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January 15, 2024

Left-wing policies to blame for mass exodus of New Jersey residents in 2023: expert

The State of New Jersey once again topped the list of the most moved out of states in 2023, a new study found, the sixth consecutive year the state has come in number one.

January 10, 2024

NJ Gov. Murphy proposes voting rights for 16-year-olds in school board elections

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a set of proposals for the state, seeking support from the recently expanded Democrat-led Legislature.

January 9, 2024

New Jersey Gov. Murphy demands bus companies give notice before sending migrants bound for NYC

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is asking bus companies to give advance notice and other information on migrants dropped in the Garden State.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.