A bill declaring a break from the federal authority is now heading to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk to become the law of the Garden State. In a move aimed to shift vaccine policy authority from the federal government to the state level, the New Jersey Assembly voted 51–24 to pass legislation granting the state Department of Health (NJDOH) power to issue its own immunization recommendations, independent of the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

The New Jersey Basic Needs Information Hub is a free, easy-to-use website resource created for New Jersey college students, residents, and campus communities by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. It is designed to help connect individuals with State programs and community-based services that can provide critical access to food, housing and shelter, childcare, transportation, financial aid, and more. Whether you're a student, advisor, or resident,

New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in preparation for a dangerous nor’easter storm expected to hit the state on Sunday, October 12th, and continue into Monday, October 13th. Parts of the state are forecasted to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, instances of inland flash flooding, sustained winds of up to 60 mph, localized precipitation of up to five inches, and very high surf potentially

On November 13th a statewide drought warning was issued by Gov. Murphy as New Jersey endures historically dry weather, frequent wildfires and diminishing water supplies. A drought warning allows state environmental officials to assume greater control of New Jersey's water suppliers and redirect water to the most-affected regions. The goal of a Drought Warning is to preserve and balance available water supplies in an effort to avert more serious water shortages in the future. The public is strongly urged to conserve water.

Amid worsening drought conditions and a spike in forest fires major restrictions on outdoor burning have been imposed by New Jersey officials. Last week alone, there were 107 fires - 183 acres burned. As a result of the serious drought conditions, an uptick in wildfires and a strain on the state‘s drinking water systems, the governor’s office declared a drought watch late last week and the state Department of Environmental Protection, which oversees the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, imposed Stage 3 fire restrictions on Monday

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the heart of New Jersey, in effect until Wednesday evening. The warning covers Gloucester, Camden, NW Burlington, Mercer, inland Monmouth, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset, and Morris counties. Tuesday afternoon, the heat index could soar as high as 105 degrees. Wednesday, June 19th, is the last day of potentially dangerous heat and humidity. High temperatures will once again soar into the lower to mid 90s. Even the beaches