State of New Jersey's Latest Articles
Gov. Murphy signs legislation establishing historic employment protections for service workers
Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to protect service workers from a sudden and unexpected loss of employment due to a change in ownership where they work. The legislation, signed July 24, 2023, will provide important employment protections and peace of mind for many New Jersey service employees.
Murphy Administration enables expansion of Harm Reduction Centers in New Jersey
As part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing efforts to combat the impact of the nationwide opioid epidemic on New Jersey, the Department of Health (DOH) has published regulatory changes in the New Jersey Register to facilitate the development of harm reduction centers throughout the state. Harm reduction centers are an important tool in reducing the detrimental effects of drug use and connecting individuals to resources.
New Jersey State Police assumes control of New Jersey Port from Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor
Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan announced that as of Monday, July 17 the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Port Security Section (PSS) has officially taken over the regulatory and law enforcement duties previously held by the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor (WCNYH) within New Jersey. The WCNYH was formed in 1953 under a bi-state compact between New Jersey and New York.
Gov. Murphy signs legislation to expand access to behavioral health care in K-12 schools
As part of his efforts to address youth mental health needs both at the state and national levels, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill (A-3334) expanding expenses that New Jersey’s K-12 public schools may be reimbursed for in regards to behavioral health services that are provided to students and their families who are Medicaid recipients.
“Exposing White Supremacy in New Jersey,” new report released by NJ Attorney General and NJ Division on Civil Rights
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced the release of a report examining white supremacy in New Jersey. The report, titled “Exposing White Supremacy in New Jersey,” analyzes the rise in white supremacist recruitment and violence and the painful and profound impact that white supremacy has on targeted communities, especially on young people