Phil Murphy, as he says, "grew up in a family that was middle class on a good day." That has shaped Phil's values, his priorities, and the kind of governor he will be.
Religion, basic values, work ethic, education, and civic awareness were pillars of family life. His father never graduated from high school, his mother worked as a secretary; they inspired Phil and his three siblings to pursue their educations and be active participants in civic life.
07/17/2018
Acting to protect New Jersey residents in the face of an unprecedented and harmful change to the federal tax code, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today joined three other states in suing the Trump Administration over its $10,000 cap on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes (SALT).
07/16/2018
Over 200 investors, economic developers and business and community leaders joined Governor Phil Murphy and U.S. Senator Cory Booker today for an Investors Symposium on the new federal Economic Opportunity Zone Program.
07/16/2018
The Murphy Administration today announced it is seeking up to six new applicants to operate medicinal marijuana dispensaries — two each in the northern, central and southern regions of New Jersey.
07/13/2018
Taking significant steps to begin the process of fully and fairly funding New Jersey school districts, the Murphy Administration today released new school funding distribution totals based on increased appropriations and modernizations made to the school funding formula.
07/12/2018
State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio today laid out a framework for several initial state health benefit cost-saving measures underway by the Murphy Administration that are projected to yield significant annual savings for taxpayers, while upholding the state’s commitment to public employees.
07/12/2018
The next "Ask Governor Murphy” program, the statewide, live call-in show produced by public radio stations WBGO in Newark, WHYY in Philadelphia, and WNYC in New York, is scheduled to air on Monday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m.
From the New Jersey Department of Health:NJ Agencies Awarded $4.7 Million to Improve Black Infant, Maternal Mortality
07/11/2018
Healthy Women, Healthy Families’ Initiative Targets Health Disparities
07/10/2018
The Murphy Administration today announced the first steps in transitioning away from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and toward a new generation of statewide testing by issuing a report, detailing proposals for draft regulations and other upcoming changes in the 2018-19 school year.
07/6/2018
Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. The flags will be lowered in memory of the five victims of the recent mass shooting at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland.
07/5/2018
Governor Phil Murphy announced today that Teva Pharmaceuticals USA will locate its U.S. headquarters in Parsippany-Troy Hills, supporting more than 1,000 high-wage jobs in New Jersey, including the transfer and creation of more than 800 positions. Teva, a leading pharmaceutical company headquartered globally in Israel, had also considered several other locations to house its U.S. headquarters and commercial operations.
07/3/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed the following bills into law:
S-396/A-3840 (Pennacchio, Corrado/Armato, Mazzeo, Freiman) - Forbids members of the State Investment Council from voting on transactions concerning investment with which a member has certain financial or familial conflicts and requires removal for violations thereof
07/3/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Senate Bill No. 5 after the Legislature concurred with recommendations made by the Governor to the bill.
07/3/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Senate Bill No. 122, the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act, after the Legislature concurred with recommendations that he made to the bill.
07/3/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed three bills that will provide critical protections to New Jersey’s LGBTQ community. Senate Bill No. 478 will allow for the issuance of amended birth certificates for people who have undergone a change in gender, Senate Bill No. 493 will allow gender identity to be reflected on death certificates, and Senate Bill No. 705 will establish a Transgender Equality Task force.
07/2/2018
25,000 Patients Now Participating
07/1/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today conditionally vetoed the following bills and signed them into law after the Legislature concurred with the Governor’s recommendations:...
06/30/2018
Agreement Provides Sustainable Funding Sources through Millionaires Tax and Corporate Business Tax Surcharge
06/29/2018
Statement from Governor Phil Murphy
06/28/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed the following bill into law: S1968/A3619 (Pou/Wimberly, Mukherji, Sumter)
06/27/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed the following bill into law: S2747/A4201 (Gopal, Sarlo/Pintor Marin)
06/27/2018
Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Labor Commissioner Rob Asaro-Angelo responded today to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says public sector workers need not pay their “fair share” of dues to the unions that represent public sector employees.
06/27/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today underscored the significance of having a budget built on sustainable, reliable, and recurring revenues rather than the Legislature’s budget plan, which is based on short-term gimmicks, phantom savings and is nearly $1 billion short of achieving the administration’s target ending fund balance.
06/26/2018
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal joined a lawsuit today challenging the federal government’s border enforcement policies, including its refusal to accept immigrants seeking asylum and its “cruel and unlawful” practice of forcibly separating families.
06/26/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today cautioned that the Legislature’s recently passed budget may impact the long-term viability of key infrastructure investments intended to turnaround NJ TRANSIT.
06/25/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that after a thorough review of the Legislature’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget, the Treasury Department found the plan to be nearly $1 billion short.
06/22/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Senate Bill No. 427, which prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from marrying or entering into a civil union. New Jersey is now the second state in the nation to ban child marriage under all circumstances.
