Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Author at New Jersey Globe

Carol Murphy on RFK Bear incident: ‘Downright Appalling’

August 8, 2024 3:37 pmAugust 8, 2024 11:05 pm

OPINION Comedians have had their fun with the downright disturbing confession from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his dumping of a dead bear cub nearly a decade ago. It is impossible to grasp the rationale of his thought process, which...

Opinion: Offshore Wind Development is a Win for N.J.

May 16, 2023 9:46 am

OPINION As New Jersey works towards meeting Governor Murphy’s renewable energy goals, legislators should keep in mind the opportunity cost of postponing the offshore wind turbine development project already underway off our coast.  Baseless disinformation campaigns from dark money groups and propped-up politicians shouldn’t stand in...

Carol Murphy: Federal Legislation Would Harm Small Businesses, Consumers & Cybersecurity Protections

September 21, 2022 3:06 pm

OPINON At a time of economic uncertainty and seemingly ever-present inflation, it is important that we do all we can to ensure families have what they need, and small businesses are able to continue to invest and grow jobs. While...

Opinion: Overreaching big tech regulations would harm small businesses & consumers

August 17, 2021 2:52 pm

OPINION Technology has become a large part of our personal and work lives. As such, Congress is right to look at sensible regulations for the technology sector that promotes competition and protects consumers. However regulations must be done right and...

Opinion: Puerto Rico Recovery Stymied by Irresponsible Insurance Companies

August 9, 2021 11:51 am

OPINION In September of 2017, Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the worst storm to strike the island in over 80 years. With 155-mph winds and extreme rainfall, the storm left nearly half a million residents without power for more than...

Opinion: It’s time for Washington to make lowering prescription drug costs a priority

July 29, 2021 12:01 amJuly 28, 2021 11:26 pm

One of the most pressing flaws in our healthcare system today is the outrageously high costs that pharmaceutical firms charge for prescription medications. Here in New Jersey, the burden of prescription drug prices is particularly heavy, and many people simply...

Opinion: Private Investment in EV Charging is a Must

July 7, 2021 9:58 amJuly 7, 2021 10:00 am

OPINION Negotiations are ramping up between Republicans and the White House as both sides work to reach a bipartisan agreement on an infrastructure package that has the potential to revitalize America’s aging transportation system and drastically reduce the sector’s fossil...