2021
December 2021
12/29/2021
New Jersey Department of Health Adopting CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Period for Healthcare Providers and Public
12/23/2021
Home for the Holidays: Hidden Hazards of the Holiday Season
12/23/2021
Home for the Holidays: Hidden Hazards of the Holiday Season
12/22/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Important Telehealth Legislation
12/22/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Extending Utility Shutoff Grace Period for Water and Sewer Customers
12/17/2021
Governor Murphy Announces $2.7 Million in Second Round of Funding to Expand High-Quality Pre-K in New Jersey
12/17/2021
First Lady Tammy Murphy and New Jersey Department of Health Continue Efforts to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
12/16/2021
New Jersey Department of Health Updates COVID-19 Recommendations for Schools and Quarantine Timeframes For the Public
12/15/2021
Governor Murphy Celebrates One Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Vaccinations in New Jersey
12/14/2021
New Jersey Recognized in New National Report as an Honor Roll State for Data-Driven and Evidence-Based Policymaking
12/10/2021
NJ Health Department Announces Additional Omicron Variant Case
12/09/2021
Statement from New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Persichilli on Expansion of Pfizer Booster to Include Ages 16-17
12/03/2021
Governor Murphy and Commissioner Persichilli Confirm First Omicron Variant Case in New Jersey
12/02/2021
New Jersey Health Department Urges Residents Who Attended NYC Anime Convention to Get Tested
November 2021
11/20/2021
Statement from Governor Murphy and Commissioner Persichilli on CDC Authorization of COVID-19 Booster Doses for All Adults
11/19/2021
Statement from Governor Murphy on Build Back Better
11/16/2021
Governor Murphy Joined By Commissioner Caride, Federal Officials, and Navigators Urge Residents to Explore Affordable Health Insurance Options at Get Covered New Jersey
11/08/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Designating New Jersey Department of Health Building as “Judith M. Persichilli Building” in Honor of Commissioner
11/05/2021
Governor Phil Murphy Announces $10 Million in Funding for Phase 3 of Sustain & Serve NJ Program
11/03/2021
Statement From New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli on CDC Recommendation of Pfizer Vaccine for 5- through 11-Year-Olds
11/01/2021
Open Enrollment Period for Get Covered New Jersey Begins Nov. 1, With Record Levels of Financial Help Available to Make Health Insurance More Affordable
October 2021
10/28/2021
First Lady Tammy Murphy, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Announce Medicaid Expansion for New Moms 365 Days Postpartum
10/20/2021
Governor Murphy Announces Over $100 Million Investment in Urban Parks, Playgrounds, and Open Spaces Across New Jersey
10/18/2021
Governor Murphy Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of General Colin Powell
10/13/2021
Murphy Administration Announces Additional Child Care Investments to Support Working Families, Child Care Workers, & Providers
10/12/2021
Murphy Administration Releases Final Climate Change Resiliency Strategy to Protect New Jersey’s Communities, Environment, and Infrastructure from Climate Change
10/07/2021
New Jersey Department of Education Launches Resources to Help Schools Teach Climate Change Across K-12 Classrooms
10/07/2021
Governor Phil Murphy, Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Ned Lamont, and Governor Tom Wolf to Share Crime Gun Data in Effort to Prevent Gun Violence and Enhance Public Safety
September 2021
09/30/2021
Murphy Administration Unveils Youth Mental Health One-Stop Resource Website
09/30/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey
09/24/2021
Statement From New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli on CDC Approval of Pfizer Booster Dose
09/20/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Instituting Vaccination or Testing Requirement for All Child Care Center Personnel
09/16/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Pediatric Cancer Bills, Increasing Investment in Pediatric Cancer Research
09/13/2021
First Lady Tammy Murphy, New Jersey Department of Health Release Third NJ Report Card of Hospital Maternity Care
09/11/2021
Governor Murphy Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Observation of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
09/10/2021
Governor Murphy Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Observation of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
August 2021
08/31/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Establish the “Amistad Commission Exemplary Award Program”
08/24/2021
Governor Murphy Signs “Timothy J. Piazza’s Law”; Law Will Require Public Schools & Higher Education Institutions to Implement Anti-Hazing Policies
08/23/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Instituting Vaccination or Testing Requirement for All Preschool to Grade 12 Personnel
08/11/2021
Acting Governor Oliver Signs Legislation Establishing Juvenile Justice Pilot Program
08/06/2021
Governor Murphy Announces Indoor Mask Requirement for Beginning of 2021-2022 School Year
08/05/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Allow Caregivers to Make Alternative Child Care Arrangements for Their Children
08/04/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Updating Evictions Moratorium to Align With Legislation Signed Earlier Today
08/02/2021
Governor Murphy Announces Vaccine Requirement for Workers in Health Care Facilities and High-Risk Congregate Settings
July 2021
07/29/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Landmark Legislation to Improve New Jersey’s Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
07/28/2021
Governor Murphy and Commissioner Persichilli Strongly Recommend Masking in Indoor Settings with Increased Risk
07/23/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Civics Instruction in Schools
07/22/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Package of Bills Advancing New Jersey as National Leader in Lead Poisoning Prevention
07/20/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Updating Procedures Related to the National Incident Management System
07/12/2021
Governor Murphy, Secretary Bridges Announce Awardees of Nearly $30 Million to Address COVID-19 Impacts on Postsecondary Students
07/02/2021
Governor Murphy Highlights Aspects of Legislation Allowing for the Termination of the Public Health Emergency Effective as of July 4
07/02/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Address New Jersey’s Opioid Epidemic
