NJ moves to expand outdoor drinking
NJ could expand open container laws statewide to help bars and restaurants recover
Vin Gopal
As pandemic winds down, Murphy signs $235M relief for NJ small businesses
Gov. Murphy signs a $235 legislative aid package that will help micro-businesses, restaurants, child care centers, start-ups and non-profits
NJ veterans’ homes reforms advance, with one key bill excluded
In response to the devastation caused by COVID-19 at veterans' homes, a package of eight bills is advancing toward final legislative approval this month.
Stone Pony hosting 'Asbury Band Aid' virtual benefit concert
The Stone Pony and Monmouth County Senator Vin Gopal's Civic Association are putting on a virtual benefit concert this month, called 'Asbury Band Aid'.
Could you be allowed to grow recreational cannabis at home?
It could be months before pot shops are allowed to open up as the new Marijuana Law is rolled out in the Garden State, so while it is now legal, there is nowhere to currently legally buy recreational weed in New Jersey.
Child in trouble for weed? You may be able to find out after all
Parents, you have been heard by towns, police and lawmakers here at the Jersey Shore and the pushback against the new Marijuana bill signed by Governor Murphy appears to have built up enough momentum for a possible repeal of the law after all.
Monmouth County Senator says New Jersey teachers should have been prioritized on Vaccine list
Why were teachers not higher up on the Covid Vaccine list in New Jersey? What science is Governor Phil Murphy using to determine dates and vaccine qualifications? Where does Monmouth County, Jersey Shore go from here to boost business?
Democrats push for vote on stalled NJ abortion-rights legislation
Backers of a bill that would solidify and expand abortion rights in New Jersey are demanding that the proposal gets heard in the Legislature this month.
Compromise on pot legalization on track for Thursday approval
Latest and last group of amendments includes a cap on growers through 2022 and leaves business groups unhappy about workplace testing plans.
NJ may limit need for colleges to refund tuition over COVID
In response to lawsuits seeking refunds fromcolleges, lawmakers take up bills limiting responsibility to do that – and maybe grant immunity from liability.