06/22/2018
New Jersey’s first African American Lieutenant Governor selected for annual program highlighting extraordinary elected women
06/21/2018
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today that the State of New Jersey will file a lawsuit in the coming days to challenge the federal government’s family separation policy.
06/21/2018
Governor Phil Murphy will today deliver to the Legislature his reorganization plan to transfer the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) from the Department of Health (DOH) to the Department of Human Services (DHS).
06/20/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today cautioned there would be no agreement on fully funding our public schools or modernizing New Jersey’s School Funding Formula until the State has sustainable recurring revenues to support schools on the path to full funding.
06/19/2018
Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order to prohibit any state resources from being used to assist the Trump administration’s policy of separating the families of immigrants.
06/19/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today warned that unless New Jersey enacts a budget based on sustainable revenues, the plan to overhaul NJ TRANSIT could be in jeopardy, as the state would be without the steady source of funding needed to ensure safe and reliable train and bus service over the long term.
06/18/2018
100% Clean Energy by 2050: Building a Clean Energy Economy
06/18/2018
Today, Governor Murphy, joined by students at Riverside Elementary School, Senator Kip Bateman, and Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker, signed legislation S1925 (Bateman/Zwicker, Murphy, Freiman) into law to designate the Bog Turtle as New Jersey’s State Reptile.
06/18/2018
"For centuries, America has been a refuge for those seeking freedom and yearning for a better life. President Trump has turned this promise on its head."
06/18/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today pledged to veto the budget proposal being pushed by the Legislature, citing the plan’s reliance on temporary one-shot and “two-shot” sources of revenue, unverifiable savings, and a projected yawning year-end budget deficit.
06/15/2018
“For the past eight years, Governor Christie cut irresponsible budget deals that weakened New Jersey’s economy and hurt our middle class, resulting in 11 credit downgrades. These budgets shortchanged permanent priorities like NJ TRANSIT and our public schools by resorting to short-term gimmicks.
06/15/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today hailed a financing agreement reached between NJ TRANSIT and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide up to $600 million in funding for the Gateway Program, a critical regional and nationally significant infrastructure project that includes both the Portal Bridge and Hudson Tunnel projects.
06/15/2018
Yesterday, Govenor Murphy signed the following bill into law:
A-3122wGR/S-871 (Burzichelli, Murphy, Mazzeo/Sweeney) - Allows certain joint insurance funds to make certain investments and to form certain investment programs; authorizes school districts and local units of government to deposit public funds into multiple federally-insured accounts.
06/14/2018
A coalition of governors from New Jersey, Connecticut, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Virginia, today sent a letter to Congress opposing the “Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters” Act, specifically calling on congressional leaders to reject the legislation, which imposes an undue burden on states aiming to preserve the economies and environments that depend on their shorelines.
06/13/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed a package of common-sense gun safety bills that make New Jersey among the states with the strongest and most formidable gun laws in the nation. More than 2,000 shootings occur annually in New Jersey, with around 500 firearm-related deaths each year.
06/13/2018
Today, Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement regarding the United Bid 2026 Award: "I’m thrilled that the United Bid, a joint effort by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, has been selected to host the FIFA 2026 World Cup and look forward to the next step in the process in which specific venues from these countries will be selected to host tournament games.
06/12/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today applauded the cease and desist actions undertaken by New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal to thwart ghost gun manufacturers from shipping their products into New Jersey. Ghost guns, which are illegal in New Jersey, are untraceable because they are unserialized firearms.
06/12/2018
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today sent “cease and desist” letters to “ghost gun” manufacturers throughout the United States, ordering them to stop advertising and selling partially-built firearms – including assault weapons – in New Jersey.
06/12/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today praised the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) for its creation of an Innovation Challenge that gives eligible communities the opportunity to receive funds for plans that strengthen their local innovation ecosystems.
06/11/2018
Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 4111, allowing sports betting at New Jersey casinos and racetracks for certain professional and collegiate sports or athletic events.
06/11/2018
Governor Phil Murphy’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the March 6 to March 7, 2018 winter storm was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Declaration helps alleviate the financial burden created by the storm by making millions in local disaster response expenditures in Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic and Somerset counties eligible for federal reimbursement.
06/9/2018
Governor Phil Murphy and 11 governors of both parties across the nation penned a joint letter to federal leadership, firmly expressing their support for the passage of the “Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES)” Act, a bill introduced by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO). Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is a co-sponsor of the bill.
06/8/2018
Rein will oversee the NJ Office of Information Technology (NJOIT) and its more than 600 employees. He will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic policies, information security standards and requirements for all State departments and agencies.
06/8/2018
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
06/8/2018
Advancing further steps to spur growth and prepare New Jersey’s workforce for the 21st century economy, Governor Phil Murphy today announced his vision for the New Jersey Apprenticeship Network (NJAN), a proposal included in his Fiscal Year 2019 budget.
06/7/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today applauded the confirmation of six key cabinet members to his management team. “I couldn’t be more pleased to have these six stellar individuals leading key departments across state government,” said Governor Murphy.
