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Murphy names Smith Ellis as his new chief policy advisor

June 3, 2020 9:30 am

Gov. Phil Murphy has named one of his cabinet members, Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis, as his new chief policy advisor, a senior staff position with wide-ranging influence over the governor’s entire agenda as the state looks to rebound from the...

No news on Repollet successor, Murphy says

May 12, 2020 2:36 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy is not ready to announce a successor to Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet, who is leaving the administration to become President of Kean University. “Lamont’s done an extraordinary job. We’re going to miss him like heck. He’s a...

Murphy statement on Repollet

May 11, 2020 9:16 pm

Statement from Governor Murphy on Appointment of Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Lamont Repollet as the Next President of Kean University “Dr. Repollet was one of the first Cabinet appointments I announced, and he quickly distinguished himself as a strong...

Repollet will get Kean University presidency today

May 11, 2020 4:59 pmMay 12, 2020 10:44 am

Gov. Phil Murphy’s Commissioner of Education will be named today as the new president of Kean University, the New Jersey Globe has learned. The Kean Board of Trustees are meeting now to vote on the hiring of Dr. Lamont Repollet...

Murphy closes schools for remainder of school year

May 4, 2020 12:22 pmMay 4, 2020 12:22 pm

New Jersey public schools will be closed through the end of the current school year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced today. “This is a difficult decision and I know that many students, parents, and staff would like to be able to...

Four days before the election, Murphy cabinet member appears with GOP legislator

November 1, 2019 9:18 pm

With just four days left before voters decide a suddenly competitive State Assembly race in Bergen County, a member of Gov. Phil Murphy’s cabinet went to the 39th district to share the stage with one of the Republican legislators Democrats...

Murphy calls for Fornaro’s resignation

May 16, 2019 11:29 pmMay 17, 2019 9:03 am

Gov. Phil Murphy called for the resignation of New Jersey Board of Education member Jack Fornaro. “My administration is committed to fostering a learning environment where all students are welcome. I will not support comments during school board meetings that...