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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs the Healthy Terminals Act</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210429a.shtml</link>
			<description>Legislation Expands Access to Livable Wages and Affordable Health Care for Newark Liberty International Airport Workers</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on President Biden&#39;s Address to a Joint Session of Congress</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210428d.shtml</link>
			<description>“Tonight the President put forward a plan for American families as ambitious as the nation itself. As we prepare for our post-pandemic future, the American Families Plan would ensure that all families have the economic, educational, and health security necessary to more fully be part of that future. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: April 28th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210428c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Summer Youth Overnight and Day Camps for the 2021 Season</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210428b.shtml</link>
			<description>The Executive Order requires all overnight and day camps to follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols outlined in guidance issued today by the New Jersey Department of Health.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces the “Your Voice, Your Shot” Video Contest</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210428a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today announced the Your Voice, Your Shot video contest which urges New Jersey residents to share why they and others are getting vaccinated.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Health</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker, NJDOT Commissioner Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Congressman Tom Malinowski, and Hillsborough Mayor Shawn Lipani Break Ground on Route 206 Road Widening Project in Hillsborough</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210427a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Transportation</category>   
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			<title>Statement from Governor Murphy on the 2020 Census Apportionment Results</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210426c.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 apportionment results for the U.S. House of Representatives:</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: April 26th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210426b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Loosening of COVID-19 Restrictions</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210426a.shtml</link>
			<description>Changes Will Include Higher Outdoor Gathering Limits, Increased Capacity at Outdoor Venues and Indoor Catered Events, and Guidance for Graduations and Proms
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			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: April 23rd, 2021 </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210423c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Statement from Governor Murphy on President Biden’s Nomination of Sue Fulton as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210423b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, DOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Ship Bottom Mayor William Huelsenbeck, and Stafford Township Mayor Gregory Myhre Break Ground on Final Phase of Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges Project</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210423a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Transportation</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces NJ TRANSIT’s Completion of Full Locomotive Engineer Roster</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210422b.shtml</link>
			<description>NJ TRANSIT Has Added More Than 100 New Locomotive Engineers to its Roster Since Governor Murphy Took Office, Bringing Total Active Roster of Engineers to 393</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Transportation</category>   
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			<title>On Earth Day, Murphy Administration Releases State&#39;s First Climate Change Resilience Strategy</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210422a.shtml</link>
			<description>Draft Strategy Will Strengthen New Jersey’s Communities and Infrastructure Against Adverse Effects of Climate Change</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Environment</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Directs U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Until Interment in Honor of Vice President Walter Mondale</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210421d.shtml</link>
			<description>U.S. and New Jersey flags remain at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities until sunset on the day of interment, consistent with federal law and directives, to honor the life and work of former Vice President Walter Mondale.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: April 21st, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210421c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Provide $10 Million to Support Food Banks in New Jersey </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210421b.shtml</link>
			<description>This funding will be distributed to seven New Jersey food banks in order to continue providing families with food assistance during the pandemic.    </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Joins Group of Bipartisan Governors Calling on President Biden to Move Quickly Toward a Zero-Emissions Transportation Future </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210421a.shtml</link>
			<description>The letter requests that the Biden administration set stricter emission and sales standards on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, provide states with funding for charging infrastructure and fleet turnover, enhance new and existing tax credits for zero-emission vehicle sales, and restore emission standards that were lost during the past four years of the Trump administration.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Transportation</category>   
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			<title>Statement from Governor Murphy on Today’s Guilty Verdict in the Trial of Derek Chauvin</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210420b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Highlights Garden State Guarantee Initiative to Provide Two-Years Tuition-Free at New Jersey’s Four-Year Public Colleges and Universities </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210420a.shtml</link>
			<description>“Since day one, we’ve taken meaningful steps toward addressing college affordability and attainability for students at all income levels,” - Governor Murphy. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Education</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: April 19th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210419f.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Appointments to the State Ethics Commission</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210419e.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Murphy today announced the appointments of Babatunde P. Odubekun, Stephanie Brown, Patricia C. Morgan, and Victor J. Herlinsky, Jr., to the State Ethics Commission. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Bills Strengthening How Law Enforcement Agencies in New Jersey Manage Sexual Assault Cases</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210419d.shtml</link>
			<description>These bills direct law enforcement agencies to allocate additional resources to sexual assault cases, increase training for prosecutors on how to manage these cases, and change reporting structures to ensure that survivors are properly notified about their cases. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210419c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Assist LGBTQ+ Veterans  </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210419b.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy signed S2815, which directs the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs (DMAVA) to assist former Armed Forces service members who were denied an honorable discharge due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Applauds Attorney General Grewal’s Sweeping Directive Effectively Eliminating Mandatory Minimums for Non-Violent Drug Offenses</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210419a.shtml</link>
			<description>Rejects Legislation that Would Have Eliminated Mandatory Prison Time for Corrupt Elected Officials and Bad Actors in Law Enforcement That Violate the Public Trust</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: April 16th, 2021 </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210416b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210416a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210415d.shtml</link>
			<description>The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended in 2020 on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, September 25, October 24, November 22, and December 21, and again in 2021 on January 19, February 17, and March 17.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Appointments to Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210415c.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today announced the appointments of Jennifer Chuang, Robert Nixon, Nicola Bocour, and Timmy Oh to the Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Unveils Sweeping Gun Safety Package</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210415b.shtml</link>
