The comments came after a memo issued by Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin, who was present at the press conference with Murphy, noted that employers could not punish employees for consumption of legally obtained cannabis while they’re off the clock.
“This will be strictly enforced at both the state police and at every local law enforcement — county, local, otherwise.
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STATE TROOPERS — Officials want to have two classes of State Police troopers to help bolster head count, Murphy, Platkin, and State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan announced today.
The state reported four deaths from the virus and 901 confirmed positive tests on Monday after a weekend of religious holidays that included Easter and Passover, the first time the number dipped below 1,000 since April 4.
“Investments such as rain gardens or stormwater improvements to restore and protect natural resources in our watersheds help protect communities from damaging storms, reduce the impacts of climate change that are favorable to harmful algal blooms and improve water quality,” LaTourette said in a statement.
“School start time should be left up to local districts, say critics of NJ legislation,” by The Record’s Mary Ann Koruth: “New Jersey legislation that proposes a state-wide later school start time would not be ideal for all, say some educators who are advocating for the decision to be left up to local districts.
Herald ends Monday print newspapers,” by New Jersey Globe’s David Wildstein: “The New Jersey Herald, once a vibrant daily newspaper in providing valuable coverage of local news to the people of Sussex County and northwestern New Jersey, will stop printing Monday newspapers late this month.
“As motels shut down across the Jersey Shore, where will homeless residents go?” by Asbury Park Press’ Jean Mikle: “The Aquarius Motel is gone, soon to be replaced by eight new homes.
“More nurses graduate, but hospitals still short-staffed,” by NJ Spotlight News’ Brenda Flanagan: “As students graduate from nursing schools this May, the health care industry still faces a troubling staff shortages.