Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Certain License and Permit Holders for Takeout and Delivery
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A3966), authorizing the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages by the holders of certain retail consumption licenses and concessionaire permits during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Under the bill, the holder of plenary retail consumption licenses, hotel or motel licenses, seasonal retail consumption licenses, or concessionaire permits, generally issued […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Beaches, Boardwalks, Lakes, and Lakeshores to Remain Open with Social Distancing Measures in Place
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 143, allowing beaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores to remain open with social distancing measures in place. The Order takes effect on Friday, May 22. “I’m thrilled to announce that the Jersey Shore will be open to families across our state and region in a way that is […]
Both Houses Approve Bipartisan Bill Extending Permits on Already-Approved Government and Private Projects
Legislation that would extend the duration of existing permit approvals from state, county and municipal agencies for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency was approved by the Senate yesterday and moves to the Governor’s desk for consideration. When the coronavirus pandemic hit and the Governor locked down the state, the majority of business and government […]
Hospitality Industry Legislation Moves to Governor Murphy’s Desk
On Thursday, May 14, three bills passed both houses and now move to Governor Murphy’s desk for his signature. They are as follows S2371/A3959: Of the federal funding allocated to New Jersey in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, $100 million will be given to the EDA for the provision of financial […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Resumption of Non-Essential Construction, Curbside Pickup at Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Gatherings in Cars
As part of New Jersey’s Road Back, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 142, permitting the resumption of non-essential construction, curbside pickup at non-essential retail businesses, and car gatherings for the purpose of drive-through and drive-in events. The construction and non-essential retail provisions will take effect at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, […]
Recap of Additional COVID-19 Funds Announced for Small Business Relief
Forgivable Loan Qualification and Application: What You Need To Know Additional funds were recently announced to help small businesses affected by government-mandated closures as a result of COVID-19. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is expected to have an additional $310 Billion as of this week. $10 Billion is expected to be added to the Economic […]
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Reopening State Parks and Golf Courses
04/29/2020 Order Restores County Authority to Open or Close County Parks TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 133, reopening state parks and golf courses, and restoring the authority of county governments to determine whether county parks will be open or closed. The order takes effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 2.“We understand that […]
Governor Murphy and Superintendent Callahan Announce Clarifications to List of Essential Businesses Permitted to Operate
04/27/2020: Official Press Release from the State of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an Administrative Order clarifying which businesses are permitted to operate and ways in which certain businesses may operate in accordance with Executive Order 107. The Administrative Order states the following: 1) […]
National Restaurant Association releases coronavirus reopening guide for industry
With Georgia set to allow restaurants to reopen dining rooms as early as Monday, the National Restaurant Association has released a comprehensive COVID-19 reopening guide for the industry to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees and guests. The 10-page guide, created with input from the FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and […]
Governor Murphy Announces “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health”
Governor Phil Murphy today announced his vision, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” to restart New Jersey and put the state on the road to recovery. Governor Murphy outlined six key principles and benchmarks to guide the process for restoring New Jersey’s economic health by ensuring public health. Read Governor Murphy’s full comments […]