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Governor's Office of Equity
Through a whole-of-government approach, the mission of the Office of Equity is to close opportunity gaps. Through people-centered policies, our State workforce can respond to community needs and extend the reach of state programs and services to ensure that New Jersey is a “State of Opportunity” for all people in the Garden State.
Press Releases
Governor Murphy Holds Roundtable Discussion on Expanding Access to Public Contracting Opportunities for Historically Marginalized Businesses
Posted on 10/28/2024Discussion Seeks to Address Findings of Statewide Disparity Study
ICYMI: New Jersey Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program Strengthens Equity, Supports Nearly 580 Paid Internships for College Students and Recent Graduates
Posted on 07/25/2024$2.4 Million Awarded to 133 New Jersey-Based Employers for Summer 2024 Cohort.
Governor Murphy Signs "Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act”
Posted on 07/22/2024The Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act which will help New Jersey families avoid falling into medical debt and protect individuals from predatory medical debt collectors.
ICYMI: New Jersey Now Offering Students Free One-on-One FAFSA Completion Consultations
Posted on 07/22/2024These private consultations will complement the other ongoing free FAFSA supports provided by HESAA, which include in-person workshops at community sites and online webinars in both English and Spanish.