Open enrollment has ended but you can still sign up for health coverage if you’ve experienced certain life events like the birth of a child or if you qualify for NJ Family Care.
The Opportunity Zones program was enacted as part of the 2017 federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and is designed to drive long-term capital investments into low-income rural and urban communities.
The State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP) and the School Employees’ Health Benefits Plan (SEHBP) together cover over 800,000 active and retired members in New Jersey.
04/18/2019
04/18/2019
The Opioid Recovery Employment Program, also known as Pathways to Recovery, is part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s multi-faceted, multi-agency strategy to combat the state’s worsening opioid crisis.
From the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
04/18/2019
“I applaud the Governor’s commitment to the future of our young people in creating the Task Force on Youth Justice in New Jersey. We know this task force will be a part of any process involving how to best rehabilitate youth...."
04/17/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will increase civil penalties for energy slamming practices, which involve changing consumers’ electric power or gas supplier without their knowledge or consent.
04/17/2019
The tentative deal reached between Rutgers University and the 4,800 members of Rutgers AAUP-AFT is not only good news for students and faculty, but moves our state’s flagship university closer to being a true model for fairness, diversity, and pay equity. ..."
04/17/2019
Restoration Nearly Two Weeks Ahead of Target Date
From NJ TRANSIT
04/16/2019
Today, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 66, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff to honor the life of former Senate Minority Leader Thomas Gagliano on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
04/15/2019
“Nicholas DiMona III made his community, his state, and his country proud while bravely serving in the U.S. Army,” said Governor Murphy.
04/15/2019
Governor’s FY2020 Budget Includes an Additional $68 Million for Preschool Programs
04/14/2019
Today, Governor Murphy signed SJR57 into law, designating April 14th as Sikh Day in honor of Vaisakhi, a holiday celebrated by the Sikh community.
04/12/2019
Today, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 64, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff to honor the life of Dr. Derrick Nelson, the principal of Westfield High School, on Monday, April 15, 2019.
04/12/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will allow terminally ill New Jersey adults to end their lives peacefully, with dignity, and at their own discretion.
04/11/2019
El Gobernador Phil Murphy firmó hoy como ley la norma que exige el cumplimiento de las leyes de paridad en cuanto a salud mental para mejorar la transparencia y la responsabilidad relacionada con la cobertura del seguro de salud para aquellas personas en Nueva Jersey que sufren de trastornos de salud mental y uso de sustancias.
04/11/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will enhance enforcement of mental health parity laws by improving transparency and accountability related to the insurance coverage of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services for New Jersey residents.
04/10/2019
“As Governor, I have made future-focused energy policy, based on the transformation of New Jersey to a clean energy economy, a top priority of my administration,” said Governor Phil Murphy.
04/9/2019
The registry, which will be developed as part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) membership in the Business Network for Offshore Wind, will create a free online portal where investors exploring offshore wind-related projects in New Jersey will be able to find Jersey-based companies to partner with or purchase from.
04/8/2019
También se extenderá la asistencia de alquiler a los propietarios que aún tienen viviendas en reconstrucción
04/8/2019
Homeowners Still Rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy Will Also Receive Rental Assistance Extension
04/5/2019
“We are extremely happy to receive a DOT grant for our Franklin Ave/Knoll Dr. Project. As a Municipality with only one county road and three state highways traveling east to west, it is essential that we receive aid from the state on the many commuter cut through streets.” - Mayor Thomas Andes, Denville
04/5/2019
$161 Million in Grants Will Help 537 Municipalities with Critical Infrastructure Projects
04/4/2019
Joined by Secretary of State Tahesha Way and Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Governor Phil Murphy today celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 51st anniversary of his death by naming 14 new members to the New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission.
04/4/2019
Governor’s FY 2020 Budget Proposed Includes $15.4 Billion to Support K-12 Schools – A Record Level of State Education Aid Across Union County, 19 of 21 School Districts Will See Increases in State Aid
04/3/2019
“We applaud Governor Murphy for issuing an Executive Order improving government transparency and engaging people directly affected by policy changes. These regulatory principles are a great step towards building a thriving New Jersey and making our state a place everyone can afford to call home.”-- Staci Berger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Housing and Community Development Network of NJ
04/3/2019
A4342 w/GR (Tully, Swain, Benson, Egan Jones/Lagana
04/2/2019
This Executive Order rescinds and replaces Governor Christie’s Executive Order No. 2 (2010), which outlined the regulatory principles of the prior administration.