			<description>Package Includes Proposals to Require Firearms Safety Training, Mandate Safe Storage of Firearms, Raise the Minimum Age to Purchase Long Guns to 21, and Establish Electronic Ammunition Sales Recordkeeping  </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Law &amp; Justice</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Nominations for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210415a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Murphy today announced his intent to nominate Michelle Richardson, Dana Martinotti, and Robert Menendez, Jr. to the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The Governor also announced his intent to re-nominate Commissioner Kevin McCabe. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: April 14th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210414d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces New State and Federal Financial Help to Drastically Lower Health Insurance Costs; For First Time Ever, Savings Extended to Higher Income Levels</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210414c.shtml</link>
			<description>State Urges Residents to Enroll or Update their Plans at Get Covered New Jersey, As New Financial Help Becomes Available On April 15; Nine out of 10 residents enrolling on the marketplace will qualify for financial help</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Health</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Nominates Shawn LaTourette as New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210414b.shtml</link>
			<description>LaTourette has served as Acting Commissioner of the Department since Catherine R. McCabe announced her retirement in January 2021.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Sweeping Set of Appointments to New Jersey – Israel Commission</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210414a.shtml</link>
			<description>77 Members Appointed on 73rd Israeli Independence Day </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $10 Million in Relief to Child Care Providers</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210413b.shtml</link>
			<description>Legislation is Part of a $100 Million Relief Package for New Jersey Small Businesses</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>ICYMI: Statement from New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210413a.shtml</link>
			<description>Out of an abundance of caution and following the guidance of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the New Jersey Department of Health this morning paused the administration of the Johnson &amp; Johnson (Janssen) vaccine across all vaccination sites in the state.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: April 12th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210412b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $15 Million in Aid to Small Businesses and Non-Profits</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210412a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law A-A5446, which provides $15 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for small businesses throughout New Jersey. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: April 9th, 2021 </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210409e.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210409d.shtml</link>
			<description>TRENTON - Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bill into law:A-5373/S-3596 (Moen, Verrelli, Reynolds-Jackson/Beach, Pou) - Allows county board of elections to determine location of certain ballot drop boxes under certain circumstances.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2021</pubDate>
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			<title>Governor Murphy and Attorney General Grewal Release Recommendations of Interagency Working Group on Body Worn Cameras</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210409c.shtml</link>
			<description>AG’s Office is administering $58 million grant program for police departments to purchase body worn cameras, which must be worn by all uniformed patrol officers by June 1</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Law &amp; Justice</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on Major Gateway Project Milestone</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210409b.shtml</link>
			<description>“The Biden Administration’s announcement of the impending May completion date for the Hudson Tunnel Project’s Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision is a major step towards relief for New Jersey commuters. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $35 Million in Aid to Restaurants</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210409a.shtml</link>
			<description>Legislation is Part of a $100 Million Relief Package for New Jersey Small Businesses</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $15 Million in Aid to Arts and Cultural Venues</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210408a.shtml</link>
			<description>Legislation is Part of a $100 Million Relief Package for New Jersey Small Businesses</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Clarification of Gathering Limit for Certain Indoor Sports Activities and Removal of Restrictions on Self-Service Food at Retail Businesses</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210407b.shtml</link>
			<description>TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an administrative order which adjusts gathering limits for non-professional and non-collegiate indoor sports activities.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: April 7th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210407a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Visits Elizabeth Seaport COVID-19 Vaccination Site</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210406b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Press Pool Coverag</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Marks Beginning of Testing for NJ TRANSIT Dual-Power Locomotives</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210406a.shtml</link>
			<description>First of 25 New Locomotives Prepares for Entry into Service, Increasing Mechanical Reliability and Operational Flexibility </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Transportation</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: April 5th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210405c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Travel Guidelines</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210405b.shtml</link>
			<description>The restrictions follow updated travel recommendations released by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) earlier this month.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces All Individuals Ages 16 and Older Will be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination on April 19</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210405a.shtml</link>
			<description>New Jersey is on track to meet Governor Murphy’s goal of fully vaccinating 4.7 million adults by June 30.   </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: April 2nd, 2021 </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210402b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>New Jersey-led Coalition of States Sends Letter to Biden Administration Calling for Elimination of SALT Cap</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210402a.shtml</link>
			<description>New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Kate Brown, and Hawaii Governor David Ige Join Governor Murphy in Calling on Elimination of the Trump-era Punitive Measure  </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Property Taxes</category>   
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			<title>Governor Phil Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $25 Million in Small Business Aid</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210401a.shtml</link>
			<description>Legislation is Part of a $100 Million Relief Package for New Jersey Small Businesses</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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		<item>
			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210331c.shtml</link>
			<description>TRENTON – Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bill into law:
S-3252 w GR/A-5089 (Vitale)</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: March 31st, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210331b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
		</item>

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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210331a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
		</item>

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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing In-Person Early Voting in New Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210330c.shtml</link>
			<description>Historic Legislation Continues Murphy Administration’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Democracy</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>El gobernador Murphy destaca la iniciativa Cobertura para Todos los Niños que proporciona seguro médico a todos los niños de Nueva Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210330bb.shtml</link>
			<description>Cerca de 90.000 niños que no tienen seguro tendrán acceso a cobertura de atención médica a través de esta iniciativa</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Health</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Highlights Cover All Kids Initiative to Provide All New Jersey Kids with Health Insurance</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210330b.shtml</link>
			<description>Nearly 90,000 Uninsured Children Will Have Access to Health Care Coverage Through the Initiative
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Health</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on President Biden&#39;s Nominations of Magistrate Judge Zahid Quraishi and Julien Neals to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210330a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
		</item>

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			<title>AVISO DE PRENSA: El Gobernador Murphy Visitara Passaic Para Discutir ‘Cover All Kids’</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210329e.shtml</link>
			<description>El presupuesto del Gobernador Murphy apoya $20 millones que se utilizaran para ayudar a niños que no tienen beneficios de salud inscribirse. El programa—Cover All Kids o Cobertura para todos los Niños—se implementará durante varios años para llegar a quienes actualmente no son elegibles para la cobertura, incluidos los niños indocumentados.  </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Health</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Extends Enrollment Period for Health Insurance Allowing More New Jerseyans To Benefit from New Financial Help Under American Rescue Plan</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210329d.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the enrollment period to sign up for health insurance through Get Covered New Jersey, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, has been extended until the end of the year,</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Increased Outdoor Gathering Limits and Increased Capacity for Large Venues</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210329c.shtml</link>
			<description>Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 234, which will increase outdoor gathering limits and increase capacity for seated events at large venues. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Applauds Biden Administration for Advancing New Jersey Ocean Wind Project </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210329b.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today applauded the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s issuance of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to advance Ocean Wind, Ørsted’s 1,100 MW offshore wind project 15 miles off the coast of New Jersey.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: March 29th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210329a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210326f.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Nomination of Tracy Thompson as Insurance Fraud Prosecutor</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210326e.shtml</link>
			<description>Thompson has led the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor in an acting capacity since March 2018. Her nomination, which will be formally submitted during the next Senate quorum, will go to the State Senate for their advice and consent. - Governor Phil Murphy</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: March 26th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210326d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210326c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Expands Eligibility for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210326b.shtml</link>
			<description>Expansion Includes Individuals Ages 55-64, Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Higher Education Workers, and Other Frontline Essential Workers and High-Risk Groups</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, Biden Administration Announce New Federal Pilot Community Vaccination Center in Newark</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210326a.shtml</link>
			<description>Major Vaccination Site Will Vaccinate 6,000 Individuals Daily at the Naimoli Family Athletic and Recreational Facility at the New Jersey Institute of Technology  </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: March 24th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210324e.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Stimulus Payment Protection for New Jerseyans Receiving Federal Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210324d.shtml</link>
			<description> “We want residents who have received their federal stimulus funds to be able to put it to use as they deem necessary. I am pleased that 50 banks and credit unions have signed on to our agreement to protect these federal payments being received by New Jerseyans from being garnished for past debts or overdrawn accounts.”  - Governor Murphy.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: First Lady Tammy Murphy, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, and Tiki Barber Visit Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center COVID-19 Vaccination Site</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210324c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>ICYMI: New Jersey Department of Health Releases Updated COVID-19 School Recommendations</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210324b.shtml</link>
			<description>The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today released updated COVID-19 K-12 operational guidance for local health departments (LHDs). </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Appoints Charles Barker to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210324a.shtml</link>
			<description>Policy Staffer for Senator Booker to Serve as Final Commission Member</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, Attorney General Grewal, and Congressman Kim Hold Roundtable Discussion on Rise in Bias Incidents in New Jersey </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210323b.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, and U.S. Congressman Andy Kim today held a roundtable discussion on bias and hate crimes, one week after a shooting rampage in Atlanta, Georgia that left eight dead, including six Asian women.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Law &amp; Justice</category>   
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			<title>ICYMI: The Forward on Governor Murphy&#39;s Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210323a.shtml</link>
			<description>Jewish history, and RBG, shaped Rachel Wainer Apter’s path to New Jersey’s top court</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: March 22nd, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210322c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>ICYMI: Over 100 Bergen County Rabbis Support Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter to the New Jersey Supreme Court</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210322b.shtml</link>
			<description>Statement from the North Jersey Board of Rabbis (NJBR) and the Rabbinical Council of Bergen County (RCBC)</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>ICYMI: Star-Ledger Editorial Board on Governor Murphy&#39;s Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210322a.shtml</link>
			<description>Murphy nominates another remarkable woman to New Jersey’s highest court</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: March 19th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210319d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, Treasurer Muoio, Senator Paul Sarlo, and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin Announce Extension to State Income Tax Filing Deadline to May 17</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210319c.shtml</link>
			<description>The extension was made under the authority of the Department of Treasury’s Director of the Division of Taxation. Formal guidance will be provided in the coming days.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Property Taxes</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, and State and Local Officials Visit St. Matthew AME Church Community-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Site</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210319b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Press Pool Coverag</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy, Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli, NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kevin Corbett, and State and Local Officials Visit NJ TRANSIT COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210319a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Press Pool Coverag</category>   
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			<title>Jewish Federations of New Jersey Announce Support for Governor Murphy&#39;s Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter to the New Jersey Supreme Court</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210318a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Outdoor Interstate Youth Sports Competitions</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210317d.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order 232, which will rescind the current prohibition on outdoor interstate youth competitions, effective 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: March 17th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210317c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210317b.shtml</link>