07/02/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Award Schools with Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act Grants
June 2021
06/30/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Allowing Hospitals to Construct Housing and Provide Wrap-Around Services for Individuals Who Are Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Insecurity
06/29/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Appropriating $20 Million to the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund
06/28/2021
Governor Murphy, Acting Commissioner Allen-McMillan, and Commissioner Persichilli Announce 2021-2022 School Year Guidance
06/24/2021
First Lady Tammy Murphy to Launch Mini Family Festival Series to Address Maternal and Infant Health Crisis
06/22/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Package of Legislation to Provide $235 Million in Small Business Relief
06/21/2021
Governor Murphy and Leading New Jersey CEOs Launch New Jersey Pay It Forward to Support Post-Pandemic Career Seekers
06/18/2021
Governor Murphy Commemorates Juneteenth By Signing the "Fair Chance in Housing Act"
06/18/2021
Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney, and Assembly Speaker Coughlin Announce Naming of New Department of Health Building for Commissioner Judy Persichilli
06/18/2021
Governor Murphy Marks Milestone Achievement of Fully Vaccinating 4.7 Million Individuals Who Live, Work, or Study in New Jersey Ahead of June 30th Goal
06/16/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Offering an Additional Year of Special Education to Students with Disabilities
06/14/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Ending Moratorium on Utility Shutoffs, Establishes Six-Month Grace Period for All Customers
06/11/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Creating COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force on Racial and Health Disparities
06/04/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation and Executive Order Ending COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
06/01/2021
Governor Murphy, Attorney General Grewal, and Lieutenant Governor Oliver Visit the Camden County Police Department to Mark First Day of Body-Worn Camera Mandate
May 2021
05/27/2021
Governor Murphy Releases Report on New Jersey’s Response to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in 2020
05/26/2021
Governor Murphy Announces Updated Guidance for Businesses, Non-Profits, and Indoor Workplaces
05/24/2021
Governor Murphy Lifts Major COVID-19 Restrictions, Moves Forward with Most Significant Reopening Steps to Date
05/17/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Eliminating Mask Requirement in Outdoor Public Spaces
05/17/2021
Governor Murphy Announces That Schools Will Be Required to Provide Full-Time, In-Person Instruction Beginning Fall 2021
05/13/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Implementing Second Phase of COVID-19 Restriction Easing
05/12/2021
Statement by New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli on Approval of Pfizer Vaccine for 12-15 Year-Olds
April 2021
04/30/2021
Marking National Mental Health Awareness Month, Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Cover Expenses for Adolescent Mental Health Screenings
04/28/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Summer Youth Overnight and Day Camps for the 2021 Season
04/26/2021
Governor Murphy Announces Loosening of COVID-19 Restrictions
04/13/2021
Statement from New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli
04/05/2021
Governor Murphy Announces All Individuals Ages 16 and Older Will be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination on April 19
March 2021
03/29/2021
New Jersey Department of Health Partners with NJ Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics on Approaches to Improve Screening Rates For Lead
03/29/2021
Governor Murphy Extends Enrollment Period for Health Insurance Allowing More New Jerseyans To Benefit from New Financial Help Under American Rescue Plan
03/26/2021
Governor Murphy Expands Eligibility for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program
03/24/2021
https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2021/approved/20210324a.shtml
03/17/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Outdoor Interstate Youth Sports Competitions
03/11/2021
Free Meals Available For All Students Through September
03/09/2021
Governor Murphy's Commitment to Education Lands New Jersey the Nation's Top Education Ranking
03/09/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Designating March 9th of Each Year as “COVID-19 Heroes Day”
03/01/2021
Governor Murphy Announces Expansion of Eligibility for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program
February 2021
02/20/2021
Governor Murphy Signs Landmark Legislation to Permanently Establish the Community College Opportunity Grant Program
02/19/2021
Governor Murphy, Acting Commissioner Allen-McMillan Announce “The Road Forward” Initiative to Mitigate Challenges to Students, Educators, and School Districts Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic
02/12/2021
Governor Murphy Announces Executive Order Allowing Limited Spectators at Youth Sporting Events
02/04/2021
Governor Murphy Launches New Jersey’s First Adverse Childhood Experiences Action Plan to Prevent and Reduce Childhood Trauma and Adversity
02/02/2021
First Lady Tammy Murphy and New Jersey Department of Human Services Announce New Medicaid Initiatives to Help Improve Maternal & Infant Health
02/01/2021
Statement from Governor Murphy on State Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr.’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election
January 2021
01/25/2021
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy Unveils Groundbreaking Plan to Eliminate Racial Disparities in New Jersey’s Maternal and Infant Mortality
01/20/2021
https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2021/approved/20210120a.shtml
01/18/2021
Statement by Governor Murphy on the Death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
01/13/2021
Governor Murphy on New Jersey State Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg's Retirement
01/08/2021
Statement by Governor Murphy on the Death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
01/07/2021
Governor Murphy Announces Deployment of 500 National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C.
01/04/2021
Governor Murphy Visits University Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Rutgers Medical School to Witness Frontline Health Care Workers Recieve their Second Doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine