Has New Jersey Gone MAGA? Phil Murphy Responds to Trump’s Red Shift in the Once Blue Garden State
Murphy brushes off GOP surge in New Jersey as ‘Trump moment’ but admits 2025 race will be tight Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil … Read more
Murphy brushes off GOP surge in New Jersey as ‘Trump moment’ but admits 2025 race will be tight Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law two bills directing state regulators to investigate New Jersey’s skyrocketing electricity costs, a crisis that … Read more
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills Thursday aimed at tightening the leash on regional power grid operator PJM Interconnection amid … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — A trio of Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 13th Legislative District announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at stopping new Department of … Read more
NEPTUNE, NJ — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon is calling Neptune’s largest-ever property tax increase the direct result of Democratic leadership in Trenton slashing … Read more
Trenton, NJ – Rumors circulating on social media claim that Governor Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive, is personally profiting from New Jersey’s booming … Read more
Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy blasted the Trump Administration on Thursday for terminating the federal Solar for All (SFA) grant program, saying the move … Read more
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — An overwhelming 85% of New Jersey residents are dissatisfied with how the state government is handling the cost of living and … Read more
RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration … Read more
TRENTON — Alina Habba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, is leading a federal investigation into … Read more
Former President Barack Obama re-entered the political arena Friday night with a campaign appearance in Red Bank, New Jersey, to support Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rep. … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill joined a growing list of New Jersey Democrats Thursday in blaming President Donald Trump and GOP candidate … Read more
In a decisive move that reflects the realities of a rapidly evolving media landscape, New Jersey has taken a historic step by ending the long-standing … Read more
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Governor Phil Murphy to immediately freeze hundreds of state budget items he … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District is warning of potential summer school cancellations and exploring Chapter 9 bankruptcy as it faces … Read more
Murphy slams GOP spending bill, urges NJ Republicans to oppose it TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sharply criticized a Republican-backed federal spending … Read more
As summer travel peaks and families hit the road, the idea of a gas tax holiday in New Jersey has surfaced as a potential relief … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping new federal proposal in Congress, backed by President Donald Trump includes tax penalties and funding restrictions that could severely impact … Read more
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of workers across New Jersey served as contact tracers, playing a critical role in tracking the spread … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco on Friday condemned the state budget process led by Democrats, calling it rushed and lacking transparency. … Read more
New Jersey stands at a critical juncture in its energy policy. Governor Phil Murphy and the Democratic leadership have championed an ambitious vision for a … Read more
Look at what is happening around New Jersey. Homelessness is on the rise, and in the state that touts itself as the most diverse and … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — There’s more bad news for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Democrats in Trenton pushing a 2035 gasoline powered car ban and … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill has pointed the finger at President Donald Trump for New Jersey’s recent 20% energy rate hike, which … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s government bank accounts are about to see a huge increase in tax revenue collected from anyone who pays an electric … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has directed state authorities to increase security for public officials across New Jersey following the fatal shooting of Minnesota … Read more
New Jersey is a crazy mess and this weekend, things got a bit crazier as thousands came out for a “No Kings” protest against President … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the state has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general in suing the … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation would amend New Jersey’s existing SREC-II solar energy incentive program to include solar projects located on roadside right-of-way areas. The … Read more
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell and EDF Renewables, is seeking to withdraw from its flagship New Jersey … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is proposing a $430 million plan to issue utility bill credits to New Jersey residents, but the timing … Read more
If taxing fun is your main concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you. TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing renewed opposition … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Democratic leadership in the New Jersey Senate to advance legislation and … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) on Thursday praised the U.S. Senate’s approval of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday hosted a meeting with governors at the White House, where he issued a strong warning to … Read more
TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is only looking out for your interests and those of your children and grandchildren. That’s why he is forcing … Read more
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has essentially gone dark, hiding from the public eye following a firestorm of controversy ignited by comments … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to reinstate formula-based municipal aid in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and first lady Tammy Murphy marked Valentine’s Day by taking part in a lighthearted quiz to test … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — If a cheap electricity bill is your primary concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you. New Jersey’s aggressive push toward … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – President Donald J. Trump has sent a warning letter to New Jersey and other states that have implemented Diversity Equity and Inclusion … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy took office in 2018, he pledged to lead New Jersey towards a future powered by affordable, clean energy. … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy promised to fight the Trump administration to the death, and now he’s making good on that offer. … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has granted clemency to three convicted murderers, allowing them to be released from prison and placed under parole supervision, … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 381 on Monday, creating an Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis to strengthen … Read more
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s approach to handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers remains unclear, with local officials caught between state mandates and … Read more
HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey church that received $18 million in federal aid to resettle migrants is now struggling after its funding was … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. – A coalition of 14 state attorneys general announced plans to sue the U.S. Department of the Treasury over its decision to grant … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — ICE director Tom Homan issued a stern warning to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, vowing that the federal government will take legal … Read more