Murphy Administration Declares Mother’s Day Flowers as Essential

TRENTON, NJ – Just two weeks after trying to shut down the tulip drive-through industry in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy’s administration wants residents to know that buying Mother’s Day flowers is…

Owner of Bridgewater BBQ Slams Murphy Over Draconian Closures that Will Bankrupt Thousands of Small Businesses in NJ

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – John Piazzola, owner of “Smokin’n Chick’s | Got Wood BBQ” said he was insulted by road signs placed by the administration of Governor Phil Murphy telling New Jersey residents…

Lakewood Rabbi Suing Governor, Murphy’s Laws Unconstitutional, Joined by Priest

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rabbi Yisrael A. Knopfler and Reverend Kevin Robinson have filed a lawsuit in federal court against Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan. …

Rullo to Governor Murphy: No Aid to Illegal Aliens When Legal Citizens Can’t Even Claim Benefits

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – New Jerseyians are going on 35 days without receiving their unemployment checks, but Governor Phil Murphy is now looking at giving illegal aliens a $600 per week state…

Report: Seaside Heights May Keep Boardwalk Closed Until Murphy Lifts Stay-At-Home Order

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Shorebeat – Seaside Heights, home to one of New Jersey’s more popular boardwalks is now saying the borough may take a wait-and-see approach to reopening its boardwalk, according…

It’s Official: Governor Murphy Closes New Jersey Schools for Remainder of School Year

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has followed in the footsteps of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and closed public schools for the duration of the 2019-2020 school year. The…

“Keep Schools Closed!” NJ Educational Coalition Tells Governor Murphy

TRENTON, NJ – A coalition of public workers unions, administrative associations, PTO’s and the New Jersey School Board Association are lobbying Governor Phil Murphy to keep schools in the Garden State closed…

Governor Murphy to Announce Fate of New Jersey Schools on Monday

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy initially said he will make decisions on reopening New Jersey’s public and private schools by May 15th, but on Sunday, he indicated he will “address the…

Jersey Democrats Loving Murphy’s Plan to Bail Out Illegal Aliens in State

Trenton – Senate President Pro Tempore M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement commending Governor Murphy’s willingness to assist undocumented immigrants: “I am encouraged to hear that Governor Murphy is willing to explore…

Shore Senators Demand Real, Responsible Plan for Murphy to Reopen the Jersey Shore

Dear Governor Murphy, As legislators serving Jersey Shore communities from Sandy Hook to Cape May, we write to you on behalf of the families we represent who depend on summer tourism for…

Senator Wants Murphy to end Ridiculous Ban on Non-COVID-19 Healthcare Procedures

At-Risk Patients Can’t Get the Care They Need Senator Joe Pennacchio, while applauding the Governor for opening up parks, is calling on the Murphy Administration to begin reinstating “elective” surgeries in the…

Senator: The Only Knucklehead in NJ is Governor Phil Murphy

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Joe Pennacchio released the following statement after Governor Murphy Governor had “knucklehead” signs posted on state highways. “I strongly condemn the flippant language the Governor has used in press…

NJ.com Report: Murphy isn’t done trying to hike taxes on N.J. millionaires

Are Checks and Balances to Murphy’s Abuse of Executive Orders on the Way?

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Brian Bergen is introducing legislation to put a layer of checks and balances on the governor’s ability to enact emergency executive orders. “The governor’s ability to unilaterally impose restrictions…

NJ Assemblyman: Murphy Holding State Hostage with No Real Plan to Reopen

SPARTA, N.J. – Following Assemblyman Parker Space’s comments that the governor’s plan to restart the state’s economy was more of a road block than a road back, he issued an online petition and…

Here Are 20 Bars, Breweries and Restaurants Facing Liquor License Suspensions in New Jersey for Violating Murphy’s Law

NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) this week issued charges against 20 bars, restaurants, breweries and liquor stores for violating…

Police Shut Down Gym Operating Illegally During Murphy Crackdown in Ocean County

POINT PLEASANT BORO, NJ – At no time can you work out at a gym under Governor Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 statewide crackdown, even at the Anytime Fitness in Point Pleasant. Police charged…

Murphy Just Reopened Parks in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Murphy just announced the reopening of all state parks, golf course and county parks as of May 2nd. Although his authority will automatically open the state park facilities,…

Governor Murphy Halts Homestead Rebate, Amato Says That Relief Needed During COVID-19

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mayor Carmen Amato, of Berkeley Township today said he wants to see Governor Murphy reinstate the homestead rebate plan in New Jersey. The program provides property tax relief…

After Murphy Shutdown Drive Through Event, NJ Tulip Farm Alive, Well and Thriving

MILLSTONE, NJ – Earlier this month, Governor Phil Murphy threatened two tulip farm owners to shut down their drive through tulip farm experience, but that hasn’t stopped Holland Ridge Farms in Cream…

Murphy Announces All-Star Team of Corporate Executives Tasked With Developing Reopening Strategy

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed an executive order creating a commission charged with advising the administration on the timing and preparation for New Jersey’s recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown. The Governor’s Restart and Recovery…

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