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Murphy to lift school mask mandate, critics want it gone now
Clip: 2/7/2022 | 5m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Critics argue the lag isn't necessary, should be done immediately
Gov. Murphy announced he’ll rescind his intensely-controversial mask mandate for both schools and childcare centers on March 7. With declining COVID-19 cases and rising vaccination rates, Gov. Murphy said, "This is not a declaration of victory, as much as an acknowledgment that we can responsibly live with this thing ... Perhaps most importantly, this is a huge step back to normalcy for our kids."
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Murphy to lift school mask mandate, critics want it gone now
Clip: 2/7/2022 | 5m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Gov. Murphy announced he’ll rescind his intensely-controversial mask mandate for both schools and childcare centers on March 7. With declining COVID-19 cases and rising vaccination rates, Gov. Murphy said, "This is not a declaration of victory, as much as an acknowledgment that we can responsibly live with this thing ... Perhaps most importantly, this is a huge step back to normalcy for our kids."
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Business Report: NJ's average gas prices rise
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 2m 59s | A month ago, gas was averaging $3.38 a gallon in New Jersey, according to AAA (2m 59s)
Curbing Murphy's emergency powers, but not 'immediately'
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 3m 56s | As COVID-19 seemingly heads to 'endemic' status, lawmakers push back (3m 56s)
NJ governor creates PAC, support for policies nationwide
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 1m 4s | A political action committee could propel Gov. Phil Murphy's national political standing (1m 4s)
School districts now required to teach about disabled people
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 4m 22s | It's a new tool to combat ableism (4m 22s)
School mask decision is up to districts as mandate ends
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Clip: 2/7/2022 | 4m 3s | Reactions from school leaders on where they stand (4m 3s)
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