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Mar
26

ICYMI: Statewide Overdose Deaths Decline Across All Racial and Ethnic Groups as NJ Health Department Authorizes Harm Reduction Centers in All Counties

Health This comes as the State also reached a significant milestone in expanding access to evidence-based care with medication alongside the authorization of Harm Reduction Centers in every county.

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Mar
25

ICYMI: Interagency Council Report Highlights Murphy Administration’s 2024 Climate Resilience Accomplishments

Reports Highlights progress made to make the state more resilient to the far-reaching impacts of climate change.

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Mar
24

ICYMI: Governor Murphy & Lt. Governor Way to Speak at Historic Jacob’s Chapel to Honor Civil Rights Leaders

Speech “Mount Laurel Doctrine” has become nation’s strongest statewide affordable housing policy.

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Mar
23

This Week in NJ - March 23rd, 2025

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Mar
23

ICYMI: Wintry Mix Forecast in Northwest New Jersey Tonight Through Monday

Weather Roads Could be Slippery During the Morning Commute

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Mar
22

NJ TRANSIT Offers 50% Discount On Roundtrip Travel From Select Stations To Assist Commuters Impacted By Ongoing Emergency Repair Work On I-80

Transportation Discount is Effective Monday, March 24, 2025, from Hackettstown, Mount Olive, Netcong, Lake Hopatcong, and Mount Arlington Stations.

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Mar
20

Statement from Governor Murphy on the Temporary Extension of Congestion Pricing

Statements "Every day that congestion pricing continues in Manhattan’s Central Business District is another day that hardworking New Jerseyans are unfairly tolled to line the pockets of the mismanaged MTA."

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Mar
20

ICYMI: New Jersey Jumps to Top 10 in National Rankings for Energy Efficiency

Other Leadership in energy efficiency has saved New Jersey ratepayers hundreds of millions in energy costs. New Jersey sees the biggest gain in utility energy efficiency savings in the country.

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Mar
20

Statement by Governor Murphy on President Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education

Statements “President Trump’s directive to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education is unconscionable and unconstitutional. This Executive Order will have disastrous ramifications — especially for our nation’s students.”

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Mar
18

Ahead of Historic Newark School Board Election, Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Way Join Non-Partisan Voter Registration Drive for 16 and 17-Year-Old Students at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology

Education At the Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology, Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Way, today joined a non-partisan voter registration drive to encourage 16- and 17-year-olds to register to vote in their upcoming local school board election on April 15, 2025.

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Mar
17

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

Bill Action Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law.

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Mar
14

This Week in NJ - March 14th, 2025

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Mar
14

ICYMI: NJDOT Annual Statewide Pothole Repair Campaign Begins Next Week

Transportation New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Fran O’Connor today announced that the annual statewide campaign to repair potholes across New Jersey will begin on Monday, March 17.

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Mar
13

ICYMI: AG Platkin, NJSP, Public Defender Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Expungement Processing

Law & Justice Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), and the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) announced today the terms of an agreement in principle to resolve ongoing class action litigation regarding the timely processing of judicial orders expunging records associated with arrests and convictions for certain low-level offenses.

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Mar
13

ICYMI: Murphy Administration Surges Resources to Reduce Veterans Homelessness to Functional Zero

Other The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) yesterday began a two-day training session at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt highlighting New Jersey’s Bringing Veterans Home initiative to reduce veterans’ homelessness to functional zero.

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Mar
13

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Fly Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona

Executive Orders Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 384 ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff in recognition and mourning of Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona, who was fatally shot in the line of duty.

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Mar
12

Media Advisory: Governor Murphy to Lead Economic Mission to Gulf Arab States

Other Governor Phil Murphy will lead a delegation of industry and government leaders on a week-long economic mission trip to several Gulf Arab States in April, with visits to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Mar
12

Ahead of Major Global Sporting Events Coming to New Jersey, Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Alcohol Beverage Licensing Framework

Bill Action As New Jersey continues to lead as a premier location for global sporting events, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and FIFA World Cup 2026, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation enhancing the state’s alcoholic beverage licensing framework to support operations at host venues.

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Mar
11

Governor Murphy and Speaker Craig Coughlin Condemn U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cancellation of $26 Million in Funding for Local Food for Schools and Food Banks Across New Jersey

Education Governor Murphy and Speaker Craig Coughlin today condemned the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to eliminate the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program.

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Mar
11

New Jersey’s Direct File Program Expands to Include Retirement Income Filers

Other Today, Governor Phil Murphy announced that New Jerseyans with retirement income can now use New Jersey’s Direct File program.