06/4/2018
Today, Governor Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed Assembly Bill No. 3122:
A3122 (Burzichelli, Murphy, Mazzeo/Sweeney) - Allows certain joint insurance funds to make certain investments and to form certain investment programs; authorizes school districts and local units of government to deposit public funds into multiple federally-insured accounts
06/1/2018
Protecting consumers against surprise bills for out-of-network health services, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Assembly Bill No. 2039, which makes changes to several elements of New Jersey’s health care delivery system. These improvements include transparency and enhanced consumer protections, the creation of an arbitration system and cost containments for out-of-network services.
05/31/2018
Governor Phil Murphy and 13 governors across the nation today penned a joint letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, firmly expressing their support for Title X. Title X is the only federal grant program ensuring access to a broad range of family planning and preventive health services for individuals.
05/31/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced his intention to renominate Associate Justice Anne M. Patterson to the New Jersey Supreme Court.
05/31/2018
"Amy Rosen brings nearly two decades of transportation experience and a reputation as an effective, entrepreneurial leader of urban transit systems to the Port Authority Board of Commissioners," said Governor Phil Murphy.
05/31/2018
The rising cost of health benefits continues to be one of the largest cost drivers for the state of New Jersey and local governments. With stakeholders collectively acknowledging that change is necessary, Governor Phil Murphy today announced he will begin tackling the issue with the formation of the State Health Benefits Quality and Value Task Force.
05/30/2018
Governor Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed Senate Bill No. 122, the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act, which provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for expenses incurred as part of the production of certain films and digital media content.
05/30/2018
Governor Phil Murphy announced that he has signed the following bills into law: ...
05/29/2018
To re-ignite the promise of New Jersey’s innovation economy, Governor Phil Murphy today announced two initiatives – the STEM Loan Forgiveness Program and the NJ Career Accelerator Internship Program – to encourage individuals in STEM fields to make a long-term commitment to building and maintaining a career in New Jersey. The initiatives were part of the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget message.
05/25/2018
Marking the official opening of the summer Shore season, Governor Phil Murphy today praised the completion of the Route 37 Mathis Bridge rehabilitation project as one of many vital infrastructure investments made to roads and bridges in the region.
05/23/2018
Attorney General Asks IRS to Withdraw Proposal that Would Upend New Jersey’s Charitable Deduction Tax Credit Law
05/23/2018
Environmentalists, businesses and elected officials from across the state expressed their praise for Governor Murphy’s actions to establish New Jersey’s leadership in the clean energy economy.
05/23/2018
Bolstering his commitment to New Jersey’s energy future, Governor Phil Murphy today signed several legislative initiatives to establish New Jersey’s leadership in the clean energy economy. Governor Murphy also signed an executive order directing the development of an updated Energy Master Plan (EMP) for the state to achieve 100 percent clean energy by 2050.
05/22/2018
“We are incredibly saddened by the passing of State Trooper Brian McNally,” said Governor Murphy. “Brian was a loving son and brother who not only served our state, but also our country as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. Our state will feel his loss deeply. We offer our condolences to the McNally family during this difficult time.”
05/21/2018
$172 Million Project to Ease Traffic Congestion for Commuters
05/18/2018
Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Monday, May 21, 2018. The flags will be lowered in memory of the two victims who have passed away due to Thursday's Route 80 school bus accident.
05/17/2018
Westbound Span Complete, Marking First New Port Authority Bridge To Open Since 1931
$1.5 Billion Twin Span, Cable-Stayed Crossing Will Provide An Easier, Safer Ride And Less Congestion For The 32 Million Travelers Who Use It Each Year.
05/17/2018
La vice-gobernadora Sheila Oliver anunció hoy que ya se publicó el informe de la Comisión de Nueva Jersey de Ayuda para Puerto Rico y que el mismo está disponible para el público. Dicho informe contiene recomendaciones para el esfuerzo continuo de Nueva Jersey de ayudar a los más de 30,000 puertorriqueños desplazados que permanecen en el estado después del paso del huracán María.
05/17/2018
Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver today announced that the New Jersey Commission on Puerto Rico Relief’s report has been released and is now available to the public, outlining recommendations for New Jersey’s ongoing effort to assist the over 30,000 displaced Puerto Ricans who remain in the state following Hurricane Maria.
05/17/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced he is directing the Jobs and Economic Opportunity Council to create a Strategic Plan for reclaiming New Jersey’s innovation economy.
05/16/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he has signed the following bill into law: A-1114/S-1918 (Downey, Houghtaling, Mukherji/Ruiz, Gopal).
05/15/2018
Governor Murphy has been briefed by senior officials on today’s thunderstorms affecting New Jersey and is closely monitoring the situation in consultation with his cabinet and senior staff.
05/15/2018
Today, Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement regarding the proposed Federal Farm Bill.
05/15/2018
Thank you,Winnie Stachleberg, for that introduction.
Thank you, as well, Neera Tanden, for your leadership in bringing together this conference today. Talk about a day laden with star-power – and then here’s me. I’m honored to be here.
