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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.