Murphy, Philip D (1957- )

‘Governors Are the C.E.O.s’: State Leaders Weigh Their Might

PORTLAND, Maine — A single senator put parts of President Biden’s domestic agenda in grave danger. The president’s approval ratings are anemic amid deep dissatisfaction with Washington. And as both Mr. Biden, 79, and Donald J. Trump, 76, signal their intentions to run for president again, voters are demanding fresh blood in national politics. Enter […]

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Connecticut to End Statewide School Mask Mandate

Connecticut will permit students and staff members to stop wearing masks in schools by no later than Feb. 28, after Gov. Ned Lamont recommended Monday that the statewide mask mandate end on that date. His remarks came after a move by New Jersey officials earlier Monday to lift that state’s mask mandate for schools. The […]

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School Mask Mandate to Be Lifted in New Jersey

Mr. Murphy, in an interview on Sunday, also said that the implementation was deliberately timed for March, when temperatures will begin to climb, giving schools additional ventilation options. Many schools have kept windows open all winter to improve air flow. The governor has frequently noted that requiring students and staff members to wear masks all […]

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