Gov. Murphy declares state of emergency due to shortage of baby formula
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in New Jersey due to the shortage of baby formula.
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May 18, 2022, 10:25 AM
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276ds agoGov. Phil Murphy has signed
an executive order declaring a state of emergency in New Jersey due to the
shortage of baby formula.
The governor made the
announcement Tuesday on News 12's
"Ask Gov. Murphy" program.
He said the order will
ensure that stores cannot gouge prices on what formula is left. The rules make
it so that during the state of emergency, prices on baby formula cannot be
raised more than 10%.
"From today forward, as long as that state of
emergency is in effect, folks can't raise prices more than 10%,” says Murphy.
“It’s the maximum. Also, the Department
of Health is putting out a website – nj.gov/babyformula
and that’s going to give folks lots of links into WIC programs,
into food banks, into mental health services, you know how this thing is
incredibly stressful for young moms and dads."
The website will provide
New Jersey residents with information about programs to help them get formula
and food for their children.
The governor also said he
will look into getting federal funds to help underserved communities impacted
by the shortage.