Here’s what separates me from some on this program … I’m not running for president.
05/15/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the state will take over the plan management functions of the Affordable Care Act marketplace for the upcoming 2019 enrollment period, assuming greater control over the health exchange in New Jersey.
05/14/2018
The Department of the Treasury on Monday reported that April revenue collections for the major taxes were essentially flat compared to last April, up by only 0.3 percent. Year-to-date, total revenues are tracking close to the FY 2018 aggregate target, increasing $1.338 billion, or 5.9 percent.
05/14/2018
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel, Governor Phil Murphy today signed a resolution recognizing the historic significance of the occasion, as well as the social, cultural and economic ties between New Jersey and Israel.
05/14/2018
Today, Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Murphy v. NCAA: “I am thrilled to see the Supreme Court finally side with New Jersey and strike down the arbitrary ban on sports betting imposed by Congress decades ago.
05/11/2018
The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved two actions to help nurture the growth of the State’s innovation economy. Echoing the priorities set by Governor Murphy, the Board authorized an agreement with the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO) to advance development of “The Hub” in downtown New Brunswick, and a venture fund investment that will support growth-stage, software and technology-enabled companies in New Jersey.
05/10/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today nominated Tracy Thompson to become insurance fraud prosecutor of the Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, a position which is subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate.
05/10/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced his nomination of Colonel Patrick J. Callahan to serve as the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police.
05/10/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today conditionally vetoed Senate Bill No. 5, which transfers management of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) from the Division of Pensions and Benefits in the Department of the Treasury to the Board of Trustees of the PFRS.
05/9/2018
New Jersey today hosted a first of its kind meeting bringing together key officials from New Jersey and nearby member states of the “States for Gun Safety” coalition
05/9/2018
New Jersey Becomes Ninth State to Support Tuition and Financial Aid Equity for DREAMers
05/8/2018
Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick Callahan announced today that the first GUNStat Report, which provides the public with monthly and quarterly reports of gun-crime statistics, has been released and is now available to the public on the Office of the Attorney General and New Jersey State Police websites.
05/7/2018
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) today announced that nearly $3 million in New Jersey’s County Vocational School District Partnership grants will be distributed among seven school districts.
05/7/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced the appointment of Bill Castner as Senior Advisor to the Governor on Firearms for the state of New Jersey.
05/4/2018
Advancing his commitment to make local governments work smarter and more efficiently, Governor Phil Murphy today named Nicolas W. Platt, former Mayor of Harding Township, and Jordan Glatt, former Mayor of Summit, as co-shared services czars for the State of New Jersey.
05/4/2018
Protecting New Jersey taxpayers from an increase in the federal income tax as a result of the Trump Administration’s cap on the state and local tax deduction (SALT), Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation allowing municipalities to establish charitable funds where taxpayers can donate in return for a property tax credit.
05/3/2018
“The exploitation of workers is not only unethical – it is illegal,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “In New Jersey, we promote fairness, fight against discrimination, and work to end unfair labor practices. I am proud to take this step forward to end a practice that creates an unfair advantage over companies that play by the rules and hurts our working families.”
05/3/2018
Today, the Murphy Administration released the total projected state cost of its recent contract settlement with the Communication Workers of America, AFL-CIO:
05/2/2018
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced today that New Jersey's solar industry has hit a substantial milestone by surpassing 90,000 solar projects completed across the Garden State, totaling more than 2.4 GW of installed solar energy.
05/2/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today named Marcus O. Hicks as Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Hicks replaces Gary M. Lanigan upon his retirement, who has led the department since March 2010.
05/2/2018
The Department of Health (DOH) today announced that it will award $4.3 million in grant funding as part of intensified efforts to decrease disparities in birth outcomes and reduce black infant mortality.
05/1/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today praised the ratification of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), AFL-CIO, contract that begins July 1, 2015 and expires June 30, 2019. The contract covers approximately 35,000 workers employed by the Executive Branch under the Administrative/Clerical, Professional, and Supervisory bargaining units. The State costs have been accounted for in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget and the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget.
05/1/2018
The Department of Health (DOH) today announced that it will award $4.3 million in grant funding as part of intensified efforts to decrease disparities in birth outcomes and reduce black infant mortality.
04/30/2018
The Department of Health (DOH) today announced that it will award $4.3 million in grant funding as part of intensified efforts to decrease disparities in birth outcomes and reduce black infant mortality.
04/25/2018
Key Initiative of New Jersey's Historic Anti-Gun Violence Multi-State Agreement Between New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Delaware, and Puerto Rico
Partnership Will Collect and Analyze Data Across Multiple Disciplines on Public Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence to Better Inform Policymakers Nationwide
Fills Void Left by Federal Government's 1996 Ban on Federally-Funded Gun Violence Research
04/25/2018
Good morning, and thank you all for being here.
Today, I’m wearing my track shoes for a very specific reason.
