The Latest Breaking News from Phil Murphy

New Jersey to expand African American studies after Florida bans them

Democratic governor Phil Murphy says his state ‘will stand on the side of teaching our full history’

The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2023

New Jersey groups fight power plants and wait for environmental justice law

Residents of largely minority areas in New Jersey are fighting three proposed gas-fired power plants as they wait for the state’s environmental law _ signed with great fanfare nearly three years ago _ to take full effect

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses from one school to 26 in New Jersey

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6. As of Feb. 6, Murphy has issued one executive order in 2023—nine fewer than he did at this point a year ago.

Ballotpedia · Feb 8, 2023

Murder, justice, and Jersey politics

Just days after the gruesome murder of N.J. councilwoman, Gov. Phil Murphy publicly speculates on her death

Salon · Feb 7, 2023

NJ charges Paterson officer who shot, wounded fleeing person

New Jersey’s top law enforcement official has brought criminal charges against a Paterson Police officer he says shot a fleeing person in the back, wounding him severely

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

New Jersey councilwoman found fatally shot in crashed car near townhouse, police say

A New Jersey councilwoman was found fatally shot in a vehicle outside her home Wednesday night following what authorities believe was a planned attack.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

Judge blocks New Jersey ban on guns at beaches, casinos

A federal judge on Monday blocked New Jersey's recently enacted bans on carrying guns at beaches or casinos, though she left in place other restrictions passed by the state in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year expanding gun rights nationwide.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2023

NJ to provide free health care for undocumented children

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced free state-paid health care for thousands of undocumented immigrant children, as Democratic leaders elsewhere in the U.S. say they’re overwhelmed with busloads of border crossers sent north.

Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023

Building bridges to the future

Infrastructure, climate change and public health are all connected: Consider this story of two highway projects

Salon · Jan 14, 2023