Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing In-Person Early Voting in New Jersey

Governor Murphy, joined by legislators and advocates including national voting rights leader Stacey Abrams,  signed legislation (S3203), which establishes in-person early voting in the State of New Jersey. The legislation is the latest in a series of initiatives by the Murphy Administration and the Legislature to expand access to voting rights and democracy amidst a wave of voter disenfranchisement measures across the country.

“While other states are looking to find ways to keep their citizens from voting, we have consistently worked to ensure that the voices of the people are heard,” said Governor Murphy. “I am immensely proud to sign this legislation and to remind the nation that our democracy wins when we open the doors of our polling places wide instead of slamming them shut.”

Governor Murphy Highlights Cover All Kids Initiative to Provide All New Jersey Kids with Health Insurance

Governor Phil Murphy signed into law S-3523, which provides $25 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for small businesses throughout New Jersey. 

“Main Street businesses have always been the backbone of our economy and unfortunately have been the hardest hit during the pandemic,” said Governor Murphy. “This bill, along with others I’ll sign later this month, will help thousands of businesses keep their doors open as we climb out of the economic hardships wrought by COVID-19.”

Governor Phil Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $25 Million in Small Business Aid

Governor Phil Murphy signed into law S-3523, which provides $25 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for small businesses throughout New Jersey. 

“Main Street businesses have always been the backbone of our economy and unfortunately have been the hardest hit during the pandemic,” said Governor Murphy. “This bill, along with others I’ll sign later this month, will help thousands of businesses keep their doors open as we climb out of the economic hardships wrought by COVID-19.”

Governor Murphy Visits New Federal Pilot Community Vaccination Center at NJIT

Governor Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, and state and local officials visited the new federal community vaccination center at NJIT, one of many COVID-19 vaccination sites across New Jersey. The NJIT site is run by FEMA and has the ability to provide up to 6,000 shots a day to Newark residents and members of the surrounding communities.

Governor Murphy Announces Increased Outdoor Gathering Limits and Increased Capacity for Large Venues

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 234, which will increase outdoor gathering limits and increase capacity for seated events at large venues. The Order also clarifies indoor capacity limits for banquet halls and similar venues.

“With the warmer weather approaching, we are taking the step to increase outdoor gathering limits to encourage everyone to engage in social activities outside whenever possible,” said Governor Murphy. “Additionally, we are confident in increasing capacity in our large venues as we have seen the strict enforcement of our COVID-19 health and safety protocols by spectators since we reopened these venues last month. By continuing to follow public health guidance and data, I am hopeful that we will be able to responsibly and incrementally expand capacities in the coming months.”