			<description>Executive Order No. 231 extends all Executive Orders issued under the Governor’s authority under the Emergency Health Powers Act. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Support Continues to Grow for Governor Murphy&#39;s Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210317a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Visits Community-Based Vaccination Site in Newark and Observes Airport Workers and School Support Staff Being Vaccinated</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210316b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Press Pool Coverag</category>   
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			<title>New Jersey Leaders Continue to Support Governor Murphy&#39;s Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210316a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>More New Jersey Leaders Applaud Governor Murphy’s Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter to the New Jersey Supreme Court</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210315h.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210315g.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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		<item>
			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210315f.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Second Round of Applications for Library Construction Bond Act</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210315e.shtml</link>
			<description>The LCBA, which authorized $125 million in state bonds, was passed by New Jersey voters in November 2017 to improve public library facilities across the state in order to ensure the well-being and success of New Jersey residents.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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			<title>New Jersey and National Leaders Support Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter to the New Jersey Supreme Court</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210315d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>REMARKS: Governor Murphy on Announcement of Intention to Nominate Rachel Wainer Apter As Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210315c.shtml</link>
			<description>As Prepared for Delivery</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Speech</category>   
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			<title>REMARKS: Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver on Announcement of Intention to Nominate Rachel Wainer Apter As Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210315b.shtml</link>
			<description>As Prepared for Delivery</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Speech</category>   
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			<title>Remarks by Rachel Wainer Apter on Her Nomination to the New Jersey Supreme Court</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210315ab.shtml</link>
			<description>As Prepared for Delivery</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Intention to Nominate Rachel Wainer Apter to Serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210315a.shtml</link>
			<description>Wainer Apter, Director of the Division of Civil Rights, Clerked for the Late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: March 12th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210312b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Visits CHEMED COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Lakewood</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210312a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Press Pool Coverag</category>   
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			<title>ICYMI: Free Meals Available For All Students Through September</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210311b.shtml</link>
			<description>The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the nationwide extension of several waivers that allow all children to continue to receive free nutritious meals this summer when schools are out of session. These flexibilities are now available through Sept. 30, 2021.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Education</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Increased Capacity Limits for Indoor Businesses and Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210311a.shtml</link>
			<description>These changes will go into effect on Friday, March 19th at 6:00 a.m., aligned with increases in capacity in Connecticut and New York.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>ICYMI: Department of Education Announces NJ Schools Have Bridged the ‘Digital Divide’</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210310c.shtml</link>
			<description>All public schools report that students have technology needed to access their classroom remotely</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Education</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: March 10th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210310b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy &amp; Governor Cuomo Announce Indoor Dining in New Jersey and NYC Will Expand to 50 Percent Capacity Beginning March 19</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210310a.shtml</link>
			<description>New Jersey Currently at 35 Percent Capacity for Indoor Dining 
New York City Currently at 35 Percent for Indoor Dining; Rest of New York State at 75 Percent
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Visits St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cathedral Community Vaccination Site in Paterson</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210309e.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Murphy visited the St John the Baptist Cathedral community vaccination site where he was met by Monsignor Gino Silva.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Press Pool Coverag</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Authorizing Comprehensive Programs to Address Mortgage Distress In New Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210309d.shtml</link>
			<description>Legislation Authorizes Foreclosure Mitigation Interventions, Including the Bulk-Purchase of Non-Performing Mortgages through HMFA </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Designating March 9th of Each Year as “COVID-19 Heroes Day”</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210309c.shtml</link>
			<description>“It is my honor to sign this bill recognizing the heroic efforts of those who have been serving on the front lines. These heroes have brought us to this moment where we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.” - Governor Murphy. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on the Anniversary of Robert Levinson&#39;s Disappearance in Iran</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210309b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy&#39;s Commitment to Education Lands New Jersey the Nation&#39;s Top Education Ranking</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210309a.shtml</link>
			<description>According to the “Best States” rankings, New Jersey has the country’s top education system and is number one in pre-school enrollment.  </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Education</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: March 8th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210308c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>ICYMI: Murphy Administration’s COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP) Stabilizes Housing for More than 15,000 Households</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210308b.shtml</link>
			<description>$91.75 in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) Expended for Temporary Rental Assistance for Low- to Moderate-Income Households Experiencing a Substantial Reduction in Income During the Pandemic, Including the Homeless or Those at Risk of Homelessness</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on the Retirement of Associate Justice Jaynee LaVecchia from the New Jersey Supreme Court</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210308a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on Senate Passage of the American Rescue Act</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210306b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy, Senate President Steve Sweeney, NJEA President Marie Blistan, Congressman Donald Norcross, Congressman Tom Malinowski, Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli, and Acting Department of Education Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan Mark the Start of New Jersey&#39;s Teacher Vaccination Effort</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210306a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Press Pool Coverag</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: March 5th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210305b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, New Jersey Commissioners of the Gateway Development Commission, Congressional Delegation Members, and NJ TRANSIT Leadership Mark the First Meeting of the Fully Constituted Gateway Development Commission</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210305a.shtml</link>
			<description>Today’s meeting of the Gateway Development Commission is the first meeting with all of New Jersey and New York Commissioners seated, and marks a new era of cooperation with the federal government on improving the commuting experience for the people of New Jersey. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Transportation</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Appointments to State Board of Chiropractic Examiners</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210304b.shtml</link>
