Phil Murphy

Governor Phil Murphy says there is still concern about the COVID variants but “it feels like the ground is beginning to shift” and more restrictions could soon be lifted

After months of delays, the governor signed legislation Monday that allows a recreational marijuana marketplace while also decriminalizing cannabis.

Gov. Murphy says there are several challenges including less-than-anticipated vaccination supplies, bad weather and the COVID variables “wild card."

With lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy unable to agree on changes, Murphy will now have to either sign or veto bills put on his desk two months ago.

A deadline set for Monday for Gov. Phil Murphy to act on legislation establishing a recreational marijuana marketplace has been extended.

Gov. Murphy has announced some changes to his limits on when restaurants have to close each night and also at what capacity they may operate at.

A longtime GOP lawmaker proposed a measure to let Garden State residents keep up to six pot plants for personal use, once the legal weed law is signed.

Those with appointments at the state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites would be rescheduled, amid a State of Emergency due to winter storm conditions, the governor said.

Starting Thursday, everyone age 65 and older as well as those with chronic health conditions will be able to make an appointment to get vaccinated anywhere in the state.

Gov. Phil Murphy has deployed the New Jersey State Police at the request of officials in Washington, D.C., after protesters stormed the nation's Capitol and caused destruction.

The head of the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association believes sales numbers in the Garden State may actually be much worse than recently reported.

Gov. Murphy says effective this Saturday indoor practices and competitions for youth and adult sports can resume.