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Mar
10

ICYMI: Ten States Reach Goal to Put 3.3 Million Electric Vehicles on the Road by 2025

Transportation In a report released today, NESCAUM announced that an ambitious goal set in 2013 to advance electric vehicles (EVs) has just been achieved.

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Mar
10

ICYMI: Joint Statement on Locomotive Engineers’ Contract

Transportation NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) General Chairman Thomas Haas have issued the joint statement below.

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Mar
09

This Week in NJ - March 9th, 2025

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Mar
8

During Visit to I-80 Sinkhole Site, Governor Murphy Requests Federal Funding to Repair Damages

Other Governor Declares State of Emergency in Morris County to Enable Access to Federal Funding

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Mar
7

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring Public Universities and Colleges to Readmit Students Who Withdrew Due to Military Service

Bill Action Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation requiring New Jersey’s public universities and colleges to readmit students whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service.

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Mar
6

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

Bill Action Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law.

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Mar
6

Joint Statement from Governor Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Bridges on New Jersey City University Selecting Kean University as Merger Partner

Education In response to the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Board of Trustees’ unanimous vote on Wednesday to pursue a strategic merger with Kean University, Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Brian Bridges issued the following joint statement.

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Mar
5

First Lady Tammy Murphy and NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan Announce CSIT Award of $1.7 Million to 23 Startups Focused on Maternal and Infant Health

HCAT First Lady Tammy Murphy and New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) CEO Tim Sullivan today announced the Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology (CSIT) awarded a combined $1.7 million in grants to 23 New Jersey-based start-ups focused on developing technology, therapeutics, and other solutions to address maternal and infant health challenges.

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Mar
4

Statement by Governor Murphy on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

Statements “Tonight, millions of Americans tuned in to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress with the hope that he would offer an optimistic and unifying vision for renewing the American Dream. Sadly, I—like many Americans—came away from the President’s speech disappointed.

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Mar
4

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Extending In-Person Early Voting in New Jersey Primary Elections

Bill Action Governor Phil Murphy today signed S3990/A5370, which extends the in-person early voting period for primary elections and the challenger appointment deadline.

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Mar
3

ICYMI: New Jersey Department of Labor Assists Federal Workers Impacted by Layoffs

Economy & Jobs In response to the unprecedented recent increase in layoffs of federal government workers, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is providing impacted federal employees in New Jersey with direct assistance, as well as job upskilling and career seeker services like interview preparation tools.

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Feb
28

This Week in NJ - February 28th, 2025

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Feb
28

In Commemoration of Black History Month, Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Way Announce Release of the Wealth Disparity Task Force Report

Other In honor of Black History Month, Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way today announced the release of the Wealth Disparity Task Force’s report examining the causes of – and remedies for – longstanding wealth disparities that affect Black and Latino New Jerseyans.

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Feb
28

Acting Governor Way Takes Action on Legislation

Bill Action Today, Acting Governor Way signed the following bills into law.

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Feb
27

ICYMI: Murphy Administration Highlights Historic Support for Schools in Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Plan

Education Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget provides a historic amount of $21.3 billion – plus an additional $882.4 million from the Lottery Enterprise Contribution Act, bringing the total investment to $22.2 billion – in funding for pre-K to 12 education, a $444 million increase from FY2025 and over one-third of the entire State budget.

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Feb
26

Governor Murphy Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of Former Assembly Speaker Chuck Hardwick

Executive Orders Governor Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 382, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, February 28, 2025, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated public servant, Assembly Speaker Charles “Chuck” Hardwick

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Feb
26

Governor Murphy Unveils Proposal to Align Preschool and Child Care Facilities Standards, Bolstering State’s Mixed Delivery Model

Education Altering Square-Footage Requirement Could Open Up Thousands of Classrooms in Child Care Centers to State-Funded Preschools

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Feb
25

REMARKS: Governor Murphy Delivers Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Address

Budget and Spending "Leaving New Jersey Stronger, Fairer, and More Prepared for the Future"
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Feb
25

Governor Murphy Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget – “Stronger, Fairer, and More Prepared for the Future”

Budget and Spending Budget Proposes Record-High Property Tax Relief and School Funding, Maintains Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility with $7.2 Billion Full Pension Payment and $6.3 Billion Surplus

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Feb
25

First Lady Tammy Murphy Announces Special Guests for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Address

Budget and Spending In attendance will be First Lady Tammy Murphy’s six special guests, including business owners, community leaders, and hardworking parents from across New Jersey whose work helps to move our state forward every single day.