			<description>New Members Will Begin the Work of Reforming the Board </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Reaffirms Commitment to End the Opioid Epidemic, Releases Final 2020 Year-End Overdose Death Data</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210304a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Murphy Also Proposes Bill Package on Overdose Prevention and Recovery Resilience </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Health</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Utility Shutoff Moratorium Through June 30, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210303d.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 229, extending a moratorium preventing New Jersey residents from having their utilities disconnected through at least June 30, 2021. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: March 3rd, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210303c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Clarifying Wedding Receptions Can Operate at Increased Capacity </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210303b.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Also Announces Overnight Camps Can Resume for Summer Season</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs “LGBTQI+ Senior Bill of Rights” Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210303a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2545) to establish specific rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, undesignated/non-binary, questioning, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) older adults and people living with HIV in long-term care facilities.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Joins New Jersey’s Age-Friendly Statewide Leadership Summit to Highlight Key Investments for Senior Citizens in Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Proposal</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210302a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today joined New Jersey’s Age-Friendly Statewide Leadership Summit to highlight key investments that benefit New Jersey’s senior citizens in his Fiscal Year 2022 (FY2022) budget proposal. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Health</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: March 1st, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210301d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210301c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Members of Health Care Affordability Advisory Group</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210301b.shtml</link>
			<description>The Advisory Group’s objective is to advise the Health Care Affordability Interagency Workgroup, Chaired by the Director of the Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency, Shabnam Salih, on the development and implementation of health care cost growth benchmarks. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Expansion of Eligibility for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210301a.shtml</link>
			<description>Expansion Includes Educators, Childcare Workers, Transportation Workers, and Other Frontline Essential Workers and High-Risk Groups</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 26th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210226e.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: February 26th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210226d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>First Lady Tammy Murphy Visits ShopRite of Marlboro COVID-19 Vaccination Site</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210226c.shtml</link>
			<description>Press Pool Coverage</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Chair Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith Announce Second Phase of Community-Based Vaccination Partnership for Underserved Communities</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210226b.shtml</link>
			<description>Ten Community-Based Vaccination Sites Will Vaccinate Over 34,000.  ResidentsNew Sites Located in Camden, Jersey City, Newark, Orange, and Pleasantville</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Landmark Legislation to Permanently Establish the Community College Opportunity Grant Program </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210226a.shtml</link>
			<description>Fulfilling his promise to make tuition-free community college a reality, Governor Phil Murphy today signed A4410, permanently establishing the Community College Opportunity Grant Program (CCOG), which will allow qualified students to attend any New Jersey community college without tuition or educational fees.  </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Education</category>   
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			<title>New Jersey Leaders Applaud Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Proposal</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210225c.shtml</link>
			<description>
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Additional Appointments to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210225b.shtml</link>
			<description>Maria Del Cid, William Wallace, and Sam Delgado to be Appointed to the CRC, Joining Commission Chair Dianna Houenou and Krista Nash
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy and Acting Department of Education Commissioner Allen-McMillan Visit Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Fair Lawn to Discuss Historic Pre-K Through 12 Investments in Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Proposal</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210225a.shtml</link>
			<description>FY2022 budget would invest $18.1 billion in New Jersey’s public schools. 
 
Budget would increase K-12 education aid by $578 million and increase pre-K funding by $50 million 
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 24th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210224d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Visits First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens Community-Based Vaccination Site</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210224c.shtml</link>
			<description>Press Pool Coverage</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, Secretary Bridges Announce $29.5 Million to Support College and University Students Amid COVID-19 Pandemic </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210224b.shtml</link>
			<description>Second Round of Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER II) Funds to Address Challenges Exacerbated by Pandemic  </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Members of the New Jersey Council on the Green Economy</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210224a.shtml</link>
			<description>The Council, which was established under Executive Order No. 221, will be overseen by the Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy, and serve to develop a blueprint for expanding the green economy and building a diverse workforce to support the Administration’s clean energy and climate goals. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Environment</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Lifts Storm-Related State of Emergency</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210223d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Visits Iglesia Pentecostal Assemblies Community-Based Vaccination Site</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210223cc.shtml</link>
			<description>Press Pool Coverage</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Presents Fiscal Year 2022 Budget: Investing in a Stronger, Fairer, and More Resilient Post-Pandemic New Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210223c.shtml</link>
			<description>Proposal Includes First Full Pension Payment in More than 25 Years, Highest Level of School Funding Ever, Robust Tax Relief, and a $200 Million Small Business Relief Initiative</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Delivers FY2022 Budget Address</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210223b.shtml</link>
			<description>Remarks as Prepared for Delivery</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Speech</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on the Passing of New Jersey Superior Court Judge and Former State Senator Peter Barnes III</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210223a.shtml</link>
			<description>Peter Barnes III proudly continued his family’s legacy of service – a legacy which began with his father, the legendary FBI agent and longtime Assemblyman for whom we was named. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 22nd, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210222d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Angioplasty Procedures</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210222c.shtml</link>
			<description>“This law will allow for more hospitals to provide angioplasty services and ensure that those living in lesser populated areas of state are still able to take advantage of these preventative measures.”</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Increased Capacity Limits for Religious Services and Large Sports and Entertainment Venues, and Spectators for Collegiate Sporting Events</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210222b.shtml</link>
			<description>Additionally, limited spectators will be allowed at collegiate sporting events, mirroring last week’s announcement on youth sporting events.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Historic Adult-Use Cannabis Reform Bills Into Law</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210222a.shtml</link>
