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New Jersey January 5, 2024

New Jersey to allow teens eligible for upcoming general election to vote in primaries

New Jersey's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill allowing seventeen-year-olds to participate in primaries if they will reach 18 by the general election.

New Jersey January 4, 2024

NJ Gov. Murphy says reported shootings hit record low in 2023

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that the state recorded the lowest number of shootings in 2023 since it began such record-keeping in 2009.

New Jersey November 15, 2023

New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy announces Senate bid

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy declared her candidacy for U.S. Senate and will seek the Democratic nomination, challenging incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez.

New Jersey November 1, 2023

New Jersey partially closes its sole women's-only prison

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday the partial closure of the state's embattled Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women.

New Jersey October 31, 2023

NJ Gov Phil Murphy used thousands in taxpayer funds to party at Taylor Swift concert, stadium events: report

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy reportedly spent nearly $12,000 in taxpayer funds at MetLife stadium since 2018, including at a Taylor Swift concert.

New Jersey October 27, 2023

Key veto by NJ Gov. Murphy delays looming toll increase

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced his veto of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's 2024 budget, which included a planned 3% toll hike.

Media September 20, 2023

Cartoon lampooning New Jersey governor's school agenda draws 'ecstatic' response: Republican county chair

New Jersey Republican leader says a new political cartoon aimed at Gov. Phil Murphy's education agenda spoke to parents of all political stripes.

New Jersey August 15, 2023

New Jersey parents demonstrate as judge weighs parents' right on kids' gender requests

Parents of New Jersey students gathered outside a courthouse in Freehold as a judge considers whether to block three districts from implementing new gender identity policies.

New Jersey August 2, 2023

New Jersey officials praise Lt Gov Sheila Oliver after her death

New Jersey leaders and lawmakers paid tribute to the late Democratic Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who died suddenly Tuesday at the age of 71.

New Jersey July 28, 2023

Offshore wind opponents sue turbine company, state of New Jersey over tax break

Offshore wind development opponents are suing the state of New Jersey and energy developer Orsted over a large tax break the latter received from the former.

New Jersey July 21, 2023

Blue state sues Biden admin over climate plan to reduce traffic

The State of New Jersey is suing the U.S. Department of Transportation over its decision to approve New York's plan tolling commuters in an effort to reduce traffic.