New Jersey cites Hurricane Katrina-era law to block some coronavirus records

New Jersey cites Hurricane Katrina-era law to block some coronavirus records

Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is citing a 2005 emergency powers law enacted after Hurricane Katrina to block some information about the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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New Jersey cites Hurricane Katrina-era law to block some coronavirus records

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