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We are saying goodbye to April and hello to May! On Monday, Governor Murphy announced new crowd limits for N.J. proms, weddings, other indoor events to increase. Dance floors will be open, too.

By Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney - District 40 on May 26, 2021 in In The News, News, Press Releases, Quorum Call Newsletter

The capacity limit on indoor catered events in New Jersey, such weddings and proms, put in place to battle the coronavirus pandemic will increase to 50% and up to 250 people starting May 10, and dance floors at these events can be open. The size of outdoor gatherings in the state will also increase on May 10. 

Currently, indoor catered events are limited to 35% capacity, with up to 150 people. Still, dance floors at bars and restaurants remain off-limits, Murphy said. The exemption is just for private indoor catered events. While other states have either lifted most COVID-19 restrictions or, like neighboring Connecticut, announced plans to do so, Murphy has said he will continue to reopen New Jersey incrementally and not in one fell swoop. Effective May 10th, outdoor carnivals and fairs are permitted to operate at 50% capacity, aligned with other amusement businesses.

Effective May 10th, outdoor capacity for large venues (1,000 or more fixed seats) will increase to 50% – with six feet of distance between seated groups. Effective May 10th, the general outdoor gathering limit will increase to 500 individuals.

My fellow colleagues and I are very disappointed in Monday’s news. The state is moving too slowly regarding restrictions nearly 14 months into the pandemic. We are constantly fighting in Trenton for you so we could get an actual full reopening. These tiny crumbs are crushing our small businesses up and down this great state.
Thank you for all of your support!

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New Jersey Senate and Assembly Republicans want Gov. Phil Murphy to call a special session of the legislature to adopt economic relief for a state that has seen considerable unemployment and business closures as a result of COVID-19. Republican legislators say that millions of New Jerseyans are suffering from the “broad shutdowns and restrictions” related to the pandemic, with “looming tax increase on employers scheduled to go into effect July 1 threatens small businesses, nonprofits, and their employees.”
Legislation bill A-5777 was held in the Assembly last voting session. This bill would end the public health emergency but would allow executive orders issued by Governor Murphy to continue until 2022. A-5777 would keep 15 of the governor’s executive orders in place until Jan. 1, 2022, and would allow him to alter and continue making rules on vaccine distribution, virus testing, health care staff allocation, data collection and coordination with local health departments. For the past 15 months the Governor’s executive orders have taken a toll on our children’s physical and emotional health. This is holding back our economy and state from prospering economically and giving the legislature no more power than we had before. A-5777 will be back in the NJ Assembly on June 3rd. I will be a NO vote on this bill. I also oppose the requirement for children wearing masks when they return to school in the fall. Thank you for all of your support!

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