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Feb
24

ICYMI: NJEDA and Coriell Institute for Medical Research Announce New Innovation Center in Camden

Health The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Coriell Institute for Medical Research announced the creation of a new Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) in Camden, leveraging the world-class assets available at Coriell to support biomedical research and innovation.

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Feb
21

This Week in NJ - February 21st, 2025

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Feb
21

Governor Murphy Announces Appointments to Economic Council

Economy & Jobs The Council will provide a regular forum for the New Jersey business community and state government leaders to discuss, collaborate, and solve issues important to the public and private sectors, with the goal of stimulating economic growth and prosperity.

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Feb
20

ICYMI: Governor Murphy and Commissioner Zimmerman Announce Historic 2025 Get Covered New Jersey Sign-Ups

HCAT Enrollment More Than Doubled Since the Murphy Administration Took Over Operations of Marketplace - Over a Half a Million New Jerseyans Signed Up for 2025 Coverage.

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Feb
19

Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Visits Woodbury Junior-Senior High School; Highlights Support for Phone-Free Schools

Education Gov. Phil Murphy toured Woodbury Junior-Senior High School in Gloucester County Wednesday morning to promote the school’s cellphone ban and announce $3 million in his fiscal year 2026 budget proposal to support school districts seeking competitive grants to enact similar policies.

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Feb
19

Statement by Governor Murphy on the Federal Highway Administration’s Decision to Rescind Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP) Agreement Authorizing New York’s Congestion Pricing Program

Statements “I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Duffy for their efforts to halt the current congestion pricing program in Manhattan’s Central Business District.”

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Feb
19

During Visit to Woodbury Junior-Senior High School, Governor Murphy Highlights Support for Phone-Free Schools

Education Governor Phil Murphy today visited Woodbury Junior-Senior High School in Gloucester County to promote his support for phone-free schools and a legislative proposal highlighted during his 2025 State of the State Address that would require all school districts in New Jersey to adopt policies restricting the use of cell phones in K-12 classrooms.

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Feb
18

In Honor of Black History Month, Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Way Host Panel Discussion at Montclair Brewery: “Freedom, Slavery, and the American Revolution: A Conversation with Professors Jonathan Holloway and Michael Blaakman”

Other Rutgers Distinguished Professor Jonathan Holloway and Princeton University Professor Michael Blaakman Share Insights on Black History During the Revolutionary Era.

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Feb
14

This Week in NJ - February 14th, 2025

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Feb
13

Governor Murphy, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Actions to Help Prevent Wildfire Spread Across New Jersey

Environment Governor Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette today announced a series of actions that emphasize the importance of wildfire safety, mitigation, awareness, response, and training – known as NJ Wildfire SMART – and reduce wildfire spread as New Jersey heads into the spring wildfire season amid continued dry conditions statewide.

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Feb
10

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis

Executive Orders Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 381 establishing an Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis (Advisory Council) to help bolster the State’s efforts to uplift public health.

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Feb
10

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

Bill Action Today, Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed the following bill.

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Feb
10

Media Advisory: Governor Murphy to Deliver Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Address

Budget and Spending Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

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Feb
7

This Week in NJ - February 7th, 2025

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Feb
5

New Jersey Received Over $22 Billion in Federal Funds in FY2024, Marking a 56 Percent Increase from Pre-Pandemic Levels

Budget and Spending New Jersey secured an estimated $22.155 billion in federal revenue in FY2024, which supported 609 State-administered programs, according to a first-of-its-kind report released by the state’s Grants Management Office (GMO).

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Feb
4

Statement by Governor Murphy on Direct Flights to Israel from New Jersey Returning on United Airlines

Statements “I welcome United Airlines’ decision to resume non-stop service to Tel Aviv, Israel from Newark Liberty International Airport following service disruptions after the horrific October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas.”

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Feb
3

Statement by Governor Murphy on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ Fourth Offshore Wind Solicitation

Statements "Developing the offshore wind industry in New Jersey is a once-in-a-generation opportunity."

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Feb
3

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

Bill Action Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law.

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Jan
31

This Week in NJ - January 31st, 2025

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Jan
31

Murphy Administration Takes Action to Lower Skyrocketing Utility Bills

Economy & Jobs Governor Phil Murphy today applauded the agreement reached between Pennsylvania and PJM Interconnection that will avoid $21 billion in price hikes on consumers across all 14 jurisdictions PJM serves, including New Jersey.