04/2/2019
Comisión encargada garantiza un recuento completo y preciso en todo el estado
04/1/2019
A wildfire that consumed 11,638 acres of lands in the Pinelands region of New Jersey is fully contained and all roads around the fire are open, ...
From the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection:
04/1/2019
Complete Count Commission Charged with Ensuring Accurate Count Statewide
03/29/2019
Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 62, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff to honor the life of former Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson on Monday, April 1, 2019.
03/31/2019
"The forest fire in Ocean and Burlington Counties covers 10,000 acres and is currently 75 percent contained. First responders are working quickly to limit further expansion. The cause is under investigation and we remind all of those in and around the affected area to remain vigilant, and heed the instructions of safety officials. ..."
03/29/2019
03/29/2019
Acting Governor Sheila Oliver and Secretary of State Tahesha Way will join Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, school officials, and Newark’s Complete Count Committee on Monday, April 1, 2019 to kick off the state’s efforts to promote participation in Census 2020.
03/28/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today signed a joint resolution (SJR120) designating March 22 to March 28 of each year as “Doula Appreciation Week” in New Jersey.
03/28/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today signed A4134 into law, establishing the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program. The legislation requires employers with 25 or more employees to participate in a retirement savings program administered through automatic payroll deductions, allowing employees of small businesses to save for retirement and take control of their financial futures.
03/26/2019
Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Zakiya Smith Ellis today announced the release of “Where Opportunity Meets Innovation: A Student-Centered Vision for New Jersey Higher Education,”
03/25/2019
“Allowing terminally ill and dying residents the dignity to make end-of-life decisions according to their own consciences is the right thing to do. I look forward to signing this legislation into law.”
03/22/2019
03/22/2019
“New Jersey is the first state in the country to couple decriminalizing marijuana with strong criminal justice reform measures to redress the decades of immense harm inflicted by an unfair system. ..."
03/22/2019
Effort to Advance ACA Infrastructure and Protections in NJ
03/21/2019
"I want to speak to those who might be on the fence. I don’t know if you have been arrested for marijuana. Please, get on the right side, so we can make history, so that our young men and women can get on with their lives. It all depends on that vote Monday. Please, we need your help. This Governor is working hard, with the legislature, to make a difference. We need your vote Monday, so our family members can begin to live again."
03/21/2019
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are launching #GoGreenNJ, a social media campaign to promote simple tips that New Jerseyans can do at home to help protect the environment and reduce the impacts of climate change.
03/21/2019
Governor Phil Murphy filed the following nominations today to the NJ TRANSIT Corporation Board.
03/21/2019
Governors Highlight Continued Support, Boost in Funding to Help Low-Income Students Graduate
03/20/2019
“The New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund is a bold new idea that will connect New Jersey startups with the funding they need to grow and foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem while generating new revenues for the State. It is a true win-win for businesses and New Jersey taxpayers.”
03/19/2019
Governor Murphy’s previous budget increased investment in NJ TRANSIT by $167 million, a 118 percent increase from the previous administration’s last year.
03/18/2019
Governor Phil Murphy signed the following bills into law ... .
03/18/2019
“Fort Lee is just one example of many school districts where state funding failed to keep pace with a rapidly growing community, forcing the district to make tough choices as the number of students grew while the budget did not. By putting our school districts on a level playing field, we can ensure that all of New Jersey children have the tools they need to succeed.”
03/15/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today visited Governor Ricardo Rosselló of Puerto Rico at La Fortaleza, the Governor’s residence in San Juan. During the meeting, the two discussed a number of issues... .
03/15/2019
03/14/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) has reached another milestone, adding 25,500 new patients, nearly 1,000 caregivers and 412 doctors since Governor Murphy took office.
03/13/2019
First Lady Tammy Murphy today held a roundtable discussion at Children’s Futures in Trenton to highlight $1 million in funding in Governor Murphy’s proposed budget to provide doula care service to expectant mothers on Medicaid.
