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Governor Phil Murphy Pledges Support for Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 22, 20240

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has expressed his full support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. In a recent tweet, Murphy announced that he had spoken with Harris and committed to backing her efforts. “We all must come together to defeat Donald Trump this November. Our democracy depends on it,” Murphy stated, emphasizing the importance of unity in the upcoming election. Murphy’s endorsement highlights his dedication to ensuring a democratic victory in the November elections. Murphy is considered a possibility for the Harris political campaign.

Speculation Rises Over Phil Murphy as Potential VP Candidate for Kamala Harris

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 22, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recent political discussions have centered on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as a potential vice presidential running mate for Kamala Harris, should she seek the presidency. This speculation gains traction amidst a backdrop of endorsement and support within the Democratic Party. Governor Murphy recently endorsed Vice President Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination, praising her capabilities and background as a prosecutor set to sharply contrast against political opponents like former President Donald Trump. “She has been an outstanding VP and has what it takes to be an even better President,” Murphy stated, confirming his full support for

Chris Christie Joins Phil Murphy, Kean, to Call for Menendez Resignation

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 19, 20240

Trenton, NJ – They always say politics makes strange bedfellows, but in this case, not so strange. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joined Governor Phil Murphy in solidarity today, along with U.S. Congressman Tom Kean to call for the resignation of disgraced U.S. Senator Bob Menendez. Following the conviction of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez on corruption charges, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has joined Governor Phil Murphy and Tom Kean Jr. in urging Menendez to resign. Menendez was found guilty on July 16 of all 16 counts against him, including accepting bribes in exchange for providing secret information and

Phil Simms, Paul Rudd, and Meryl Streep Among the 2024 New Jersey Hall of Fame Inductees

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 17, 20240

East Rutherford, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its incoming class of 2024 nominees, following the recent opening of the NJHOF at American Dream. The list of 18 inductees includes renowned actress Meryl Streep, actor Paul Rudd, Jersey Mike’s Subs founder and CEO Peter Cancro, former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms, and singer-songwriter Lesley Gore. The inductees will be honored at the 16th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year’s event will be a pre-taped television special, filmed at the 10,000-square-foot New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream and other

Phil Murphy Continues Fight to Strip Trump of Liquor Licenses Despite Assassination Attempt

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 14, 20240

New Jersey Governor Offers Condolences Amid Controversial Actions Against Trump Properties TRENTON, NJ – Sorry. Not Sorry. That’s the messaging coming from Trenton today as Governor Phil Murphy responds to the failed assassination attempt against former U.S. President Donald Trump. Governor Phil Murphy has expressed his condolences following an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, while simultaneously facing criticism for his administration’s actions against Trump-owned properties in New Jersey. The state’s decision to strip liquor licenses from two Trump golf courses is being seen by some as politically motivated. The action has been described by many pundits as

Phil Murphy Just Dumped A Billion Dollars to Electrify North Jersey Bus Depot

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 12, 20240

NEWARK, NJ—In a major step toward sustainable public transit, NJ TRANSIT has been granted $99.5 million by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to upgrade the Meadowlands Bus Garage in Secaucus. Announced on July 10, this funding is part of New Jersey’s ambitious initiative to transition to a zero-emission bus fleet across the state. The Meadowlands Bus Garage, operational since 1993 and originally designed for diesel buses, will undergo significant renovations to support up to 67 electric buses initially, with plans to expand capacity to 130 buses. The project involves constructing an outdoor charging station equipped with a canopy and pantographs

Phil Murphy Has Made a Mockery Public Education As District Forced to Sell Its Trees

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 9, 20240

OP-ED: The Dire Budget Blues of Toms River Schools: A Humorous Yet Grim Outlook TOMS RIVER, NJ – If this wasn’t a true story, it would be funny, but there’s really nothing funny at all about this. The Toms River school district has been put in a position where it is digging up its landscaping trees and selling them to balance the school budget. In the storied halls of Toms River Regional School District, where the echo of budget cuts rings louder than school bells, administrators have resorted to selling trees to make ends meet. Yes, you heard that right—trees!

New Jersey Mayor Says Phil Murphy Will Receive Bill After $3.75 Million Biden Fundraiser

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 8, 20240

MIDDLETOWN, NJ- Last weekend, President Joe Biden attended a campaign fundraiser at the home of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, which reportedly raised $3.7 million. However, the event has sparked controversy due to the financial burden it placed on the local community, specifically Middletown where the governor’s mansion is located. Mayor Tony Perry of Middletown expressed concerns about the $24,000 in expenses incurred by the township for additional police and security measures needed to manage the event. Perry said the governor should reimburse those expenses to the community. “The Township has been tracking all of our expenses for the event.