			<description>“The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act”) and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession (A1897). The Governor also signed S3454, clarifying marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for individuals younger than 21 years old.   </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Directs U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Gerry Cardinale</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210221a.shtml</link>
			<description> “Tammy and I were extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Gerry Cardinale, a true public servant,” - Governor Murphy. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on the Passing of Senator Gerry Cardinale</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210220a.shtml</link>
			<description> </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Statement from Governor Murphy on Confirmation of Dr. Brian Bridges as the Secretary of Higher Education </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210219e.shtml</link>
			<description>“I’m incredibly proud that the Senate has unanimously confirmed Dr. Brian Bridges as the next Secretary of Higher Education. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 19th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210219d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: February 12th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210219b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Clarifies Procedures for Upcoming Elections</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210219aa.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy clarified the procedure for conducting school and fire district elections in municipalities where they will occur simultaneously on April 20th. Through this executive order, these municipalities will be able reconcile the differences with regard to ballot, location, and hours for each respective election.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, Acting Commissioner Allen-McMillan Announce “The Road Forward” Initiative to Mitigate Challenges to Students, Educators, and School Districts Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210219a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) Acting Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan today announced “The Road Forward,” a series of coordinated policy initiatives that dramatically expand the Administration’s efforts to identify and address the academic and mental health impacts of COVID-19 on New Jersey students and educators.  </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Education</category>   
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			<title>Statement from Governor Murphy on Senator Chris Brown&#39;s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210218b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy to Deliver Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Address</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210218a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Address will stream online and via social media at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, reaffirming the Governor’s vision for a stronger, fairer, and more resilient economy as we emerge from the pandemic. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 17th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210217c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210217b.shtml</link>
			<description>“Extending the public health emergency allows the Department of Health to continue its vaccination efforts, including prioritizing high-risk individuals, promoting adequate staffing at vaccination sites, and overseeing second dose administration,” - Governor Phil Murphy. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Statement from Governor Murphy on Secretary Buttigieg’s Decision to Rescind Trump-Era Funding Policy </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210217a.shtml</link>
			<description>Getting the Gateway Program done is of critical importance to our economic future and to the lives of the thousands of commuters who deserve safe and modern infrastructure. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces $250 Million Overhaul of the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210217.shtml</link>
			<description>Project Would Ultimately Replace the Existing Facility with an Expanded Multi-Purpose Transit Center</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Transportation</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces $100 Million Investment in Clean Transportation Projects</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210216a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Murphy Establishes Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy, Creates New Jersey Council on the Green Economy</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Environment</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 12th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210212d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: February 12th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210212c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Community-Based Vaccination Partnership for Underserved Communities</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210212b.shtml</link>
			<description>15,000 Residents to be Vaccinated in March in Houses of Worship and Community Sites</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Executive Order Allowing Limited Spectators at Youth Sporting Events</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210212a.shtml</link>
			<description>Executive Order No. 220, enables indoor and outdoor youth sporting events to allow parents or guardians to attend practices or competitions.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>Joint Statement by Governor Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Oliver, Former Chief Justice Deborah Poritz, and President of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Jiles Ship on the Urgent Need for Action to Eliminate Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Non-Violent Drug and Property Offenses</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210211a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 10th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210210c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Visits Mary L. McLeod Bethune Life Center Community-Based Vaccination Site</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210210b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Statement from Communications Director Mahen Gunaratna</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210210a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy, Treasurer Muoio Announce Plan to Follow Federal Government’s Lead to Enhance the Benefits of Paycheck Protection Program Loans</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210209b.shtml</link>
			<description>For 2020 Tax Season, PPP Loans Will Be Tax Exempt and Expenses Will Be Tax Deductible </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Visits Matheny Medical and Educational Center Vaccination Clinic</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210209a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Health Insurance Signups In New Jersey Surpass Previous Two Years</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210208c.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today announced that health insurance signups through New Jersey’s new state-based marketplace surpassed the Open Enrollment Period for the previous two years in New Jersey</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Health</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 8th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210208b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Highlights Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Credit, Launches Loan Program Supporting Brownfields Remediation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210208a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today highlighted two programs that will support the transformation of contaminated brownfields into vibrant community assets. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Economy &amp; Jobs</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: February 5th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210205c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Other</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 5th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210205b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Outdoor Dining</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210205a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will expand opportunities for outdoor dining in New Jersey.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210204c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Statement from Governor Murphy in Response to Criminal Charges, Including Official Misconduct, Arising Out of Edna Mahan Incident on January 11</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210204b.shtml</link>
			<description>I am grateful to Attorney General Grewal for taking swift action and filing criminal charges in the wake of the horrifying incident at Edna Mahan on January 11, which resulted in severe injury to several inmates. - Governor Murphy</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Launches New Jersey’s First Adverse Childhood Experiences Action Plan to Prevent and Reduce Childhood Trauma and Adversity</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210204a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and New Jersey Department of Children and Families Commissioner Christine Norbut Beyer today launched New Jersey’s first Adverse Childhood Experiences Action Plan, a comprehensive statewide strategy to prevent and reduce childhood trauma and adversity. 