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Jan
31

Governor Murphy Announces Third Round of Medical Debt Elimination, Totaling Over $26 Million in Debt Abolished for 20,000 New Jerseyans

Other Debt Abolishment From Partnership with Undue Medical Debt Now Totals $246 Million for More Than 147,000 Residents.

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Jan
31

Governor Murphy and Princeton University President Eisgruber Announce Microsoft and CoreWeave as Founding Partners in NJ AI Hub

Other Microsoft, CoreWeave, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and Princeton University Expected to Invest Over $72 Million to Support the Long-Term Success of the Hub.

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Jan
30

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

Bill Action Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law.

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Jan
30

ICYMI: Choose New Jersey Reports Record Wins and Nearly $1 Billion in Economic Impact in 2024

Economy & Jobs Choose New Jersey, New Jersey’s leading nonprofit business attraction organization, released its 2024 Annual Report at the Q4 board meeting, highlighting a record-breaking year for economic development in New Jersey.

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Jan
29

Statement by Governor Murphy on the Criminal Sentencing of Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez

Statements “Today marks the sad end to a long and largely productive career in public service.”

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Jan
28

New Jersey Launches Innovative IRS Direct File Program

Other Today, Governor Phil Murphy announced that New Jerseyans can now start using IRS Direct File for the 2025 tax filing season.

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Jan
27

Governor Murphy Announces Filing of New Claims in Congestion Pricing Lawsuit

Law & Justice Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the State of New Jersey is taking action to update its pending lawsuit over congestion pricing with new claims.

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Jan
27

Governor Murphy Ends State of Emergency for New Jersey Due to Severe Winter Weather

Executive Orders Governor Murphy today lifted the State of Emergency declared across all 21 counties in New Jersey through Executive Order No. 378 on Saturday, January 18, 2025 due to severe winter weather.

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Jan
24

This Week in NJ - January 24th, 2025

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Jan
24

Governor Murphy Writes Letter to the Port Authority Requesting Monthly Data on the Impacts of Congestion Pricing

Other "While we continue to fight New York’s disastrous congestion pricing scheme through litigation, we will be closely monitoring any adverse impacts of the program on our state," said Governor Murphy.

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Jan
23

First Lady Tammy Murphy Convenes Hospital Leaders In Commemoration of 7th Annual New Jersey Maternal Health Awareness Day

First Lady All 46 NJ Labor and Delivery Hospitals Signed Pledge to Align Maternal Health Efforts in 2025

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Jan
23

Murphy Administration Celebrates 5 Gigawatt Solar Energy Milestone – More Than Doubling Solar Energy Output Since 2017

Environment This significant accomplishment underscores New Jersey’s role as a national leader in climate action and clean energy innovation, reinforcing Governor Phil Murphy’s commitment to protecting New Jersey from harmful emissions, increasing affordability, revitalizing communities, and catalyzing economic development.

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Jan
23

ICYMI: Governor Murphy and AG Platkin Announce Recipients of $14.5 Million in Grant Funding for Violence Intervention and Prevention Work

Budget and Spending Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that up to $14.5 million in grant funding will be distributed to twenty-seven (27) organizations to support New Jersey’s Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Program.

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Jan
23

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

Bill Action Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bill into law.

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Jan
23

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing Rape Kit Tracking System

Bill Action Governor Phil Murphy today signed S715/A908, which requires the Office of the Attorney General to establish an internet-based rape kit tracking system.

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Jan
21

ICYMI: New Jersey Counters New York Congestion Pricing with Campaign to Encourage Relocation of New Jerseyans Commuting to NYC to New Jersey

Budget and Spending The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has launched a marketing campaign to promote incentives designed to encourage New York-based companies with New Jersey employees to open New Jersey offices or allow those employees to work from home.

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Jan
21

Press Pool Coverage: Governor Murphy Visits Maurice Hawk Elementary School; Highlights Proposals to Expand Access to Early Childhood Education and Support Working Families

Education During a roughly 15-minute-long tour of the kindergarten program at Maurice Hawk Elementary School in West Windsor, Governor Phil Murphy made appearances in two classrooms to see what day-to-day learning is like for kids in the district.

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Jan
21

ICYMI: Attorney General Platkin Leads Challenge to Unconstitutional Trump Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

Law & Justice Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced he is leading a challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, which violates the constitutional rights to which all children born in the United States are entitled.

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Jan
21

Governor Murphy Announces Suite of New Proposals to Expand Access to Early Childhood Education and Support Working Families

Education During his 2025 State of the State Address, Governor Phil Murphy announced his support for two policy initiatives that will ensure more families than ever can enjoy the benefits of expanded access to early childhood education.

