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Jan
17
Final Edition of This Week in New Jersey: We're from Jersey Baby - January 17th, 2026
Jan
17
Governor Murphy Signs Speaker Coughlin’s Historic Family Leave Expansion Legislation
Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A3451/S2950, revising New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) eligibility requirements to extend job-protected leave to more than 400,000 additional employees
Jan
17
Governor Murphy Signs Illicit Opioid Supply Substance Poisoning Awareness Act
Substances Poisoning Awareness Act requires school districts to provide instruction to students in grades 6-12 on the dangers of substances that are the most prevalent or emerging in the illicit opioid supply in New Jersey.
Jan
17
Governor Murphy Announces Seventh Round of Medical Debt Relief, Eliminating Almost $16 Million in Medical Debt for Nearly 14,000 New Jerseyans
New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative Nears $1.5 Billion Forgiven for Over 847,500 New Jerseyans
Jan
16
First Lady Tammy Murphy Releases Nurture NJ: New Jersey Blueprint for Maternal and Infant Health and Path for the Next Decade
First Lady Tammy Murphy today announced the release of Nurture NJ: New Jersey Blueprint for Maternal and Infant Health and Path Forward for the Next Decade, a living roadmap to document and support the State’s progress in transforming its maternal and infant health landscape.
Jan
16
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Terminate Several Active States of Emergency
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 415 terminating several active States of Emergency dating back to the Christie Administration.
Jan
16
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order No. 414 Terminating 51 Inactive Advisory Entities
Governor Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 414, terminating a number of inactive, expired, defunct, or otherwise no longer needed advisory councils, commissions, committees, task forces, and other similar bodies.
Jan
16
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Creating Greater Oversight of Charter Schools
Governor Phil Murphy today signed two bills to modernize the Charter School Program Act of 1995, establishing new transparency requirements and creating greater State oversight of charter schools and their management organizations.
Jan
15
ICYMI: New Jersey Department of Education Releases Updated Guidance on Bell-to-Bell Policies to Prohibit Student Use of Cell Phones in Schools
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) today released updated Guidance for Schools on Student Use of Internet-Enabled Devices to assist local school boards as they adopt bell-to-bell policies banning student use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices during the school day.
Jan
15
Governor Murphy Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of Former Governor Dick Codey
Governor Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 413, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff from Thursday, January 22 through sunset on Saturday, January 24 to remember and celebrate the life of former Governor Richard “Dick” James Codey.
Jan
15
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Revising Process for Filling Vacant U.S. House of Representatives Seats
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law A5886/S4664, revising the requirements for filling a U.S. House of Representatives seat following a vacancy.
Jan
14
Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize and Reform Farmland Assessment Program
Governor Phil Murphy today signed the “Farmland and Woodland Tax Assessment Integrity and Investment Act” (S3446/A6278) into law during the final episode of the “Ask Governor Murphy” radio broadcast on WNYC, WHYY, and WBGO.
Jan
14
Governor Murphy Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of Congressman Dick Zimmer
Governor Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 412 ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff from Friday, January 16, 2026, until sunset on January 17, 2026, in recognition and mourning of dedicated public servant, Richard Alan (“Dick”) Zimmer.
Jan
14
Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation
Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bill into law.
Jan
14
Governor Murphy Signs First Responders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Protection Act Into Law
Governor Phil Murphy today signed S2373/A2145, also known as the New Jersey First Responders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Protection Act, providing employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.
Jan
14
ICYMI: New Jersey Department of Education Initiates State Takeover of Lakewood Township School District
Following a recent court ruling and years of documented failures, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced today that it has filed an Order to Show Cause regarding the Lakewood Township School District (District) as the initial step toward full State intervention in the District.
Jan
13
ICYMI: Federal Court Terminates Multiple Sections of Consent Decree as NJDOC Achieves Key Reform Milestones
On January 12, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey granted a joint motion to terminate six critical sections of the federal consent decree overseeing the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC).
Jan
13
The Stronger and Fairer New Jersey We Built Together
2026 State of the State Address - Remarks As Prepared For Delivery
Jan
13
Governor Phil Murphy delivered Final 2026 State of the State Address
Jan
13
Murphy Administration Celebrates Fewest Judicial Vacancies in Over 20 Years
Yesterday, the New Jersey Senate confirmed 16 Superior Court judges, bringing the total number of confirmed judges nominated by Governor Murphy since January 2018 to 245.
Jan
12
Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation
Today, Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed the following legislation.
Jan
12
ICYMI: Netflix Celebrates Partnership and Progress at Fort Monmouth Closing Ceremony
Recommendations Mark Culmination of Murphy Administration’s Work to Strengthen Youth Mental Health in New Jersey
Jan
12
Governor Murphy Announces Release of New Jersey Youth Mental Health Strategic Plan
Recommendations Mark Culmination of Murphy Administration’s Work to Strengthen Youth Mental Health in New Jersey
Jan
12
Statement by Governor Murphy on the Passing of Linda Callahan
Jan
12
Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation
Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law.
Jan
11
This Week in NJ - January 11th, 2026
Jan
11
Governor Murphy Restores Jury Service Rights For People Previously Disqualified Because of a Conviction
Executive Order Expands Jury Eligibility for More Than 350,000 New Jersey Residents. New Jersey Will Join Other States, Including Red States Like Florida and Ohio, Where Jury Rights Restoration is Already Law
Jan
11
Statement by Governor Murphy on the Passing of Former Governor Dick Codey
"On behalf of a grateful state: Thank you, Dick, for everything you have given New Jersey. Tammy and I are sending our love and deepest condolences to Dick's wife, Mary Jo, their two sons, Kevin and Christopher, and the entire Codey family.”
Jan
9
Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Compulsive Gambling Awareness on College Campuses
Governor Phil Murphy today signed A1715/S3184 requiring public institutions of higher education to invite the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey on their campuses.
Jan
9
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Bolstering Health Care Affordability and Accessibility
Governor Phil Murphy today signed four bills to make health care more accessible and affordable for New Jersey residents.
Jan
9
On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Governor Murphy Honors the Life and Memory of Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Today, in commemoration of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Governor Phil Murphy was joined by members of the Sicknick family, law enforcement officers, veterans, and a bipartisan group of elected officials to honor the life of former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.
Jan
8
ICYMI: New Jersey Colleges and Universities Receive Nearly $250 Million to Upgrade Campus Infrastructure
Today, the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) awarded $244.4 million in capital facilities grant funding from two state-backed, revolving bond programs for higher education.
Jan
8
ICYMI: Governor Murphy to Deliver Final State of the State Address
Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his final State of the State Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 3:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Jan
8
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing Phone-Free Schools in New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy today visited Ramsey High School in Bergen County to sign bipartisan legislation requiring all school districts in New Jersey to adopt policies restricting the use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices in K-12 schools.
Jan
7
Governor Murphy Signs Four Bills Further Strengthening Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
Governor Phil Murphy today signed four bills to further strengthen access to services and supports for New Jersey’s moms and babies, building on eight years of work to fix the state’s maternal and infant health care landscape under First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ initiative.
Jan
6
Governor Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Way, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and New Jersey State Police Acting Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel Dave Sierotowicz Announce Historic Low in Gun Violence for 2025
Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Acting Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel Dave Sierotowicz today announced major reductions in the number of shooting victims, shooting murder victims, and auto thefts in New Jersey in 2025.
Jan
5
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing the New Jersey Innovation Authority
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law A5728/S4485, establishing the New Jersey Innovation Authority (NJIA).
Jan
5
Media Advisory: Governor Murphy to Deliver Final State of the State Address
Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his final State of the State Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 3:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Jan
2