Last fall, we had a healthy debate about how to move New Jersey forward. And the election sent a clear message – be bold, not timid.
04/24/2018
Fulfilling his commitment to fight gender inequity and support equal pay for women in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law the most sweeping equal pay legislation in America.
04/23/2018
Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on the day of the upcoming General Assembly session scheduled for May 7, 2018. The flags will be lowered in memory of Assemblyman Jerry Green.
04/23/2018
The New Jersey Commission on Puerto Rico Relief today penned a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to extend the current existing moratorium on Federal Housing Administration-backed mortgages.
04/23/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today highlighted some of the benefits that additional state investment in NJ TRANSIT will provide for hundreds of thousands of bus riders statewide. The commitment includes additional bus operators and improvements in on-time performance.
04/20/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed an Executive Order directing the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), with support from other state agencies, to develop guidance on how all state departments can incorporate environmental justice considerations into their actions.
04/20/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he has signed the following bill into law:
04/20/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced the appointment of Hester H. Agudosi, Esq. as Chief Diversity Officer of the state of New Jersey
04/20/2018
Taking swift action to ensure the environmental health and safety of the state’s coast and shoreline, Governor Phil Murphy today signed bipartisan legislation that bans offshore oil and gas exploration and its production in New Jersey’s ocean waters.
04/19/2018
Gov. Phil Murphy today announced the appointment of Paul Aronsohn to head up the newly created Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families, serving as the administration’s lead advocate and ally for New Jersey residents in need of critical services ranging from early childhood through adulthood.
04/19/2018
“From the very first day I walked into the Assembly in 2004, Jerry Green was there to offer words of encouragement and wisdom honed from his years of service to his district and county, and our entire state. His quiet demeanor and understated humor hid a giant of the Legislature who was unafraid to go to the mat for his constituents and the values of equality, fairness, and opportunity he held deep within himself.
04/19/2018
"Tammy and I are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Assemblyman Jerry Green, whose advocacy and love for Union County and his home of Plainfield was unquestioned.
04/18/2018
Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Thursday, April 19, 2018. The flags will be lowered in memory of former First Lady, Barbara Bush.
04/18/2018
Emphasizing his commitment to making higher education more affordable for New Jersey students, Governor Phil Murphy further outlined his goals during a roundtable discussion at New Jersey City University in Jersey City.
04/18/2018
Following the Internal Revenue Service’s lead, the New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation announced Wednesday that it is providing taxpayers with an additional day to file and pay their taxes.
04/17/2018
"Barbara Bush was a devoted mother and grandmother, a loving wife, and distinguished First Lady. America's matriarch, she set an example for the nation with her warmth and love of family, while championing the cause of literacy for Americans of all ages.
04/17/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law one of the most expansive Automatic Voter Registration policies in the nation, strengthening and enhancing voting rights for eligible New Jersey residents.
04/16/2018
I applaud the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee for taking action to pass common sense gun legislation, a critical step to keeping New Jersey’s children and families safer.
04/16/2018
Governor Phil Murphy filed the following nominations and appointments
04/16/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced measures his administration is taking to reduce the outsourcing of certain Atlantic City operations. The next steps are part of a review and recommendation process undertaken in February.
04/14/2018
Today, in honor of Bon Jovi's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Governor Murphy has declared April 14th as Bon Jovi Day:
04/12/2018
Governor Murphy’s nomination for State Treasurer – Elizabeth Maher Muoio – became just the second woman in New Jersey history to be confirmed to the cabinet post after receiving official confirmation from the State Senate on Thursday.
04/12/2018
Governor Phil Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver today announced plans to restore funding for two of the Department of Community Affairs’(DCA) innovative neighborhood improvement programs – Main Street New Jersey (MSNJ) and the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) – to strengthen the economic vigor of New Jersey’s downtown areas and to encourage private investment in some of the state’s hard-pressed communities.
04/11/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he has signed the following bill into law:
S-414/A-3381 (Pennacchio, Bucco, Ruiz /Downey, Webber, Lampitt, Lagana) - Requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers to review employment history of prospective employees who will have regular contact with students to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct
04/9/2018
Governor Phil Murphy announced today that the United States Department of Treasury has approved his 169 recommended designations for Opportunity Zones throughout the Garden State. The Opportunity Zone Program is designed to drive long-term capital investments into low-income rural and urban communities.
04/9/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he has signed the following resolution:
AJR-93/SJR-218(Greenwald, Mukherji, Murphy, Coughlin/Sweeney, Diegnan, Kean) - Designates April of each year as “Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month.”
04/9/2018
Governor Murphy today touted the benefits of investments in early education as he toured preschool classrooms at JFK Elementary School in Jamesburg.
04/6/2018
Governor Phil Murphy announced today that he is recommending to the Board of the New Jersey Transit Corporation the appointment of Jerry Zaro to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Gateway Program Development Corporation (GDC), filling the seat of Trustee Richard H. Bagger, who has recently resigned his position on the Board.
