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New Jersey Department of Health identifies Omicron ‘stealth variant’ but should you worry?

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health this week reported cases of a COVID-19 omicron stealth variant but right now, the science and health community knows little about the effects…
February 17, 2022
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New Jersey still operating temporary morgues as COVID-19 cases decrease

TRENTON, NJ – The state of New Jersey is currently operating at least two temporary morgues to house COVID-19 victims and as of Wednesday, 17 bodies are being held within them. New…
February 17, 2022
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New Jersey COVID-19 school cases back to pre-omicron levels, Governor Murphy reports

TRENTON, NJ – Things are getting back to normal in New Jersey and this week, Governor Phil Murphy announced positive news about the state’s school systems. The levels of COVID-19 in school…
February 17, 2022
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New Jersey COVID-19 vaccination counts continue trending in the right direction, Governor says

TRENTON, NJ – Even as the omicron variant subsides and New Jersey appears to be headed for safer waters when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today said that’s…
February 17, 2022
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New Jersey releasing $10 million in American Rescue Plans fund to assist residents facing foreclosure

TRENTON, NJ – The nearly year-long business shutdown in New Jersey in 2020 is starting to create long-term problems, especially with those struggling to catch up on their home mortgage payments. The…
February 17, 2022
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Assembly Republicans object to budget message extension

by Margo Riser TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republicans rejected Gov. Phil Murphy’s request to push the gubernatorial budget message to Tuesday, March 8 from Tuesday, Feb. 22, saying the move is politically motivated…
February 16, 2022
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Sawyer objects to appellate judge telling corrections officers state owns their bodies

by Jennifer Peacock TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer is voicing support for corrections officers after a three-judge appellate panel ruled against medical freedom last Friday. The state police union will now take…
February 16, 2022
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Piperno and Eulner plan to support corrections officers’ health, safety and staffing levels through legislation

by Marilyn Piperno TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner say Gov. Phil Murphy’s ill-advised mandates are prioritizing prisoners over officers to the detriment of the state’s correctional system and public…
February 16, 2022
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New bill could allow retired bus drivers to easily get back behind the wheel to address shortage

by Bethanne McCarthy Patrick TRENTON, N.J. – As schools struggle to find bus drivers who can safely transport kids and custodians who can sanitize classrooms, Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick eyes an opportunity for…
February 16, 2022
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Phil Murphy’s own hometown strikes back, Middletown denounces Governor’s emergency powers

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Tucked away in a corner of Middletown is Governor Murphy’s vast carbon footprint of an estate. His 6 acre Edwardian Era mansion boasts 7,000 square feet and sits overlooking…
February 16, 2022
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