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Leading NJ Republican Seeks Action to Curb Governor’s Emergency Powers

Leading NJ Republican Seeks Action to Curb Governor’s Emergency Powers
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy addresses supporters at an election night event in Asbury Park, N.J., on Nov. 3, 2021. Rachel Wisniewski/Reuters
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A leading New Jersey Republican wants lawmakers to act to curb the governor’s emergency powers.

This week, Gov. Phil Murphy reinstated New Jersey’s public health emergency, saying an uptick in COVID-19 cases made the action necessary. The move came a day after state lawmakers declined to proceed with SCR165/ACR223 to extend the governor’s emergency powers.

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