03/12/2019
The Governor Also Joins the Efforts of ‘Do Not Stand Idly By’
From the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
03/12/2019
Agreement Reached on Tax Rate, Regulatory Structure, and Expungement Provisions
03/11/2019
Governor Phil Murphy used today’s New Jersey Opportunity Zone Summit to demonstrate the State’s preparedness for attracting investment to the 169 Opportunity Zones in 75 municipalities spread across New Jersey's 21 counties.
03/11/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today proposed a renewed Brownfields Redevelopment tax credit program as part of his vision for incentives reform.
03/08/2019
03/08/2019
This week the Bayonne Board of Education received notice that they will receive over $7.8 million from the New Jersey Department of Education that will allow them to offer full-day pre-k in September 2019.
03/08/2019
Mayors and elected officials from across New Jersey today lauded Governor Murphy’s plan to boost school funding in his proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget.
03/08/2019
Agreement Yields $70.4 Million in Sustainable Health Care Savings If Adopted by All Bargaining Units
03/7/2019
Agreement Yields $70.4 Million in Sustainable Health Care Savings If Adopted by All Bargaining Units
03/6/2019
The Governor’s FY2020 Budget Includes an Increase of $100 Million in the State General Fund Subsidy for the Agency and a Commitment to No Fare Hikes Based on its Passage
03/05/2019
The Governor’s proposed budget lays out a plan to put New Jersey on a responsible path forward through over $1.1 billion in sustainable savings and support for our middle class through targeted investments in NJ TRANSIT, school funding, social services, and property tax relief.
03/05/2019
Budget Includes More than $1.1 Billion in Sustainable Savings, Including Approximately $800 Million in Health Care Savings. Through These Savings, Governor’s Budget Makes Unprecedented Investments in the Middle Class, Including NJ TRANSIT, School Funding, and Property Tax Relief
03/05/2019
This year, nine New Jerseyans will join First Lady Tammy Murphy in the Assembly Chambers as special guests. These guests embody the values and themes that Governor Murphy will be highlighting in his speech.
03/04/2019
Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, March 5, 2019.
03/04/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the state of emergency that took effect on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. for all 21 counties in New Jersey was lifted as of 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019.
03/04/2019
“The Gateway Program is critically important to the hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans who rely on the Cross-Hudson crossings and any disruption would cripple our regional and national economies...."
03/3/2019
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter Weather Alert. Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency and the NJ State Police issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction, both taking effect at 3 m. today, due to the anticipated severity of today’s winter storm.
From the New Jersey Department of Transportation
03/3/2019
From the New Jersey State Police:
03/3/2019
Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a state of emergency beginning Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. ahead of the expected winter storm. The storm is anticipated to start tonight and continue throughout Monday morning
03/1/2019
As part of her statewide Nurture NJ campaign, First Lady Tammy Murphy will host a Family Festival on Saturday, March 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Octavius V. Catto Family School in Camden.
03/1/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today signed S1567 into law, requiring certain employers to offer a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit to their employees.
03/1/2019
Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
From the New Jersey Department of Transportation:
02/28/2019
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter Weather Congestion Alert for Friday, March 1
02/28/2019
Remarks Prepared for Delivery
02/26/2019
New Jersey Workers Who Started Accruing Paid Sick Days When Law Took Effect Can Begin Using Them on Feb. 26th
02/22/2019
02/20/2019
02/20/2019
Colonel Patrick Callahan and the New Jersey State Police have activated the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor the winter storm conditions expected to last through tonight.
02/19/2019
Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a state of emergency beginning Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 5:00 a.m. ahead of the anticipated winter storm.
02/19/2019
Consider curtailing travel tomorrow if possible
From the New Jersey Department of Transportation
02/19/2019
New Jersey enacted a paid family leave program in 2008 and today’s law significantly expands that program to provide additional job protections for those who miss work due to caring for a newborn child or a sick loved one.
02/19/2019
New Jersey enacted a paid family leave program in 2008 and today’s law significantly expands that program to provide additional job protections for those who miss work due to caring for a newborn child or a sick loved one.