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Health</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: February 3rd, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210203b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Raising Indoor Capacity Limits from 25 Percent to 35 Percent for Certain Businesses </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210203a.shtml</link>
			<description>Executive Order Also Ends Statewide 10 p.m. Curfew for In-Person Indoor Restaurant Service, and Adjusts Gathering Limits for Religious and Political Activities, Wedding Ceremonies, Funerals, and Memorial Services 
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>First Lady Tammy Murphy and New Jersey Department of Human Services Announce New Medicaid Initiatives to Help Improve Maternal &amp; Infant Health</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210202b.shtml</link>
			<description>Medicaid Now Covers Doula Care &amp; has Increased Payments to Certified Nurse Midwives
Medicaid Will No Longer Pay for Non-Medically Necessary Early Elective Deliveries
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>First Lady</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Expands Small Business Lease Assistance Grant Program by $5 Million</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210202a.shtml</link>
			<description>The program, which has already allocated $10 million to roughly 1,000 businesses, assists small business owners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces State Offices and Vaccine Mega-Sites Will Remain Closed on Tuesday, February 2nd Due to Winter Storm Orlena</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210201b.shtml</link>
			<description>New Jersey will remain under a state of emergency in response to the winter storm.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Weather</category>   
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			<title>Statement from Governor Murphy on State Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr.’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210201a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Weather</category>   
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			<title>ICYMI: NJ Transit Announces Service Suspensions For Monday, February 1St</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210131b.shtml</link>
			<description>All NJ TRANSIT buses, rail (except Atlantic City Rail Line), light rail and Access Link service will be temporarily suspended systemwide for the entire service day on Monday, February 1st due to the significant expected impacts of the snow storm. Service is suspended out of an abundance of caution for the safety of NJ TRANSIT customers and employees.   </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Weather</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency In Response to Expected Winter Storm</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210131a.shtml</link>
			<description>State Offices Closed on Monday, February 1st for Non-Weather Essential Personnel 

All Six Vaccine Mega-Sites Closed Monday

Due To Winter Storm NJ TRANSIT Will Temporarily Suspend All Service on Monday Except Atlantic City Rail Line Which Will Operate On A Regular Weekday Schedule
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Weather</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 29th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210129e.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210129d.shtml</link>
			<description>“It is essential that we shine a light on the devastation of human trafficking and I am proud to enact legislation that will strengthen our mission to raise public awareness surrounding this pervasive issue,” - Governor Murphy. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Joint Statement from the Offices of Governors Murphy, Mills, Raimondo, Sununu, Scott, Lamont, and Baker on Extending the Suspension of Interstate Youth Hockey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210129c.shtml</link>
			<description>The states previously announced a regional suspension through at least January 31, 2021 due to coronavirus outbreaks associated with the conduct of interstate youth hockey activities.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Joint Statement from the Offices of Governors Murphy, Mills, Raimondo, Sununu, Scott, Lamont, and Baker on Extending the Suspension of Interstate Youth Hockey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210129b.shtml</link>
			<description>Today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Maine Governor Janet Mills, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced an extension of the suspension of interstate youth hockey competitions for public and private schools and youth hockey leagues through at least March 31, 2021. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: January 29th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210129a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Extension of Affordable Care Act Enrollment Period for Uninsured In New Jersey In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210128c.shtml</link>
			<description>Following the Biden Administration’s health care action today, Governor Phil Murphy announced the State is extending the health insurance enrollment period for uninsured residents to sign up for coverage through Get Covered New Jersey, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Advancing Health Care Affordability Efforts</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210128b.shtml</link>
			<description>Order Directs Department of Banking and Insurance to Develop Plans for Health Care Cost Growth Benchmarks and Health Insurance Affordability Standards and Establishes Health Care Affordability Groups </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Celebrates Completion of First Community Solar Project Energized in New Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210128a.shtml</link>
			<description>Project Marks Major Milestone in Environmental Justice by Expanding Access to Renewable Energy As Part of the Governor’s Commitment to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2050</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Law &amp; Justice</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 27th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210127b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Former State Comptroller Matt Boxer to Conduct Independent Investigation Examining January 11 Incident at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210127a.shtml</link>
			<description>
“I am sickened by the horrific reports of what happened at Edna Mahan on January 11. Let me be clear: every individual in state custody deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and we must always remember that female inmates have long been uniquely vulnerable to abuse.”</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Law &amp; Justice</category>   
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			<title>Key Stakeholders and Advocates Come Out in Support of First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ Maternal and Infant Health Strategic Plan</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210126b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>First Lady</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: First Lady Tammy Murphy Visits Atlantic City Vaccine Mega-Site</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210126a.shtml</link>
			<description>
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order on Petition Requirements for Upcoming Elections, Including the June Primary Election</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210125c.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order on Petition Requirements for Upcoming Elections, Including the June Primary Election
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 25th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210125b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy Unveils Groundbreaking Plan to Eliminate Racial Disparities in New Jersey’s Maternal and Infant Mortality</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210125a.shtml</link>
			<description>This first-of-its-kind strategy will make New Jersey the safest and most equitable place in the nation to deliver and raise a baby.
