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Replies(23) New Jersey lawmakers advanced a group of bills aimed at helping the struggling hospitality industry. Heres how. (Edwin J. Torrest/NJ Governors Office) NEW JERSEY — State lawmakers approved a package of bills aimed at helping the struggling hospitality industry and economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. The General Assembly unanimously approved four bills this week that address capacity limits that are having a negative impact on restaurants, bars, and wedding venues. Four counter...

UpdatedSun, Jan 17, 2021 at 4:26 pm ET Replies(51) (Michael Karas, Gannett) NEW JERSEY – A new report says key metrics in the coronavirus crisis have risen sharply across New Jersey this past week as the Garden State now is reporting its highest weekly case totals ever, exceeding even the worst days of the pandemics first wave in March and April. Gov. Phil Murphy also said the numbers show that further reopenings are "not in the cards" until the state is able to expand its vaccination program...