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
"...I am very concerned with President Trump’s decision to declare an emergency to build his ineffective and unnecessary wall. His decision to circumvent Congress is not only fiscally reckless, but constitutionally dubious."
02/15/2019
The Historic Preservation Tax Credit will serve to revitalize and fully realize the potential of New Jersey’s storied cities and towns.
02/14/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today signed S2992 into law, which appropriates $20 million to the New Jersey Racing Commission for horse racing purse subsidies for this fiscal year, with all future appropriations subject to the budget. This funding will be allocated by the New Jersey Racing Commission equally between the thoroughbred industry and the standardbred industry.
02/14/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today released the following statement expressing support for legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale and Assemblywoman Annette Quijano extending the civil statute of limitations for victims of sexual assault:
02/13/2019
The Commission was re-established by Governor Murphy and the Legislature in August 2018, with a new mission of researching technology partnerships between private industry and New Jersey’s leading public and private research institutions.
02/13/2019
The new proposal will generate $32M in increased annual toll revenue compared to the previous $34M proposal.
02/13/2019
At a press conference in New York Penn Station, Governor Murphy, Amtrak Board Chairman Tony Coscia, and NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Kevin Corbett today announced the finalizing of a financial settlement that that paves the way to ongoing and future improvements to the infrastructure, customer experience, and safety of our customers.
02/13/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the state of emergency that took effect on midnight of February 12, 2019, for all 21 counties in New Jersey will be lifted as of 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.
02/12/2019
From the New Jersey State Police
All State offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, due to winter weather conditions.
02/12/2019
From the New Jersey State Police
02/11/2019
Avoid Unnecessary Travel during the Storm.
From the New Jersey Department of Transportation
02/11/2019
Executive Order No. 55 declares a state of emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
02/11/2019
Governor Phil Murphy and the Murphy Administration are asking New Jersey residents to prepare for a winter storm that will affect the area tonight and throughout the day tomorrow.
02/11/2019
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter Weather Congestion Alert and are implementing the Department’s Business Day Protocol for Tuesday, February 12, based on the forecast for expected snow and freezing rain this afternoon into tomorrow, which may result in difficult driving conditions.
02/11/2019
Board of Public Utilities Releases Report Detailing Progress Toward Offshore Wind Goals on First Anniversary of Governor Murphy's Order
From the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
02/11/2019
Nearly 500 new apprentices to be hired within 12 months
The grant funds support a diverse range of programs. They are designed to promote economic growth by building experience in high-demand industry sectors such as advanced manufacturing, information technology, software development, clean energy and utilities, healthcare, and more.
02/8/2019
02/7/2019
02/7/2019
Governor Murphy and North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco announced today the completion of the 69th Street Bridge Project in North Bergen. The Murphy Administration finished the project in less than one year after construction was delayed by more than six years under the previous administration.
02/6/2019
This law is in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a New Jersey native from Woodcliff Lake who was among the 17 people that were killed in the Parkland shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last February.
02/6/2019
“With former Supreme Court Justice Verniero’s report, we now have more information about how decisions were made and the role current policy and procedures played in those decisions. ..."
02/5/2019
"President Trump used his State of the Union Address to once again call for national unity and bipartisanship. Yet, unity requires empathy for our most vulnerable."
02/5/2019
Governor Supports Full Recommendations Outlined by Mamta Patel, Director of the Statewide Division of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action
02/5/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities in honor of the late Barbra “Babs” Casbar Siperstein on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
02/5/2019
“By developing the Virtual Data Room prior to the formal procurement process on the Hudson Tunnel Project, the Gateway Program Development Corporation has established an innovative solution to knowledge sharing and engagement with the private sector. These forward thinking methods of doing business can help bring the program that much closer to fruition.”
02/5/2019
On Tuesday, Governor Murphy joined with Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, who established a $15 minimum wage for County employees in 2017, and New Bridge Medical Center CEO Deborah Visconi, who announced an increase to $15 per hour for hospital employees, to tout yesterday’s signing of a new state law that puts New Jersey’s minimum wage on a path to $15 an hour.
02/4/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024. The bill (A-15), sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, will grow the economy and raise wages for over one million New Jersey workers, giving them a foothold in the middle class.
