As it's written now, New Jersey's proposed law for adult cannabis use does not block workers in certain professions from smoking or ingesting marijuana on their own time.
The state plans to borrow $4.5 billion to balance its budget and boost its surplus to $2.5 billion. Spending is higher than Gov. Phil Murphy had pitched.
The $7.7 billion in spending will keep the state operating through September. Big decisions about cuts, taxes and borrowing are due over the next three months.
Dependents of essential workers in New Jersey who die from COVID-19 may receive extra workers' compensation pay, similar to what is done for first responders.
Citing COVID-19 disruptions, a bill moving through the Legislature would let students compete in fall sports before getting physicals and cardiac screenings.
Borrowing billions for operating expenses could ruin state finances for decades and cuts can't cover the whole deficit, says former OMB chief Richard Keevey.
Industry official indicates more than 3,000 restaurants are expected to fail. Outdoor dining starts next week after three months closed. Indoor? Who knows.