04/6/2018
Pointing to more than 500 gun deaths in New Jersey since 2016, Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced actions designed to increase public awareness about the effects of gun violence by providing regular reports to the public on gun crimes and the source states from which these crime guns are flowing.
04/5/2018
Governor Murphy announced that he has returned the following legislation to the Legislature with recommended changes:
A3382/S1971 (Freiman, Mazzeo, Downey/Sarlo) - Permits taxpayers to make dedicated prepayment toward anticipated property taxes
04/5/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today nominated Senator Bob Gordon to become a commissioner of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, a position that will require confirmation by the state Senate.
04/5/2018
Recognizing that building a world-class education system is a critical investment in New Jersey’s future, Governor Phil Murphy today further outlined his plan for tuition-free community college during a roundtable discussion at Mercer County Community College.
04/4/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced at the Offshore Wind Partnering Forum that Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, will open an office in Atlantic City next month. Today’s announcement demonstrates the company’s commitment to the state of New Jersey and in helping to support the Murphy Administration’s clean energy goals.
04/3/2018
Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The flags will be lowered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination.
04/3/2018
In response to the Trump Administration’s decision to initiate a rulemaking process to weaken federal vehicle fuel emissions standards, Governor Phil Murphy today reaffirmed New Jersey’s strong support for the current standards.
04/3/2018
Strategy Provides Multi-Pronged, Coordinated Approach
Governor Phil Murphy today outlined his public health plan to commit $100 million from his Fiscal Year 2019 budget to address the burgeoning opioid epidemic in New Jersey through a strategic, coordinated multi-agency effort. Overdose deaths have surged in New Jersey as more than 2,200 Garden State residents died between 2016 and 2017.
04/2/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today administered the oath of office to three members of his cabinet – Brigadier General Jemal J. Beale as Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; Dr. Shereef Elnahal as Commissioner of the Department of Health; and Carole Johnson as Commissioner of the Department of Human Services.
03/29/2018
Governor Phil Murphy announced that he has signed the following resolution:
AJR-105/SJR-218(Downey, Murphy, Chiaravalloti/Gopal, Madden) - Designates March of each year as "Professional Social Work Month".
03/29/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today reinstated an executive order implementing Sandy Recovery efforts where youth volunteers can help rebuild homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
03/29/2018
Division of Investment Exercises its Fiduciary Responsibilities to Act in the Best Interest of Plan Participants, Based on the Merits of the Investment
The Department of the Treasury on Friday formally announced that the New Jersey Division of Investment has sold its holding of all investments in manufacturers of automatic and semi-automatic weapons for civilian use.
03/29/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced plans to create the New Jersey Apprenticeship Network, a new path for state residents to enter high-skilled careers through paid apprenticeships that may include college credit.
03/28/2018
Acting Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced Wednesday that Gov. Murphy’s Detailed Budget book for FY 2019 is now available online through the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Management and Budget website.
03/27/2018
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today that New Jersey will join a multi-state coalition in suing the federal government to block the inclusion of a proposed citizenship question in the 2020 decennial Census.
03/27/2018
New Focus on Filling the Void Left By Federal Pullback of Consumer Protection Regulation
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that Governor Murphy will nominate Paul R. Rodriguez to serve as the Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, the lead state agency charged with protecting consumers’ rights, regulating the securities industry, and overseeing 47 professional boards.
03/27/2018
“By injecting a citizenship question into the Census, the Trump administration is seeking to sow fear among immigrant communities and inject uncertainty into what should be a non-partisan process.
03/27/2018
Reforms Include Approving New Medical Conditions for Treatment and Allowing Current Dispensaries to Open Satellite Locations
Governor Phil Murphy today announced major reforms to New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program. Reforms include the addition of medical conditions, lowered patient and caregiver fees, allowing dispensaries to add satellite locations, and proposed legislative changes that would increase the monthly product limit for patients, and allow an unlimited supply for those receiving hospice care.
03/26/2018
The energy of the tens of thousands of New Jerseyans this past weekend demanding action on gun safety continues today...
03/26/2018
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today approved sixteen Orders that will help New Jersey utilities provide savings for customers in accordance with the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
03/26/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the State of Emergency declared on March 20, 2018 has been lifted.
03/24/2018
Across our state and our nation, young people made it clear they will no longer accept excuses when it comes to passing commonsense laws that will keep our schools, and, indeed, entire communities, safe from gun violence.
03/23/2018
New benefits for autism spectrum disorders, diabetes, Hepatitis C, and family planning services; Implements waiver to expand opioid use disorder treatment
The proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Budget unveiled by Governor Murphy last week includes several actions to update and modernize New Jersey’s Medicaid Program.
