“In These Pandemic Times, I Want to See …” More of This Kind of Gubernatorial Action

Gov. Murphy orders moratorium on evictions and foreclosures as a result of coronavirus

How About East Coast Corridor States Like NY, CT and PA?

To further mitigate the spread, Murphy ordered the 8 p.m. closure of personal care businesses that cannot maintain social distancing guidelines — barber shops, hair salons, spas, nail salons, tattoo parlors and social clubs.

Earlier this week, Murphy ordered nonessential businesses such as casinos, racetracks, and gyms to close. Restaurants in the state have also been ordered to halt dine-in service and stick to takeout.

Murphy has said the measures are key in slowing the spread of the virus. Still, he anticipates that the region including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut will take a $100 billion economic hit and will require federal help.

He’s asking the federal government to offer stimulus packages in the form of small business grants and he said he plans to sign bills that will help struggling families.

The New Jersey elections scheduled for March and April are also due for changes.