New Jersey Split on Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Energy Agenda

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 7, 20240

TRENTON, NJ— Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to make New Jersey a leader in offshore wind energy has drawn increasing criticism from various quarters, including environmentalists, fishermen, and coastal communities. While the governor touts the initiative as a key component of the state’s clean energy future, opponents argue that the plan is fraught with economic, environmental, and social challenges that have not been adequately addressed. One major point of contention is the economic impact of offshore wind projects. Critics argue that the high costs associated with constructing and maintaining offshore wind farms will ultimately be passed on to consumers through

Phil Murphy Sticks Hometown with $24k Bill for Private Biden Campaign Fundraiser

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 2, 20240

Mayor demands reimbursement check from the campaign Middletown, NJ — President Joe Biden came to the Middletown riverside mansion of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this weekend and now, the city is learning it will have to eat the $24,000 in police and security costs incurred by the campaign. That campaign raised $3.7 million and it’s not expected to reimburse the community for its costs. In a News 12 report this week, residents of Middletown are expressing their frustration over the financial burden they must bear for President Joe Biden’s recent trip to New Jersey for a campaign fundraiser. The

Phil Murphy Administration, New Jersey Strip Trump of Golf Course Liquor Licenses

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 2, 20240

TRENTON, NJ – It was part of the plan to attack former U.S. President Trump between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Matt Platkin, and the Democrat Party. Today, they succeeded in using their official powers to deny two golf courses owned by the former President from selling liquor. The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has not renewed the liquor licenses for two golf clubs owned by former President Donald Trump, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the state’s Office of Attorney General. Trump has described the legal attacks on him by local and state governments as

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Says Biden is “On Fire” Raises $3.7 Million for Campaign

Breaking Local News ReportJune 30, 20240

Residents were ordered into travel lockdown during the visit MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Neighborhoods in Middletown were on lockdown for two hours Saturday night, trapped in their homes and not allowed to use their cars, according to some residents, but New Jersey Governor raised $3.7 million at a swank fundraiser at his waterfront mansion. That travel lockdown lasted from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Murphy described Biden as “America’s comeback kid” and said he is not at all concerned about the president’s cognitively deficient demeanor at Thursday night’s debate with former President Donald J. Trump. During his speech to wealthy donors

Phil Murphy Continues to Stack State School Board With Progressives

Breaking Local News ReportJune 29, 20240

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Parker Space recently expressed strong opposition on the Senate floor to the proposed removal of Andy Mulvihill, Vice President of the State Board of Education. He urged his colleagues to reject the nomination of Dr. Claudine Keenan as Mulvihill’s successor. Mulvihill was appointed to the position in 2011 by former Governor Chris Christie and is a partner in the Crystal Springs Resort, according to his biography. Keenan is Stockton University’s dean of the School of Education has been nominated to the New Jersey State Board of Education. Senator Space criticized Governor Murphy’s attempt to remove Mulvihill, labeling

Phil Murphy to Host Confused, Mumbling Elderly Man At His Waterfront Mansion Today

Breaking Local News ReportJune 29, 20240

President Biden to Attend Fundraiser Hosted by Governor Phil Murphy Despite Debate Performance Criticism MIDDLETOWN, NJ—U.S. President Joe Biden is set to visit New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s waterfront estate next Saturday night, despite facing criticism for his recent debate performance against Donald Trump. The event is part of Biden’s nationwide fundraising efforts for his re-election campaign. After his debate with President Donald J. Trump, Biden faced numerous calls from members of his own party to step aside and withdraw from the Presidential election. CNN and MSNBC, two networks that have praised the President, are now calling for action, fearing

Phil Murphy and New Jersey Dems Propose Raising New Jersey Sales Tax

Breaking Local News ReportJune 27, 20240

TRENTON, NJ—Rising inflation and the overall cost of living in New Jersey could get even more expensive this week after Governor Phil Murphy and state Democrats are debating a plan to increase the sales tax rate behind closed Doors. New Jersey’s Governor, Phil Murphy, and the state’s Democratic-led legislature are reportedly discussing a plan to increase taxes on large corporations to support a record-high state budget. and to roll out an increase of New Jersey’s sales and use tax. Governor Murphy, who has increased the state budget from $34 billion to over $55 billion during his six-year tenure, is considering

President Joe Biden to Visit Governor Phil Murphy’s Waterfront Mansion on Saturday

Breaking Local News ReportJune 25, 20240

Presidential Fundraiser at Governor Murphy’s Navesink River Home MIDDLETOWN, NJ—On the evening of June 29, President Joe Biden will visit the expansive waterfront estate of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. This visit is a key part of President Biden’s national fundraising tour amid his re-election campaign. The First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, will accompany him during this strategic stop at the Jersey Shore. Governor Murphy’s team has yet to confirm the event officially, but anticipation is building around the fundraiser set at his residence overlooking the Navesink River. During President Biden’s last visit to Murphy’s home, he reportedly raised over

John Bramnick Offers First Plan for Life in New Jersey After Phil Murphy

Breaking Local News ReportJune 23, 20240

Bramnick Vows to Tackle ‘Blood Sport’ Politics and Street Crime in New Jersey TRENTON, NJ — In a striking critique of New Jersey’s political environment, State Senator John Bramnick, a gubernatorial candidate, condemned what he described as the “blood sport” of state politics. Bramnick highlighted the harsh realities faced by those who defy political powerhouses, including potential loss of employment or business, a situation he insists does not need to be an inherent part of the state’s political culture. Addressing how he would reform the system if elected, Bramnick plans to appoint an attorney general who will balance toughness with