03/23/2018
Governor Phil Murphy announced that he has signed the following joint resolution:
AJR-55/SJR-39 (Benson, Murphy/Weinberg) - Designates March of each year as "Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month"
03/22/2018
Proposal Would Raise Minimum Wage for All Workers at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty to $19/hour by 2023; $2 Increase for Workers at Newark This Year
60-Day Public Comment Period to Begin in Early April and Conclude in Early June Ahead of Final Vote
Raising Wages Improves Security by Reducing Turnover and Allowing for Better Training – Complements Initiatives to Transform and Modernize Airports
03/22/2018
Investments have the potential to create long-lasting economic change in the State
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the Department of Community Affairs has submitted recommendations for Opportunity Zones to the United States Department of the Treasury.
03/21/2018
The Governor has declared that all States Offices will be open tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, 2018. All employees should arrive at their regularly scheduled reporting time.
03/21/2018
From the New Jersey State Police: Colonel Patrick J. Callahan has announced the commercial vehicle travel ban will be lifted effective tonight at midnight, 12:00 a.m., Thursday, March 22.
03/21/2018
"I am pleased to see that the federal omnibus spending bill contains hundreds of millions of dollars in funding that can be used for the Portal Bridge and the Gateway tunnel. ..."
03/20/2018
From the New Jersey State Police: Colonel Patrick J. Callahan has announced a commercial vehicle travel ban due to the anticipated severity of the impending nor’easter.
03/20/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday ahead of tomorrow's anticipated nor’easter, authorizing the State Director of Emergency Management to activate and coordinate response and recovery efforts. Executive Order No. 17 declares the state emergency across all 21 counties in the state, and allows for the extension of resources into other parts of the state as the storm continues to impact New Jersey.
03/20/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced his selection of seven individuals to serve on the Judicial Advisory Panel which advises the Governor on judicial nominations.
03/20/2018
Editorial boards and columnists from across New Jersey applauded Governor Phil Murphy’s bold budget for Fiscal Year 2019. The Governor’s proposed budget puts New Jersey on the path to a stronger and fairer future through investments in education, mass transit, and working families.
03/20/2018
No Fare Hike for NJ TRANSIT Commuters in Fiscal Year 2019
Additional State Investment Nearly Triple Last Year’s Funding Level
Funding Will Benefit Bus and Rail Maintenance and Operations, Allow for Hiring of
New Bus Drivers and Train Conductors
03/19/2018
City-Owned Site to be Positioned as a New Center for Innovation and Research
03/16/2018
This morning, thousands of New Jersey commuters were late for work and needlessly stuck on trains due to early morning malfunctions involving the opening of the century-old Portal Bridge.
03/15/2018
Spending plan bolsters funding for Preschool
Governor Phil Murphy’s first proposed budget increases state “formula” aid that goes directly to school districts by $283.6 million, the initial step toward fulfilling the state’s school-funding obligation.
03/13/2018
Elected officials and advocates from across New Jersey lauded Governor Phil Murphy’s fiscal year 2019 budget, delivered today. The Governor’s proposed budget puts New Jersey on the path to a stronger and fairer future through investments in education, transit, infrastructure, environmental initiatives, and working families. The budget also prioritizes fairness for all by significantly increasing public employee pension contributions, raising the property tax deduction cap under the state's income tax, eliminating corporate tax loopholes, and creating a millionaire’s tax to ensure everyone pays their fair share.
03/13/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today presented his budget for fiscal year 2019 – a plan to promote critical priorities including education, mass transit, and tax fairness to make New Jersey stronger and fairer.
03/13/2018
03/13/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the State of Emergency declared on March 6, 2018 has been lifted. New Jersey residents can resume normal activity but are still directed to use caution when navigating roads, especially due to ongoing inclement weather and continued snow melting.
03/10/2018
Today, Governor Murphy slammed JCP&L for its slow response to Wednesday’s storm. Over 50,000 JCP&L customers continue to be without power.
03/9/2018
DEP Analysis Calls For State and Region To Be Excluded From Proposal Due to Numerous Technical Flaws
03/9/2018
Earlier today, Governor Murphy spoke over the phone with Chuck Jones, President and CEO of FirstEnergy Corp., the parent company of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), about power restoration efforts following the recent snow storms in New Jersey.
03/9/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced the deployment of a mobile hospital to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to support a hospital that was severely damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
03/8/2018
03/8/2018
Calls utilities’ response to winter storms unacceptable
03/7/2018
03/6/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a state of emergency at 8 p.m. on Tuesday ahead of tomorrow's anticipated nor’easter.
03/2/2018
From the New Jersey Emergency Management Section:
03/1/2018
Address at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce 81st Annual Congressional Dinner.
02/27/2018
Trenton - Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Friday, March 2, 2018. The flags will be lowered in memory of former three-time Mayor of Nutley and New Jersey State Senate President Carmen A. Orechio.
02/27/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed an executive order establishing the Jobs and Economic Opportunity Council. Under the executive order, the Council will be directed to provide the Governor with economic advice and recommendations for stimulating job growth and workforce development in New Jersey.
02/26/2018
Multi-State Coalition Now Represents Over 35 Million Americans
02/26/2018
Following up on his pledge to advance New Jersey as a national leader in addressing global warming, Governor Phil Murphy has formally notified governors of states that belong to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative of his administration’s commitment to rejoining the regional climate-change compact.
