Guadagno: Murphy Should Come Clean on NJ Tax Cap Plan
by Ricky Diaz West Long Branch, NJ – After Kim Guadagno challenged Phil Murphy for refusing to support the extension of an important property tax control that expires at the end of the…
Murphy comes out swinging against Guadagno, pledges to support Planned Parenthood
NEWARK — A day after clinching his party’s nomination in the race to succeed Gov. Chris Christie, Democratic hopeful Phil Murphy pledged to restore the millions of dollars the outgoing Republican governor…
Guadagno, Murphy Win Primary Elections
TRENTON, N.J. — Phil Murphy, the wealthy former ambassador who plowed $16 million on his own money into his campaign, brushed aside his five Democratic rivals and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno prevailed…
Murphy pitches plan to fix NJ Transit that could include new tax
TRENTON — Phil Murphy, the Democratic front-runner for New Jersey governor, on Thursday unveiled his plan to overhaul problem-plagued NJ Transit — and he didn’t rule out instituting a new tax to…
New Jersey Enacts New Law Against Home Invasions
Morris County Enforces New Law Against Home Invasions **Morristown, NJ** - Morris County law enforcement is taking action against home invasions with the implementation of a new law. This decision follows a…
Senate Republicans Thank George Helmy For His Service and Bid Him a Fond Farewell
New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statements thanking George Helmy for his service and wished him well after he announced that he would be departing his role as Chief of Staff…
Senate Republicans Release FY 2024 Budget Resolutions
The Republican members of the New Jersey Senate released their budget resolutions today which include proposed changes to Governor Phil Murphy's FY 2024 State Budget proposal.…
Testa & Durr: Despite Democrat Fearmongering, Nobody Is Looking to Ban Books
Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Ed Durr said that despite fearmongering from Gov. Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats, nobody is looking to ban books of any kind.…
O’Scanlon & Testa Say Trenton Democrats Are Prioritizing Pork Over School Funding in State Budget
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon and Sen. Michael Testa said Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative Democrats have prioritized funding political pork projects at the expense of schools in their FY 2024 state budget proposal.…
Oroho Statement on Partial Restoration of School Funding
Statement from Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho on legislation that would partially restore school funding that's being cut in Gov. Phil Murphy's FY 2024 State Budget proposal.…
District 10 Lawmakers to Governor: ‘Why Are You Choosing Criminals Over Children?’
Gov. Phil Murphy gets a failing grade on his state school aid proposal, say Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano.…
Senate Republicans Set Priorities for Responsible Budget Proposal Ahead of Governor’s Speech
With Gov. Phil Murphy set to deliver the annual budget message next week to the Legislature, Senate Republicans laid out their priorities for a responsible state budget.…
As Whale Deaths Rise, Senate Republicans Call for Temporary Halt to Wind Farm Survey Work
Senate Republicans are calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to temporarily halt wind farm development work that might be linked to a sudden spike in whale deaths around the Jersey Shore.…
Durr Says It’s Clear Democrats’ New Gun Law Will Be Struck Down After Another Court Loss
Sen. Ed Durr responded after a federal judge blocked the enforcement of additional sections of a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy that establishes unconstitutional restrictions on the concealed carry of…
Bucco Says “I Told You So” After Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of New Concealed Carry Restrictions Imposed by Democrats
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco responded after a federal judge blocked enforcement of new concealed carry restrictions that were advanced by New Jersey Democrats and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy last…
Editorial: NJ’s on the Wrong Track, but it Doesn’t Have to Stay that Way
In this response to Gov. Phil Murphy's 2023 State of the State Address, Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said the outlook for New Jersey continues to get worse after five years of…
Senator Polistina Calls for Suspension of All Offshore Wind Development Activity Following Multiple Whale Deaths
After six dead whales washed up on area beaches, Sen. Vince Polistina urged Gov. Phil Murphy to order a suspension of all offshore wind development activities so that a full and proper…
Oroho: Will Governor Use Federal Funds to Stop $300 Million July 4th Employer Tax Increase?
Sen. Steven Oroho said it appears possible that Gov. Phil Murphy will use federal funds as proposed by Republicans to stop a major tax increase on New Jersey employers.…
Oroho: Democrats Proposing No Significant New Tax Relief for New Jerseyans
Statement from Sen. Steven Oroho on a budget-related announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic legislative issues.…
Déjà Vu All Over Again as Governor’s Office Grapples With Another Sex Scandal
New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…