02/4/2019
In the long and proud history of New Jersey’s LGBTQ community, few voices spoke with the power and passion of Babs Siperstein.
02/1/2019
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
Funding has Allowed Clinics to Offer Increased HIV-Prevention (PrEP) Counseling
01/30/2019
Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed S1036 into law, providing that the Attorney General handle the investigation and prosecution of a crime involving a person’s death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in their official capacity or while the decedent was in custody.
01/30/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities in honor of the late Private First Class Jamie R. Riley of Fair Haven, New Jersey on Monday, February 4, 2019.
01/30/2019
Governor Phil Murphy announced his support for a full fracking ban in the Delaware River Basin and issued a letter to the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) expressing his position that proposed rules should be amended to ban all fracking activity, including the import, treatment, and discharge of fracking wastewater.
01/30/2019
Governor Also Announces that Math for America will Launch its First Program in New Jersey
01/29/2019
From the New Jersey State Police
Governor Announces Early Dismissal for State Employees in Anticipation of Evening Commute
01/29/2019
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter Weather Congestion Alert and are implementing the Department’s Business Day Protocol based on the forecast for expected snow and freezing rain today, Tuesday, January 29, ...
From the New Jersey Department of Transportation
01/28/2019
Calls on Trump Administration to Commit to Initial Phase of Gateway Program
01/25/2019
01/25/2019
“I’m pleased to see the President finally end his shutdown, allow our federal government to reopen, and pay our federal employees the salaries they are owed. ..."
01/25/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that George Helmy, current State Director to U.S. Senator Cory Booker, will serve as Chief of Staff to the Governor.
01/24/2019
Following the release of the State Comptroller’s audit of the Economic Development Authority’s tax incentive programs that revealed startling deficiencies in monitoring and oversight, Governor Phil Murphy today signed an executive order creating a Task Force on EDA’s Tax Incentives.
01/23/2019
“The opioid epidemic continues to devastate families and communities across our state,” said Governor Murphy. “As we combat this crisis, it is critical that we use data-driven, evidence-based strategies to support individuals suffering from addiction and help them get on the path to recovery.”
01/23/2019
The First Lady’s announcement was made at Cooper University Health Care in Camden alongside cabinet members of the Murphy Administration and members of the Legislature, who reaffirmed New Jersey’s commitment to promoting maternal and infant health.
01/22/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today visited Newark Liberty International Airport and stressed the urgent need for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to act quickly to fund a new AirTrain system. Currently, AirTrain moves about 33,000 riders per day between Newark Airport terminals, parking lots, car rental facilities, to public transportation and the Northeast Corridor Rail Link, transporting more than 11 million riders annually.
01/21/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the State of Emergency that took effect on January 19, 2019, for all 21 counties in New Jersey will be lifted as of 7:00 a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019.
01/18/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a state of emergency beginning at noon on Saturday ahead of Winter Storm Harper, authorizing the State Director of Emergency Management to activate and coordinate response and recovery efforts. Executive Order No. 50 indicates a state of emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, and allows resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
01/18/2019
With New Jersey expecting its first winter storm of the year this weekend, the New Jersey Department of Health would like to remind residents to prepare for possible power outages and hazardous conditions.
From the New Jersey Department of Health
01/18/2019
Governor Phil Murphy filed the following nominations today, which require the advice and consent of the Senate.
01/18/2019
Governor Phil Murphy and Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina today sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging his administration to allow U.S. Coast Guard servicemembers to receive federal food assistance through a Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) fund. Due to the partial government shutdown, Coast Guard servicemembers have not been paid since December 31, 2018.
01/18/2019
Governor Phil Murphy and the Murphy Administration are asking New Jersey residents to prepare for a winter storm that will affect the area throughout the weekend.
01/18/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today visited Ross Street Elementary School in Woodbridge to discuss how full funding of New Jersey’s public schools stands to provide relief for property taxpayers, as well as improve the educational experience for students and educators.
01/17/2019
From the New Jersey Department of Transportation:
01/17/2019
Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Steve Sweeney, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced an agreement on legislation to raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15/hour.
