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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

January 11, 2023

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy responds to being called 'woke' during the annual state of the state address

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy responded to being called woke during the annual state of the state address. Tuesday marked Murphy's fifth state of the state address.

January 11, 2023

Parents concerned over New Jersey's 'media literacy' class for students being 'weaponized for political power'

Parents are worried that a New Jersey law requiring all students in grades K-12 to be taught "media literacy" could have negative consequences for kids in the Garden State.

January 10, 2023

Judge issues temporary restraining order against New Jersey gun control law

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a recently enacted New Jersey law that bans concealed-carry permit holders from being armed in so-called "sensitive locations" in public.

November 15, 2022

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife to vote on reinstating bear hunting season amid 237% increase in encounters

New Jersey bear encounters have increased 237% over the last year, leading the state to consider reviving the bear hunting season that has been limited under Gov. Phil Murphy.

November 4, 2022

New Jersey synagogue threat that drew FBI attention is 'mitigated,' Murphy says

A “broad threat” against New Jersey synagogues that prompted the FBI to issue a warning about has been “mitigated,” according to Gov. Phil Murphy.