In ceremony with SZA, Murphy makes Juneteenth official NJ holidayIn ceremony with SZA, Murphy makes Juneteenth official NJ holidayNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a state holiday.Associated PressAssociated PressTownsquare StaffTownsquare Staff
Legislature votes for Black Lives Matter Day, Juneteenth holidayLegislature votes for Black Lives Matter Day, Juneteenth holidaySenate votes to create a June 19 state holiday. Assembly votes to commemorate Black Lives Matter each July 13. Neither bill has yet made it to Gov. Phil Murphy.Michael SymonsMichael Symons