01/17/2019
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today approved the three-year Community Solar Energy Pilot Program Rules, a key component of Governor Phil Murphy’s clean energy agenda. Community solar will make solar available to more state residents by allowing customers of an electric public utility to participate in a solar project not actually located on their property. Instead, the system can be located in the subscriber’s electric utility service territory.
01/17/2019
Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride today issued a bulletin encouraging entities regulated by the department to work with and assist New Jersey residents affected by the federal government shutdown.
01/17/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today met with NJ TRANSIT employees training to become new train conductors, locomotive engineers, and bus operators at the Ferry St. training facility in Newark.
01/16/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today released his plans for developing capped and targeted tax incentive programs as part of his economic development vision, with a focus on innovative, high-growth sectors and world-class communities.
01/15/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that Kathleen Frangione, currently Chief Policy Advisor to the Governor, will serve as Acting Chief of Staff. Frangione will succeed outgoing Chief of Staff Pete Cammarano, who will transition back to the private sector and whose last day in the Governor’s Office will be today, Tuesday, January 15th.
01/15/2019
Governor Murphy outlines his vision to reform the State’s tax incentives programs and highlights initiatives to continue building a stronger and fairer New Jersey
01/15/2019
Lieutenant Governor Oliver, Senate President Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Coughlin, Majority Leaders Weinberg and Greenwald, Minority Leaders Kean and Bramnick, members of the Legislature, Chief Justice Rabner and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, former governors Florio, McGreevey, and Codey, distinguished faith leaders, honored guests, and fellow New Jerseyans.
01/14/2019
Judge Bars Rules that Would Broaden Employer Exceptions to Coverage Requirements
From the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
01/14/2019
To better align secondary, post-secondary, and adult education and occupational training to the unique needs of Garden State employers, the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced a Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) today in the amount of $3,000,000 to promote upward mobility and economic fairness through the newly formed Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) Training Program.
01/11/2019
The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced today that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will be receiving their February benefits early because of the continued federal government shutdown.
01/10/2019
Furloughed federal employees assigned to work in New Jersey are eligible to apply for unemployment benefits.
01/10/2019
“State resources of this magnitude would have kept people in their homes and should have been used make NJ a more affordable place for all. During the time that $11 billion in tax incentives were being distributed, nonprofit community developers were working with a very modest tax credit to strengthen communities, create jobs, and build affordable homes.
01/10/2019
On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way chaired the first meeting of the New Jersey Complete Count Commission at the War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey.
01/10/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today announced a second round of state funding to create or expand preschool programs in 33 school districts – marking the first time those communities have received state aid for preschool.
01/9/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today highlighted the results of Comptroller Philip J. Degnan’s audit of the Economic Development Authority’s corporate tax incentive programs that were significantly expanded during the Christie Administration.
01/8/2019
“President Trump continues to mislead to justify his nonsensical and damaging shutdown. There is a much better and smarter way for us to invest $5 billion than an impractical non-starter of a wall. The Gateway Project would do more to create jobs, promote economic and national security, and build critically needed 21st century infrastructure. Enough of the misguided rhetoric that is hurting our economy and our people, and making us less safe. Let’s get the government open and get to work to get Gateway done.”
01/8/2019
Governor Phil Murphy and members of his Administration today announced that New Jersey will receive $10.6 million in federal funding for a new initiative – The NJ Preschool Development Collaboration.
01/8/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today signed two pieces of legislation to enhance the safety and security of New Jersey residents at schools, houses of worship, and community centers. Assembly Bill No. 4597 makes a supplemental appropriation of $11,300,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Education to increase per pupil funding for nonpublic security aid from $75 to $150, and Assembly Bill No. 3906 makes a revision to the New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program to expand the type of protective measures that can be installed or constructed at houses of worship and community centers.
01/4/2019
01/4/2019
Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Monday, January 7, 2019, in recognition of the passing of former Assembly Majority Leader Albert Burstein.
01/3/2019
Acting Governor Sheila Oliver today signed legislation (A-1414) requiring school districts to provide financial literacy education to middle school students in grades six through eight.
01/1/2019
As we celebrate the start of a new year, New Jersey’s minimum wage workers are getting a 25 cents an hour raise to $8.85 an hour.
