Gov. Murphy Clarifies His Stance On NJ COVID 'Vaccine Passports'

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Gov. Murphy Clarifies His Stance On NJ COVID 'Vaccine Passports'

Gov. Murphy has floated the idea of having COVID "vaccine passports" in New Jersey. Here's what all this means.>>>Read more.

More Indoor Visits Allowed At NJ Long-Term Care Facilities

Gov. Murphy announced Monday that more people can visit loved ones indoors at long-term care facilities, even without being vaccinated.

'Aggressive' House Fire Claims Life Of NJ Child: Police

Her aunt has started a fundraiser to help cover expenses.

NJ Asst. Principal Suspended Over COVID Outbreak: Report

The assistant principal at the school has been suspended as the district looks at contact tracing; eight people were sickened, the report said.

NJ June Primary Will Be 'Primarily In-Person'

Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that the June 8 primary election will be a mostly in-person affair.

Gov. Murphy Calls Newspaper Photo Caption 'Incredibly Offensive'

A photo caption published about a woman giving a COVID-19 vaccination contained misogynistic and bigoted language; the paper apologized.

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