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Replies(23) New Jersey lawmakers advanced a group of bills aimed at helping the struggling hospitality industry. Here's how. (Edwin J. Torrest/NJ Governor's 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 counterpart bills have been introduced in the state Senate, but they remain in committee. Should those bi...

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 pandemic's 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 and bring the coronavirus spread under control. "Our first priority is to vaccinate those at highe...