Murphy signs law banning plastic forks, knives, spoons — and yes, the spork — before leaving office

TRENTON, NJ – In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic distribution of single-use plastic utensils and condiment packets at…

Murphy dishes last-minute pardon of Democrat party money man’s son in fatal hit-and-run

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy ignited a political firestorm in his final hours in office after issuing a full pardon to Harris Jacobs, the son of prominent Democratic fundraiser…

On the way out, Murphy vetoes key anti-ICE bills in final hours, leaving issue to new governor Sherrill

Trenton, NJ – In his final act before leaving office, Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two major immigration-related bills Monday, blocking efforts to permanently limit cooperation between New Jersey law enforcement and federal…

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Murphy signs sweeping reforms to tighten oversight and transparency for New Jersey charter schools

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed two major bills overhauling the state’s 30-year-old Charter School Program Act, enacting sweeping reforms to strengthen transparency, governance, and financial accountability for charter schools…

Murphy announces seventh round of medical debt relief, wiping out $16 million for 14,000 residents

TRENTON, NJ – Nearly 14,000 New Jersey residents will soon see their medical bills erased as Governor Phil Murphy announced the seventh round of the state’s medical debt relief initiative, abolishing almost…

Murphy signs bill bringing cursive writing back to New Jersey classrooms

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation requiring the return of cursive handwriting instruction in New Jersey’s public schools, reinstating a traditional skill that had largely disappeared from classrooms over…

The Federal Government Can’t Be Trusted: Murphy signs new vaccine law to create state-based immunization guidance

Trenton, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy announced he has signed legislation shifting New Jersey’s vaccination and immunization guidance from federal to state oversight, citing growing concerns about misinformation and distrust in public…

Governor Murphy Gave New Jersey’s Illegal Aliens $88 Million While Vets Begged for Basics

Murphy spends $88M on undocumented immigrants while veterans struggle for basics TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy leaves office after approving nearly $88 million in spending for undocumented immigrants and other residents…

Governor Murphy Officially Declares New Jersey’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Over Days Before Leaving Office

TRENTON, N.J. – Nearly six years after declaring a public health emergency that reshaped daily life across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy has officially signed Executive Order No. 415, ending the state’s…

Governor-elect Sherrill meets with transition team as power transfer from Murphy gains momentum

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill met this week with her transition team and policy advisors as the state moves closer to the formal handoff of power from outgoing Governor…

Phil Murphy Budgets $1 Million to Fund New Jersey’s Fight Against Trump , Raises Taxes

TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has released his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for New Jersey, outlining $58.1 billion in spending, an increase of roughly $2 billion from the previous year.…

Useless Weird Sh-t: Phil Murphy gives 350,000 Ex-Cons Right to Serve on Jury duty

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order this week restoring jury service rights to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who have completed their criminal sentences, calling it a…

Phil Murphy Wants Convicted Felons to Sit on Juries, GOP Lawmakers Object

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator Michael Testa sharply criticized reports that Governor Phil Murphy is preparing to issue an executive order permitting individuals convicted of serious crimes to serve on juries, calling the…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy R and First Lady Tammy Murphy greet parade-goers during the 61st Annual Labor Day Parade in south Plainfield

NJ Dems Give $26 Million To Tammy Murphy Committee as Part of $128 Million Taxpayer Funded Spending Spree

Trenton, NJ – Move over Minnesota, New Jersey’s last-minute effort to funnel over a hundred million dollars into political pet projects, including $26 million to a committee run by New Jersey First…

Phil Murphy Signs Student Cell Phone Ban for New Jersey Public Schools

RAMSEY, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy signed bipartisan legislation Wednesday requiring all New Jersey K–12 schools to adopt policies restricting student use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices during the school…

New Jersey School Cell Phone Ban Bill Hits Governor Murphy’s Desk

Trenton, NJ – A bill that would allow New Jersey’s public schools to ban or heavily restrict student cell phone use passed both houses of the Legislature unanimously this week, positioning it…

Murphy administration raids $190M from Clean Energy Fund to fill budget gaps for NJ Transit

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have approved the diversion of $190 million from the state’s Clean Energy Fund to close budget shortfalls in the upcoming fiscal year, reigniting criticism from environmental…

Phil Murphy Explains Why New Jersey Needs a Sales Tax Increase, Slams Plan to Cut Taxes

Trenton, NJ – If taxes are your number one concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you. It was the message Governor Phil Murphy rode into Trenton and he’s riding that…

Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Plan Deemed a National Security Risk by Trump Administration

TRENTON, NJ – The Trump administration has ordered an immediate pause on all large-scale offshore wind projects across the United States, citing classified national security concerns identified by the Department of War,…

Governor Murphy Pardons More Murderers, Drug Dealers, and Violent Criminals in Final Days in Office

TRENTON, N.J. – Marking one year since launching his clemency initiative, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that he has now granted more than 300 acts of clemency, including pardons and commutations, as…

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