Governor Murphy Announces Increased Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Capacity Limits Posted on June 22, 2020 by NJ.gov TRENTON – 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 Read More

New Jersey lifts stay-at-home order as Murphy approves outdoor protests, religious gatherings Posted on June 9, 2020 by Matt Friedman New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday lifted restrictions for outdoor protests and religious events, days after violating his own social distancing guidelines by attending two protests inspired by the death of George Floyd in Read More

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey Posted on June 4, 2020 by NJ.gov TRENTON – 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. Read More

Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey to Enter Stage Two of Restart and Recovery on June 15th Posted on June 1, 2020 by InsiderNJ Outdoor Dining and Indoor, Non-Essential Retail Allowed as of June 15th Hair Salons and Barber Shops May Reopen on June 22nd TRENTON – As part of his restart and recovery plan, “The Road Back: Restoring Read More

New Jersey Launches PPE Supplier Registry to Facilitate Access to COVID-19 Protective Gear Posted on May 22, 2020 by NJ.gov TRENTON – New Jersey recently launched the PPE Supplier Registry to connect suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) that can prevent the spread of COVID-19 with potential buyers. Wholesale vendors with PPE inventory such as surgical or other protective Read More

Murphy Administration Outlines COVID-19 Guidance for Seasonal Farm Workers and Employers Posted on May 21, 2020 by NJ.gov Steps for Working Conditions, Housing and Transportation Published TRENTON – In an effort to help protect the thousands of seasonal farm workers in New Jersey, the state Departments of Health, Agriculture, and Labor and Workforce Development have issued Read More

New Jersey to Launch Online Grocery Shopping for SNAP Recipients Posted on May 20, 2020 by NJ.gov Amazon, Walmart, ShopRites & The Fresh Grocers to Accept SNAP Online Orders TRENTON –  New Jerseyans enrolled in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be able to use their benefits to order groceries online starting next week.  Read More

Governor Murphy Announces Expanded Testing Capacity and Robust Contact Tracing Plan for New Jersey Posted on May 12, 2020 by NJ.gov TRENTON – As outlined in his vision, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” Governor Phil Murphy today announced a comprehensive strategy to expand testing capacity and implement a robust contact tracing program Read More

Governor Murphy Announces Departmental Actions to Increase Insurance Coverage to Cover Expanded Testing Access for COVID-19 Posted on May 13, 2020 by NJ.gov TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced departmental actions from the Department of Banking and Insurance, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Department of Treasury to increase insurance coverage to cover Read More

Governor Murphy Announces Expanded Access to Testing at New Jersey’s Community Based Testing Sites Posted on May 8, 2020 by NJ.gov TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that New Jersey’s Community Based Testing Sites located at Bergen Community College and PNC Bank Arts Center will expand access to testing for COVID-19. The two testing locations, Read More