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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy's State-Of-The-State Address Amid COVID
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy delivered his State-of-the-State address and discussed schools, vaccines and NJ taxes amid COVID.
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his State-of-the-State address and discussed schools, vaccines and New Jersey taxes amid COVID (you can watch it live here, below).
Murphy set a bold goal for the coronavirus vaccine in his State of the State Address, saying his plan is to "vaccinate every willing New Jersey adult resident" to help get New Jersey back to normality. Read more: Gov. Murphy Makes Big COVID Vaccine Pitch In State-Of-The-State
Here are among many of the issues Murphy is expected to address:
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- Murphy will likely address lawmakers' efforts to start the process of legalizing marijuana have collapsed. Read more: Deal On NJ Marijuana Legalization Bill Collapses
- Beginning this month, new laws are taking effect in New Jersey in 2021 that will affect millions of Garden State workers and families – and make them pay more in taxes. Read more: 3 New Tax Laws That Will Impact NJ Amid COVID-19 Crisis In 2021
- Murphy announced on Monday that New Jersey will once again have to make important statewide changes to schools amid the COVID-19 crisis. Read more: NJ Waives Graduation Rules, Makes Other School Changes Amid COVID
- New Jersey announced that the state is expanding the number of COVID-19 vaccination sites. Here's where you can get one now. Read more: NJ Lists 120 COVID Vaccine Sites, Plans To Expand: Here's Where
- The state has now released a list that shows – in order – when everybody in New Jersey can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Health officials also have identified the sites in each county that currently provide the vaccine. Read more: When Can You Get COVID-19 Vaccine In NJ? Here's The New 2021 List
- Murphy assigned blame as he's facing pressure over the near doubling of New Jersey long-term-care COVID cases and deaths. See county breakdown. Read more: NJ COVID Nursing Home Deaths, Cases Spike As Murphy Points Blame
- Murphy vetoed a bill that he says would have allowed New Jersey bars and restaurants more freedom while operating outside amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more: NJ Bill To Give Bars More 'Outdoor' Freedom Amid COVID Is Vetoed
Watch Murphy live here:
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