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In the spring, Gov. Phil Murphy declined to take a regional approach to imposing pandemic-driven shutdowns. A bill would require it and based it on local data.

Fees levied by third-party delivery services like DoorDash and GrubHub to restaurants would be capped in COVID-19 emergency under bill passed by Legislature.

Small businesses might need personal protective equipment for months or longer. The state wants to see if their collective buying power can be pooled to help.

Monday, June 15 is the day non-essential retail stores are allowed to start welcoming customers for in-person shopping for the first time since March 21.

The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic is not over quite yet despite some recent positive trends in terms of cases, deaths and hospitalizations.

Instead of waiting for Governor Murphy to make decisions to reopen the state economy and in lieu of what those plans may entail, Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone is preparing a pitch for the Governor to let each county decide when to reopen and how to do so safely.

Legislators from across the political spectrum say it's time - or past time - for the state to commit to dates for reopening businesses ordered to close.

An ordinance under consideration would allow any restaurant owner in Brick to apply for a seasonal outdoor dining permit which would give them additional seating while state regulations are in place.

Ocean County 10th District State Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano are introducing a resolution calling on Governor Phil Murphy to immediately re-open businesses so the New Jersey economy can get a reboot.

Stockton University webinar says summer could be salvaged because Shore is a driving destination – but only if businesses get permission to reopen soon.

New Jerseyans are more likely to say it has had a major impact on their lives or to know someone who’s sick out or out of work.

Thousands of applicants for grants and loans won't be helped because not enough funds are available. Private, philanthropic and federal funds might help.