Murphy: Curve flattening in New Jersey but ‘this is not over. And not by a long shot.’ Posted on April 6, 2020 by Sam Sutton It’s been two weeks since New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ordered residents to stay in their homes and avoid outside contact in an attempt to halt the unprecedented destruction being Read More

New Jersey Holds Off on Waiving Cost Sharing for COVID-19 Treatment as Cases Mount Posted on April 3, 2020 by Sam Sutton Thousands of New Jersey residents will soon be on the hook for massive medical bills as Covid-19 confines patients to hospital beds and ventilators for days or weeks at a time. But while Read More

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Authorizing Commandeering of Property Such as Medical Supplies Posted on April 2, 2020 by NJ.gov TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 113, authorizing the New Jersey State Director of Emergency Management to use the Governor’s full authority under the Disaster Control Act to commandeer personal services Read More

Murphy Administration Launches Emergency Child Care Assistance Program Posted on April 2, 2020 by NJ.gov All ‘Essential’ Workers Qualify for Assistance Once Registered TRENTON – Administration officials with the New Jersey Departments of Children and Families (DCF) and Human Services (DHS) yesterday issued guidance for the Emergency Child Care Assistance Program for children of workers designated Read More

New Jersey to Extend Tax Filing Deadline to July 15, Budget Deadline to September 30 Posted on April 1, 2020 by Katherine Landergan New Jersey will extend the tax filing to July 15 and the deadline for passing a state budget to Sept. 30, Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders announced Wednesday morning. The state budget is typically due June Read More

Persichilli: Coronavirus Surge Beginning in Northern New Jersey Posted on April 1, 2020 by Samantha Maldonado of Politico The surge in coronavirus cases has officially begun in northern New Jersey, state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said Wednesday, as the number of positive COVID-19 cases statewide has surpassed 22,000, with 355 deaths. “As the confirmed cases Read More

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Remove Barriers to Health Care Professionals Joining New Jersey’s COVID-19 Response and Provide Protections for Front Line Health Care Responders Posted on April 1, 2020 by NJ.gov TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 112, authorizing the Division of Consumer Affairs to temporarily reactivate the licenses Read More

NJ Labor Department Urges Businesses To Keep Employees On The Payroll Through COVID-19 Posted on March 31, 2020 by NJ.gov 99.8% of Employers Qualify for 100% Reimbursement TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is urging employers to keep employees on the payroll throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and to take Read More

Governor Murphy Announces New Funding Sources to Assist Health Care Providers with COVID-19-Related Expenses Posted on March 28, 2020 by NJ.gov TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today detailed two new initiatives that will assist health care organizations with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor announced a $140 million pre-payment to health care providers Read More

Murphy Announces Protective Gear Shipment, Signs Order for Daily Tallies Posted on March 28, 2020 by Politico Pro Gov. Phil Murphy said New Jersey received an overnight shipment Saturday of personal protective gear for those combating the coronavirus after he pressed President Donald Trump for more supplies the day before. “We got some of our Read More