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Hosting President Biden at His Jersey Shore Estate

Breaking Local News ReportJune 22, 20240

MIDDLETOWN, NJ—Get ready for some traffic problems at the Jersey Shore. Next Saturday night, U.S. President Joe Biden will visit the lavish waterfront estate of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The stop is part of Biden’s nationwide fundraising tour during his re-election campaign. According to the New Jersey Globe, Dr. Jill Biden, the First Lady, will chaperone President Biden during his Jersey Shore visit. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his team have not yet acknowledged the fundraiser at his home overlooking the Navesink River. The Globe reports that the last time Joe Biden visited Murphy’s home, he left with

Phil Murphy Forcing Jackson School District to Sell School After Massive Slash in State Funding

Breaking Local News ReportJune 20, 20240

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is being forced to sell a beloved community elementary school in an underserved part of town after state aid cuts under Governor Phil Murphy have placed the district in an dire financial situation. Murphy made no secret of his position on forcing school districts to start shutting down educational facilities. “You got three high schools, you should have two. You have five middle schools, you should have four. Those are hard discussions to have inside of a community, and I get that,” the governor said. The governor and the state legislature have

Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Gas Car Ban Hits Road Block as Sales Down Significantly in 2024

Breaking Local News ReportJune 14, 20240

TRENTON, NJ—By the end of the year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expects 330,000 electric vehicles to be on the Garden State’s roads. Things were going well until this year, and that goal appeared to be attainable. However, this year, sales in the electric vehicle industry have dropped significantly, forcing manufacturers to pull back on their once-ambitious sales goals. The push towards electric vehicles has encountered significant challenges, with uncertain prospects ahead. Although EV sales continue to increase, the growth rate has slowed considerably compared to the peaks seen in 2022 and early 2023. That slowdown will most likely cause

New Bill Challenges Phil Murphy’s Single-Use Bag Ban in New Jersey

Breaking Local News ReportJune 12, 20240

New Jersey Senate Proposes Amendments to Allow Certain Single-Use Paper Bags in Grocery Stores TRENTON, NJ—Senator Joseph P. Cryan has introduced a bill that could change how grocery stores in New Jersey handle paper carryout bags. The bill, presented to the State Senate on Monday, seeks to amend current environmental legislation to permit the distribution of specific types of single-use paper carryout bags. The proposed amendments to P.L.2020, c.117 would allow grocery stores to provide single-use paper carryout bags, provided these bags contain a significant amount of postconsumer recycled content. The adjustments focus on reducing the environmental impact while addressing

Phil Murphy Has Nothing on Trump’s Golf Course Liquor License, Trump Team Says

Breaking Local News ReportJune 11, 20240

TRENTON, NJ – It took less than 24-hours to debunk the State of New Jersey’s potentially dangerous and illegal inquiry into stripping liquor licenses from golf courses owned by President Donald J. Trump. The Trump company today revealed the President doesn’t personally own those licenses and has no personal connection to those licenses. The future of liquor licenses at Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf courses has come into question following his 34-count felony conviction related to hush-money payments and record falsification. The New Jersey Attorney General’s office is currently reviewing whether this conviction could disqualify the former president from holding

Most in New Jersey Don’t Want Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Farms

Breaking Local News ReportJune 9, 20240

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Support for the development of offshore wind turbines in New Jersey has seen a significant decline, particularly in coastal areas, according to a recent poll by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University. While 50% of New Jersey residents still support the state’s initiative to build wind turbines off the coast to generate electricity, this number represents a 30 percentage point drop from 2019 when support was at 80%. Residents of coastal communities show the steepest decline in support, with only 33% currently in favor compared to 77% four years ago. The main concerns

Phil Murphy’s Plan To Stop People From Escaping New Jersey is a Failure, Opponent Says

Government NewsJune 4, 20240

TRENTON, NJ – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco expressed disappointment over the failure of the StayNJ Task Force to address critical funding issues for the property tax relief program. Bucco highlighted the lack of a clear plan to fund the $1.2 billion annual StayNJ initiative, which aims to alleviate property taxes for New Jersey residents. Bucco criticized the Trenton Democrats for not presenting a viable financial strategy for StayNJ. He suggested that without significant cuts to wasteful spending, the Democrats would struggle to finance the program without either harming vulnerable groups through service cuts or imposing new taxes. “It’s

Phil Murphy Launches “Secure the Shore” Despite Claim That Everything Is Normal

Breaking Local News ReportJune 2, 20240

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – In light of recent upheaval at the Jersey Shore and Governor Phil Murphy’s claim that everything is fine at the Jersey Shore, the state has announced a ‘Secure the Shore’ public safety campaign. The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) has announced the launch of its “Secure the Shore” campaign to safeguard the state’s 141-mile coastline and popular entertainment venues. The initiative, which spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day, focuses on Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties. It combines the efforts of local, county, state, and federal law enforcement to boost