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Jan
20

Governor Murphy Directs U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Full-Staff on Presidential Inauguration Day Following Proclamation by President Trump

Executive Orders Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 379, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to be raised to full-staff for the remainder of January 20, 2025 following the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump.

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Jan
20

On First Day of New Presidential Administration, Governor Murphy Writes to President Trump Requesting Reexamination of Federal Approval on Congestion Pricing

Other Today, Governor Murphy sent a letter to President Trump on his first day in office urging the Trump Administration to give New York’s congestion pricing scheme the close examination it deserves.

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Jan
18

Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Storm, Dangerously Low Temperatures

Executive Orders Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 19 in anticipation of significant winter weather.

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Jan
17

This Week in NJ - January 17th, 2025

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Jan
17

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Transitioning the Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency and the Health Care Affordability, Responsibility, and Transparency (HART) Program to the Department of Health

Executive Orders As part of his commitment to make health care more affordable for all New Jerseyans, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 377.

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Jan
17

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: New Jersey Leaders Applaud Governor Murphy’s 2025 State of the State Address

Budget and Spending Governor Murphy delivered his 2025 State of the State Address on Tuesday, highlighting seven years of progress under his Administration in raising wages, creating jobs, and unleashing new economic opportunities in emerging industries.

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Jan
15

ICYMI: New Jersey Announces Awards for Global Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Pilot

Education The New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) today announced awards to two institutions of higher education under the state’s pilot Global Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (Global EIR) program.

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Jan
14

In 2025 State of the State Address, Governor Murphy Shares Vision for Finishing the Job of Building a Stronger and Fairer New Jersey

Speech Governor Phil Murphy today delivered his 2025 State of the State Address at the State House in Trenton, his seventh since taking office.

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Jan
14

Finishing the Job of Building a Stronger and Fairer New Jersey
2025 State of the State Address

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Jan
14

First Lady Tammy Murphy Announces 2025 State of the State Address Special Guests

Speech On Tuesday, January 14, Governor Phil Murphy will deliver the 2025 State of the State Address, outlining his vision for the final year of his Administration and his proposals to deliver greater economic security and opportunity to every New Jerseyan. During the annual Address, First Lady Tammy Murphy will be accompanied by six special guests who are doing their part to help build a stronger, fairer, and more inclusive state for all.

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Jan
14

ICYMI: New Jersey Leads the Northeast in Population Growth

Economy & Jobs New Jersey is kicking off 2025 with record-levels of growth including the largest number of jobs and employers to date; and the largest population in the state’s history.

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Jan
13

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Creating Target Zero Commission

Bill Action Governor Phil Murphy today signed A1476/S361 into law, creating the Target Zero Commission with the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries in New Jersey by 2040.

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Jan
10

This Week in NJ - January 10th, 2025

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Jan
9

Governor Murphy Ends State of Emergency for South Jersey Due to Severe Winter Weather

Executive Orders Governor Phil Murphy today lifted the State of Emergency declared in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties through Executive Order No. 374 on Sunday, January 5, 2025 due to severe winter weather.

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Jan
8

Governor Murphy Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of Billy DiMaio

Executive Orders Governor Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 375 ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, January 10, 2025 in recognition and mourning of William “Billy” DiMaio.

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Jan
8

Governor Murphy, Lt. Governor Way, Attorney General Matt Platkin, First Assistant Attorney General Lyndsay Ruotolo, and NJSP Colonel Callahan Announce Historic Low in Gun Violence

Law & Justice Governor Phil Murphy, Lt. Governor Tahesha Way, Attorney General Matt Platkin, First Assistant Attorney General Lyndsay Ruotolo, and New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced major reductions in the number of shooting victims and auto thefts in New Jersey in 2024.

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Jan
7

Media Advisory: Governor Murphy to Deliver 2025 State of the State Address

Press Pool Coverage Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 3:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

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Jan
6

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

Bill Action Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bill into law.

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Jan
05

Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency for South Jersey Due to Severe Winter Weather

Other tate of Emergency Declared Across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties

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Jan
3

Statement by Attorney for the State of New Jersey Randy Mastro on Congestion Pricing Trial Court Ruling

Statements “We respectfully disagree with the trial court’s decision not to halt New York’s congestion pricing program before it goes into effect on Sunday.”

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Jan
03

This Week in NJ - January 3rd, 2025

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Jan
02

Media Advisory: Governor Murphy to Deliver 2025 State of the State Address

Other Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 3:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

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