Phil Murphy Celebrates Career of U.S. Senator That Ended with 11 Year Prison Sentence for Political Corruption

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reflected on the career of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday, marking the end of the longtime lawmaker’s tenure following his sentencing to 11 years in…

Phil Murphy Says Wife Tammy is Governor’s “Favorite Drinking Buddy” At State Wine Contest

Gov. Phil Murphy joins First Lady at New Jersey wine competition, celebrates state’s growing industry TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy hosted the New Jersey Wine Competition…

Phil Murphy Hosts Trenton Swamp Meet Focused on Resisting Trump Executive Orders

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy met with his cabinet Monday to discuss the potential impact of the Trump administration’s directive to freeze federal aid and outlined plans for swift…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Announces Support 16-Year-Old Voting Rights in Local Elections

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy expressed his support for allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections, responding to a question posed by the Class President of North Hunterdon High…

New Jersey Governor Murphy expands legal battle against NYC congestion pricing plan

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday that the state has filed updated legal claims in its ongoing lawsuit against the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) over New York City’s…

Governor Murphy lifts state of emergency after 10 days of winter weather and cold

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy officially ended the State of Emergency for New Jersey on Monday, concluding a 10-day response to severe winter weather that impacted all 21 counties. The emergency,…

New Jersey Wins Governor Murphy’s “War of Stupidity” President Says

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday the signing of an executive order halting all new offshore wind farm leases in New Jersey, delivering a blow to a key initiative championed…

Border Czar Says He Could Arrest Governor Phil Murphy and Others Who Interfere in Criminal Alien Arrests

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has issued a stark warning to sanctuary state leaders, including New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, pledging to take legal action against officials who…

New Jersey School Districts Can’t Afford Toilet Paper Under Murphy’s S2 Funding, But State Doesn’t Want to Hear Sob Stories

JACKSON, NJ – According to Jackson School Board President Megan Gardella, at a recent state-hosted hearing with school board leaders from across the state, New Jersey Department of Education officials did not…

Justice Department memo could have dire consequences for Phil Murphy and other New Jersey leaders who obstruct criminal alien deportation

TRENTON, N.J. — A new Justice Department memo under the Trump administration could have serious consequences for New Jersey officials who interfere with federal immigration enforcement, escalating an already tense relationship between…

Days After Asking for Trump Intervention in Congestion Pricing Scheme, Governor Murphy Sues President Over Executive Order

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy announced a new marketing campaign promoting the New Jersey Re-assigning In-State Employees Program (NJ RISE), which offers grants to encourage New York-based companies to relocate New…

Phil Murphy Sues Trump Administration Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Tuesday that the state is spearheading a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, claiming it violates the…

Murphy Raises U.S. Flags in New Jersey After Trump Executive Order

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has ordered U.S. and New Jersey flags to be raised to full-staff on January 20, 2025, following a directive issued by President Donald J. Trump after…

Murphy cancels trip to Trump inauguration, cites snow emergency in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy will not attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., citing a snow emergency in New Jersey that requires his immediate attention. The announcement,…

Governor Murphy declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency, effective Sunday at 8:00 a.m., as a significant winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and dangerously low…

Muslim Rights Group Urges Gov. Murphy to Pass Immigrant Trust Act to Counter Trump Deportations

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to urgently pass the Immigrant Trust Act to protect the state’s immigrant…

Governor Murphy Promises to Reduce Red Tape to Address Migrant Driven Affordable Housing Shortage in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Pushes Zoning Reforms Amid Housing Shortage Fueled by Record Population Growth TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has announced a sweeping plan to reform New Jersey’s zoning and permitting…

Governor Murphy declares state of emergency for South Jersey amid winter storm

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency across seven South Jersey counties as a powerful winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously…

Has Phil Murphy Banned the Sale of Diesel Powered RVs and Motorhomes as Fossil Fuel Bans Begin

TRENTON, NJ — The 2035 gasoline car sales ban in New Jersey started on New Year’s Day. You might think New Jersey still has ten years to fight against Governor Phil Murphy’s…

Should President Biden Consider Pardoning Governor Phil Murphy to Protect him From Possible Trump Administration Charges?

Governor Phil Murphy’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has come under intense scrutiny, and some critics argue his actions warrant legal consequences. At the center of the controversy is a policy requiring…

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