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>First Lady</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 22nd, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210122c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: January 22nd, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210122b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Visits Burlington County Vaccine Mega-Site in Moorestown</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210122a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Other</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on President Biden’s Appointment of Vinn White as Senior Advisor for Implementation at the U.S. Department of Transportation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210121b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210121a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Division of Consumer Affairs Director Paul Rodríguez to Join Biden-Harris Administration</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210120a.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today announced that Paul R. Rodríguez, Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, will be departing from his role and joining the Biden-Harris Administration. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 19th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210119b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210119a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Returns to Roosevelt Care Center in Old Bridge to Witness Long-Term Care Residents and Staff Recieve Their Second COVID-19 Vaccine Doses</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210118a.shtml</link>
			<description>The 103-year-old woman who last month became New Jersey’s first nursing home resident to receive a COVID-19 vaccine got her second and final shot Monday morning with Gov. Phil Murphy looking on. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 15th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210115d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: January 15th, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210115c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210115b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Launches Middlesex County Megasite at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210115a.shtml</link>
			<description>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Launches Middlesex County Megasite at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on President-elect Biden&#39;s American Rescue Plan</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210114b.shtml</link>
			<description>“President-elect Biden continues to show he understands that this moment calls us to bold leadership. Getting ourselves in front of this pandemic – and staying there – cannot be done piecemeal and it cannot be done through austerity. It requires bold and equitable investment in our people, in our states, and in our common future.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Murphy Administration Celebrates Final Step Toward Construction of New Portal North Bridge</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210114a.shtml</link>
			<description>President &amp; CEO Kevin Corbett Signs Full Funding Grant Agreement&lt;br&gt;
Procurement Process to Construct the New Portal North Bridge Begins Immediately
</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Transportation</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 13th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210113d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy on New Jersey State Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg&#39;s Retirement</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210113c.shtml</link>
			<description>Remarks from Governor Murphy&#39;s Tribute to Senator Weinberg at Today&#39;s Press Briefing</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Shawn LaTourette as Acting Commissioner of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210113b.shtml</link>
			<description>LaTourette, currently the Department’s Deputy Commissioner, takes the helm from Catherine R. McCabe, who will retire from public service on January 15... .</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Appointments</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces All New Jersey Residents Ages 65 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning on January 14</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210113a.shtml</link>
			<description>Individuals Ages 16-64 with Certain Medical Conditions Also Eligible Beginning January 14</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Delivers 2021 State of the State Address January 12, 2021  Remarks as Prepared for Delivery </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210112b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Speech</category>   
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			<title>In 2021 State of the State Address, Governor Murphy Reaffirms Commitment to Leading New Jersey Through the COVID-19 Pandemic and Building a Stronger, Fairer, and More Resilient Economy for All</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210112a.shtml</link>
			<description>Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the address was pre-recorded without an audience at the Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial and streamed on the Governor’s official social media channels</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 11th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210111d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Implement New Policies for the 2020-2021 School Year   </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210111c.shtml</link>
			<description>“Today’s executive order will provide sensible adjustments to support our school districts during this unprecedented time.”  - Governor Murphy.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Tours Gloucester County Vaccine Megasite at Rowan College of South Jersey</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210111b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on President-elect Biden&#39;s Appointment of Justin Dews as Deputy Associate Counsel to the President</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210111a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through the Day of Officer Brian Sicknick’s Interment</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210110a.shtml</link>
			<description>&lt;a title=&quot;View pdf Copy of Executive Order No. 213&quot; href=&quot;/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-213.pdf&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Copy of Executive Order No. 213&lt;/a&gt;</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Directs U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210109a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Executive Orders</category>   
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			<title>This Week in NJ: January 8, 2021</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210108d.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Week in NJ</category>   
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			<title>Statement by Governor Murphy on the Death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210108c.shtml</link>
			<description>“Tammy and I send our deepest condolences to Officer Sicknick’s family and friends, as well as to his United States Capitol Police colleagues and the Guardsmen and Guardswomen he served alongside. We thank him for his service to our nation. ...&quot;</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Statements</category>   
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			<title>Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Marks Start of COVID-19 Vaccination Effort for Sworn Law Enforcement and Fire Professionals </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210108b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Marks Start of COVID-19 Vaccination Effort for Sworn Law Enforcement and Fire Professionals </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210108a.shtml</link>
			<description>Morris County Regional Vaccination Center Now Open to Frontline Health Care Workers, Police and Fire First Responders</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Historic Economic Recovery Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210107f.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law the landmark New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, which will provide economic support for small businesses, while propelling New Jersey’s economic recovery and growth for much of the next decade.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210107e.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Murphy Administration Reminds New Jerseyans of Coverage Benefits for COVID-19 Vaccine</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210107d.shtml</link>
			<description>As New Jersey continues to scale up its statewide vaccination program, the Murphy Administration today reminded New Jerseyans that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available without cost sharing barriers.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Historic Economic Recovery Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210107c.shtml</link>
			<description>Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law the landmark New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, which will provide economic support for small businesses, while propelling New Jersey’s economic recovery and growth for much of the next decade.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs the “Dominick Marino PFRS Enhanced Benefits for Surviving Spouses Act”</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210107b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Other</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Announces Deployment of 500 National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C.</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210107a.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Other</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 6th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210106b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Murphy Administration Announces the Return of Full Local Control to Paterson Public Schools</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210106a.shtml</link>
			<description>This is the second school district to be withdrawn from state control under the Murphy Administration. The State Board of Education returned full local control to Newark Public Schools in July 2020.  </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Education</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy to Deliver 2021 State of the State Address</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210105b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Speech</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Commemorates Milestone for Latest Class of NJ TRANSIT Locomotive Engineers</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210105a.shtml</link>
			<description>NJ TRANSIT Maintains Critical Training of Locomotive Engineers throughout Pandemic to Improve Safety and Reliability for Customers</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Transportation</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Reduce UI Payroll Tax</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210104d.shtml</link>
			<description>To continue supporting our small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today signed A-4853/S-3011 to reduce businesses&#39; UI contribution rate for a period of time. </description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>TRANSCRIPT: January 4th, 2021 Coronavirus Briefing Media</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210104c.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210104b.shtml</link>
			<description></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Bill Action</category>   
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			<title>Governor Murphy Visits University Hospital&#39;s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Rutgers Medical School to Witness Frontline Health Care Workers Recieve their Second Doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine </title>
			<link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210104a.shtml</link>
			<description> Press Pool Coverage</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2021</pubDate>
			<category>Coronavirus</category>   
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