02/22/2018
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo today announced the formation of the States for Gun Safety coalition, a new multi-state partnership to combat gun violence, and invited other states from across the nation to join the new effort.
02/21/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he has signed the following bills into law:
02/21/2018
2018 grants will more than double last year’s total
02/21/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed a bill restoring $7.45 million in funding to Planned Parenthood and other women’s health facilities, the first legislation he has signed since taking office as New Jersey Governor.
02/20/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that his administration is making a coordinated effort with state law enforcement agencies and the New Jersey Legislature to improve school safety in the state in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting.
02/20/2018
Governor Murphy’s Cabinet Appointees are Majority-Female, a first in New Jersey History
02/15/2018
Governor Murphy Directs U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Parkland School Shooting.
02/15/2018
Initial commuter relief plan addresses rail car shortages, increases replacement parts availability and accelerates hiring
02/13/2018
The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today voted to approve Tim Sullivan as the Authority’s next Chief Executive Officer.
02/13/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today joined Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald and representatives from gun safety organizations to discuss gun violence in New Jersey and reforms needed to ensure the safety of all New Jerseyans.
02/12/2018
El Gobernador Phil Murphy firmó hoy una orden ejecutiva estableciendo una comisión para ayudar a Puerto Rico. La comisión, compuesta por 18 miembros, colaborará con agencias federales y estatales para acelerar el proceso que beneficiará a puertorriqueños desplazados en el estado de New Jersey, también examinará otras maneras en que el estado podría ayudar a la isla.
02/12/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed an Executive Order establishing the Commission on Puerto Rico Relief, an 18-member commission that will collaborate with state and federal agencies to expedite processes benefiting displaced Puerto Ricans in New Jersey, as well as examine ways the state can aid the island.
02/11/2018
Announces Two Appointments to the Commission
02/9/2018
Renews Pledge to Preserve Tax Deductions for New Jersey
02/7/2018
Delayed Opening Will Allow For Clearing Of Roadways And Less Hazardous Travel Conditions During Morning Commute
02/5/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed an Executive Order mandating that all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that do business with the State of New Jersey follow the principles of net neutrality, a critical step in securing a free and open Internet for state residents.
02/2/2018
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal has joined a multi-state coalition opposing the federal government’s expansion of offshore drilling, signing on to a letter that highlights the ways oil and gas exploration off the New Jersey coast would have “devastating” economic and environmental effects.
02/1/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he will join the Governors of Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware in support of a ban on hydraulic fracturing –a process commonly called “fracking”—in the Delaware River Basin.
01/31/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed an Executive Order directing the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to fully implement the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act (OWEDA) and begin the process of moving the state toward a goal of 3,500 megawatts of offshore wind energy generation by the year 2030.
01/30/2018
Attorney General Grewal Files Paperwork to Withdraw NJ From Case
01/30/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today announced the nomination of Kevin S. Corbett to serve as the Executive Director of NJ Transit, the beleaguered transportation agency relied upon by hundreds of thousands of New Jersey commuters. Governor Murphy is calling on NJ Transit’s board to take up the matter at its next meeting.
01/29/2018
“I want to thank Congressman Frelinghuysen for his more than 23 years of service to the people of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional district. Public service runs deep in the Frelinghuysen family ...
01/29/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed an Executive Order mandating that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Board of Public Utilities begin the process of reentering the state into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
01/26/2018
Will reverse previous administration policy that loosened restrictions
01/26/2018
The gubernatorial transition team assembled by Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver today released its final reports, a reflection of ...
01/24/2018
He is calling on the EDA Board to take up the matter at its next meeting.
01/24/2018
Swear in first Dreamer to be admitted to New Jersey State Bar Association
01/23/2018
Aims to Expand Access for New Jerseyans
01/22/2018
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal will join New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and sign on to an amicus brief in the Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court case, furthering the commitment of Governor Phil Murphy’s administration to building strong labor and supporting working people.
01/22/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed an executive order mandating a full-scale audit of the beleaguered mass transit agency, ...
01/21/2018
Governor Phil Murphy today signed an Executive Order that will direct all state agencies that interact with the public to provide information regarding enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
01/20/2018
Governor Murphy today convened a bipartisan call with members of the New Jersey congressional delegation on the impacts of the federal government shutdown.
01/20/2018
"Washington Republicans are playing political games with the health and well-being of New Jersey residents ...
01/19/2018
Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order today directing the State Comptroller’s Office to complete a performance audit of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s tax incentive programs.
01/18/2018
"Amazon’s announcement that Newark is among the finalists for ‘HQ2’ proves New Jersey’s amazing strengths and potential to once again be a global driver of technology and innovation ...
01/16/2018
On the first full day after his Inauguration, Governor Phil Murphy today signed an executive order outlining the ethics and standards of the administration.
01/16/2018
In First Executive Order, Governor Fulfills Key Campaign Pledge
