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…
Murphy orders cops to stop aiding ICE in sweep of violent illegals: ‘Hands off’ order issued to NJ troopers
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey State Police officers have been instructed not to act on tens of thousands of newly added immigration warrants in a federal database, according to an internal memo…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy files 20th lawsuit against Trump administration
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 14 other states in suing the Trump administration for what he alleges are illegal terminations and delays of federally funded…
Phil Murphy Calls for Resignation of Drunk Driving New Jersey Mayor
Trenton, NJ – – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has publicly called for the resignation of Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca following her arrest on St. Patrick’s Day for driving under the…
700,000 New Jersey Residents at Risk of Losing Health Benefits after Murphy Raided $10 Billion Safety Net
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblyman Al Barlas slammed the Murphy administration on Wednesday for draining the state’s historic $10 billion surplus, warning that reckless spending has left Medicaid recipients vulnerable amid…
New Jersey, Phil Murphy suing Trump over new voting crackdown targeting noncitizens
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Thursday joined a 19-state coalition in suing the Trump administration over a new executive order that imposes sweeping voting restrictions nationwide,…
New Jersey Senator Calls for Gov. Murphy to Give Back $85 Million Energy Tax as Rates Skyrocket
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey State Senator Carmen Amato (R-9) is urging the state to return an $85 million sales tax windfall to residents, following revelations at a recent budget hearing that…
Murphy Celebrates Cory Booker’s Heroic Marathon Senate Speech
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took to X this week to praise Senator Cory Booker for what he called a “historic” 24-hour-plus speech on the Senate floor, branding the…
Governor Murphy Signs Bill to Thwart Rampant Retail Crimes in New Jersey
Governor Signs Legislation to Combat Retail Crime in New Jersey **Trenton, NJ** - Governor Phil Murphy has enacted bipartisan legislation spearheaded by Senator Holly Schepisi to tackle the growing issue of organized…
Governor Murphy Signs Deepfake Legislation into Law
Governor Murphy Signs Deepfake Legislation into Law **Trenton, NJ** - Governor Phil Murphy has enacted a new law to address the issue of unlawfully created or distributed deepfakes. The legislation, sponsored by…
Feds to Murphy: New Jersey’s temporary COVID school slush fund has been turned off
TRENTON, N.J. — Federal education officials informed New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy that pandemic-era relief funds have ended, prompting a political clash over the future of school district budgets across the state.…
Governor Murphy Ready to Tackle Rampant Retail Theft, a Problem He Created in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he has a solution to a problem he created. Since taking office, his relaxed stance on retail theft-related crimes and liberal judges unwilling…
Phil Murphy is Raising Taxes $1 Billion This Year as Parting Gift to New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — If taxes are your main concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you now, and definitely won’t be the state for you after this year. Key Points New…
Sen. Amato urges Governor Murphy to scrap 6% cap on school aid increases for 2026
TRENTON, NJ — Senator Carmen Amato (R-9) on Tuesday called on Governor Phil Murphy to eliminate the 6% cap on school aid increases in the upcoming fiscal year, arguing it prevents adequate…
Here Are 13 Fun Recreational Activities Phil Murphy Wants to Tax in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing backlash from Republican lawmakers over a proposal in his latest budget plan that would impose sales taxes on a range of recreational and participatory…
Phil Murphy Wishes They All Could Be California…Laws
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is on a mission to California-ize the state of New Jersey before he leaves office. It has been the cornerstone of his administration, to…
Governor Murphy on Middletown 10% Tax Increase and School Closures: The Math Doesn’t Lie
Middletown, NJ, March 30, 2025 – Residents of Middletown, New Jersey, are confronting a proposed 10.1% school tax increase as the Middletown Township School District grapples with a $10 million budget shortfall…
Phil Murphy: The Unsung Hero Who Made New Jersey Great Again
TRENTON, NJ – MMove over, MAGA hats—Governor Phil Murphy has been quietly making New Jersey great again in his own inimitable way. Sure, his methods might’ve ruffled a few feathers (and bank…
Republicans slam Murphy energy policies as NJ utility bills soar
TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa (R-1) are demanding answers from the Murphy administration and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities…
Letter: If Phil Murphy Loves California So Much, Why Not Move There?
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has never been shy about his admiration for California. From his progressive policy pushes to his frequent nods to the Golden State’s approach on climate, taxes, and…
Phil Murphy Just Dropped a $51 Million Tax Increase on Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Vapes
TRENTON, NJ — Smokers and vapers in New Jersey would pay more under Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget, which includes significant increases to tobacco and vapor product taxes projected to generate $51…