New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy pardons 40 more, including drug dealers, in latest wave of clemency actions
TRENTON, NJ – In a sweeping move that adds to a growing record of second chances, Governor Phil Murphy announced on Tuesday the pardons of 40 individuals, marking the third round of…
Spadea says Toms River sports star forgave him for supporting Phil Murphy’s initial school funding cuts
TOMS RIVER, NJ — When the Toms River School District faced its first major funding cuts under Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea told the district and the students…
Phil Murphy is suing Trump again, this time over K-12 funding cuts
TRENTON, NJ — Phil Murphy is cutting aid to schools in New Jersey, forcing them to fire teachers, cut programs, and in some cases, putting them into a position where they are…
Murphy and Dems gambled New Jersey’s future on Green New Deal and lost, GOP says
TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senators Michael Testa and Carmen Amato, Jr. sharply criticized New Jersey Democrats on Friday during a committee hearing focused on the state’s rising energy costs. Sen. Testa accused…
Murphy goes silent during raging NJ wildfire — reappears at concentration camp in Poland
TRENTON, N.J. — As a fast-moving wildfire scorched more than 15,000 acres in Ocean County, state officials were notably silent about the disappearance of Governor Phil Murphy — until social media posts…
Governor Murphy just signed the dam bill into law
NJ to spend $28.7M on dam repairs under new law signed by governor TRENTON, N.J. — A bill championed by Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia to restore and repair dams across New Jersey was…
Sherrill blames PJM and fossil fuel influence for N.J. power bill surge vows to continue Murphy green energy agenda
TRENTON, N.J. — On Earth Day, Rep. Mikie Sherrill took to social media to explain the expected 20% spike in New Jersey electricity bills this summer, placing the blame squarely on fossil…
Governor Murphy missing in action as New Jersey forest fire burns
TRENTON, N.J. — As New Jersey firefighters battle a massive 11,500-acre wildfire in Ocean County, Governor Phil Murphy is preparing to lead a week-long overseas economic mission to Europe and the Gulf…
Murphy signs bill exempting nursing mothers from jury duty in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation Tuesday allowing nursing mothers to be excused from jury duty, a move state leaders say will reduce barriers for new parents and align with…
Murphy signs five new bills into law, targeting energy, infrastructure, and healthcare
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed five bills into law Monday, addressing a range of issues from infrastructure funding and utility transparency to dam restoration and prescription regulation. Among the newly…
Governor Murphy Faces Backlash as New Jersey Struggles with REAL ID Appointment Shortages
Trenton, NJ – With the federal REAL ID deadline looming just weeks away, New Jersey residents are grappling with a severe shortage of available appointments at Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) locations, sparking…
Governor Murphy rejects federal request to end DEI in New Jersey public schools
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is fully engaged in a legal game of chicken with the White House and the Department of Justice. On Thursday, the Murphy administration raised…
Feds eye Murphy over sanctuary policy as lawmaker pushes repeal of immigrant trust directive
TRENTON, N.J. — A federal investigation into New Jersey’s sanctuary state policies is breathing new life into a Republican-led push to repeal the Immigrant Trust Directive, which bars state and local law…
New Jersey lawmakers move to cut Murphy summer energy hike with bill to suspend taxes and fees
TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey Republican senators have introduced legislation to temporarily suspend taxes and fees on electricity bills in an effort to reduce costs for residents ahead of expected rate…
Tax Day: Phil Murphy and Trenton Dems’ Favorite Annual Quince de Abril Fiesta
Political Satire: Happy Tax Day, New Jersey! Also known as Quince De Abril! Or, as Governor Phil Murphy and his Trenton Democratic pals probably call it, “Christmas in Spring.” While the rest…
Showdown looms between U.S. Attorney and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy over immigration
NEWARK, NJ – A political storm is brewing in New Jersey as Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, appointed by President Donald Trump, has launched a high-profile investigation into Democratic Governor Phil Murphy…
Governor Murphy wants COVID-19 relief funds four years after pandemic’s end
Trenton, NJ – Four years after the COVID-19 curve was flattened and lockdowns lifted, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is locked in a heated dispute with the Trump administration over federal funds…
Jack Ciattarelli’s Whistleblowing Sparks Federal Investigation into New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
TRENTON, NJ – A political firestorm has erupted in New Jersey as gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli released a leaked New Jersey State Police memo that has triggered a federal investigation into Governor…
Platkin, Murphy Sue Trump…Again
TRENTON, N.J. — The COVID-19 pandemic is over, but New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants the pandemic checks from the federal government to keep coming. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy under federal investigation for ordering police to ignore immigrant arrest orders
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew Platkin are under federal investigation for allegedly instructing state and local law enforcement not to cooperate with federal agencies, according…
Gov. Murphy demands investigation after Muslim NJ teen shot and killed while allegedly attacking civilians
SADDLE BROOK, NJ — A 14-year-old New Jersey native was killed Sunday during an Israeli military operation in the West Bank, prompting a call for answers from Governor Phil Murphy, who confirmed…