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Phil Murphy July 9, 2023

Dem governor in deep blue state faces chorus of boos at concert as singer tries to hush them up

New Jersey Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy was loudly booed Saturday night at a bar just two miles from where he and his family live.

New Jersey July 6, 2023

NJ Gov. Murphy signs off on tax break for offshore wind developer

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday signed into law a tax credit waiver for Danish offshore wind developer Orsted, reportedly worth almost $1 billion.

Digital Originals June 29, 2023

New Jersey parents call out Gov. Murphy after state sues their schools: 'He's suing the taxpayers'

New Jersey parents from Phil Murphy’s town say the governor is "not concerned" for the wellbeing of kids in public schools and vow to fight back against government.

New Jersey June 15, 2023

New Jersey Gov. Murphy appoints 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans to election watchdog posts

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday named two Democrats and two Republicans as new members of the state's Election Law Enforcement Commission.

New Jersey May 15, 2023

NJ Gov. Murphy nominates immigration lawyer for state Supreme Court seat

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated immigration lawyer and public defender Michael Noriega for a seat on the state's Supreme Court.

New Jersey April 10, 2023

NJ Gov. Murphy eyes dropping college requirements for some state jobs

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday directed the state's civil service commission to identify government jobs for which education requirements could be eliminated.

New Jersey March 30, 2023

New Jersey passes campaign finance overhaul into law

The New Jersey Legislature passed the Elections Transparency Act on Thursday, despite pushback from its Republican opponents. It now heads to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's desk.

New Jersey March 12, 2023

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy denies 2024 rumors, says he's '1,000% behind President Biden'

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy denied having any 2024 prospects, saying he was "1,000% behind President Biden" if he chooses to run for re-election.

New Jersey February 28, 2023

New Jersey Gov. Murphy unveils $51.3B budget plan

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled his $53.1 billion budget proposal for the state's 2024 fiscal year, an approximate 5% spending increase over 2023.

New Jersey February 1, 2023

New Jersey lawmakers weigh smoking ban for Atlantic City casinos

New Jersey lawmakers are set to discuss a potential ban on smoking in Atlantic City casinos, with Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy promising to sign the bill if it passes the Legislature.

New Jersey January 13, 2023

New Jersey to no longer require prescriptions for certain kinds of birth control

A new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy will allow the sale of certain kinds of birth control without a prescription in New Jersey. The new law will go into effect in May.