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December 3, 2020

Roman Catholic group fights NJ Reproductive Freedom Act

Roman Catholic groups are rallying against a New Jersey bill backed by the state's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy that's intended to defend a women’s right to an abortion and access to birth control. 

December 1, 2020

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.

November 30, 2020

NJ Gov. Murphy announces suspension of indoor high school, youth sports; new limit on outdoor gatherings

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday announced the temporary statewide suspension of indoor high school and youth sports along with a new limit on outdoor gatherings under updated rules to curb the spread of COVID-19.

November 24, 2020

NJ Gov. Murphy speaks out after restaurant showdown over masks, coronavirus restrictions

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is speaking out after he and his family were confronted by a group of people while eating dinner at a restaurant in his state, a video shared on social media shows.

November 22, 2020

NJ governor's 'draconian' coronavirus order limiting holiday gatherings won't be enforced, police chief says

Howell Township, New Jersey, Police Chief Andrew Kudrick Jr. told “Fox & Friends Weekend” that his department will not enforce Gov. Phil Murphy's "draconian" coronavirus guidelines for the holidays.

November 16, 2020

NJ to impose new coronavirus restrictions on indoor, outdoor gatherings as case count surges

Effective Tuesday, indoor gatherings will be limited to a maximum of 10 people. Starting Nov. 23, outdoor gatherings will be limited to 150 people. 

October 31, 2020

New Jersey's Gov. Murphy won't rule out another coronavirus lockdown as cases spike

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday that “all options are on the table,” including another lockdown, amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the state, according to reports.

October 28, 2020

Newark locks down again amid coronavirus surge with 8 p.m. curfew

Newark implemented a new curfew at 8 PM ET this week, forcing all non-essential businesses to shut down early amid surging coronavirus cases in the city. 

October 7, 2020

NJ governor who is aggressively pushing for the legalization of marijuana steps up efforts to battle opioid addiction

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy plans to make a virtual appearance on Thursday with an organization looking to end the prohibition of marijuana within the state, for those who are 21 or older. 

October 6, 2020

Phil Murphy slams Trump over New Jersey fundraiser, says event is under investigation

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy slammed President Trump for holding a high-dollar fundraiser in the state less than one day before he tested positive for COVID-19, accusing the president of needlessly exposing attendees to the virus.