance
Jeff Cole has details
New Jersey further tightens gathering restrictions, halts indoor sports
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced tighter restrictions on outdoor gatherings and indoor sports as coronavirus cases surge.
Governors in NJ, Arkansas view lockdowns as last resort amid coronavirus surge
Another coronavirus shutdown is not out of the question for New Jersey, one of the states most affected by the pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday.
New Jersey governor signs bill requiring body cameras for all law enforcement officers
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation requiring police officers on patrol duty to wear body cameras. Measures to fund the cameras have not yet been passed.
COVID-19 vaccine news boosts spirits in hard-hit Gloucester City
Locals of Gloucester City say the coronavirus has hit hard, so news of a third vaccine showing promise to combat COVID-19 is welcome.
NJ could receive 130K doses of Pfizer vaccine next month if emergency use granted, governor says
New Jersey expects to receive 130,000 doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by next month if it's approved for emergency use by the U.S. government, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
NJ Gov Phil Murphy announces tighter restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19
Governor Murphy announces tighter restrictions due to alarming rise in COVID-19 cases
Murphy signs order giving towns, counties option to limit hours at non-essential businesses
The new restrictions go beyond statewide measures announced earlier in the week by Murphy, who ordered bars and restaurants to halt indoor dining between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Thursday.
Murphy names head of cannabis panel to set up legal weed
It’s unclear when marijuana will be ready to hit retail shelves in the state. Advocates for legalization said the soonest they expect it could happen would be toward the end of 2021.
Gov. Murphy says NJ is 'close' to introducing COVID-19 restrictions amid statewide spike
"We will clearly be taking action, and I hope it will be action that balances all the various challenges and interests that we have," Murphy said.
New Jersey debuts new state exchange for health open enrollment
New Jersey this year is joining the District of Columbia and 14 other states in operating its own state-based exchange, instead of the federal Healthcare.gov.
New Jersey's Gov. Murphy won't rule out another coronavirus lockdown as cases spike
Murphy said the state hadn’t seen daily cases numbers over 2,000 since May and urged residents to wear masks and social distance.