Governor Archives

Murphy says state PPE inventory is well-stocked, affirms commitment to full school days

July 26, 2021 6:09 pmJuly 26, 2021 6:09 pm

As New Jerseyans keep a watchful eye over Covid numbers, especially during growing concerns over the Delta variant, Gov. Phil Murphy says that he’s confident in New Jersey’s personal protective equipment (PPE) supply. “We feel very comfortable with our stockpiles...

Murphy taking universal high-speed internet seriously, but he’s not ready to compete with Virginia

July 26, 2021 5:05 pmJuly 26, 2021 5:05 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy wants to make broadband internet access available to every New Jerseyan but wasn’t ready to get into a race with his friend, Virginia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe, to get the entire state covered over the next...

Murphy undecided on bill to count prisoners in their hometown for congressional redistricting

July 26, 2021 4:19 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy wasn’t ready to say if he would sign or veto legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to be counted in their original hometown for the purpose of congressional redistricting before the U.S. Census Bureau transmits municipal population data on August...

Deployed veterans can recoup college tuition payments under new law

July 23, 2021 2:28 pm

A bill that requires all public colleges and universities in the state to refund fees and tuition to members of the military who had their college education interrupted due to service or deployment was signed into law on Thursday. The...

Sweeney raises $750k in one night to boost his own Senate re-election prospects

July 22, 2021 12:01 pm

Senate President Steve Sweeney brought in an estimated $750,000 for campaign for re-election in the 3rd legislative district in Philadelphia on Wednesday at a joint fundraiser with Assemblymen John Burzichelli (D-Paulsboro) and Adam Taliaferro (D-Woolwich). Sweeney is seeking a seventh...

Kim Guadagno, Christie’s Lt. Governor, leaves Republican Party

July 22, 2021 10:30 amJuly 30, 2021 6:30 pm

Former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, who was elected twice on a ticket with Gov. Chris Christie, has left the Republican Party and is now an unaffiliated voter, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Press play to hear a...

New law to help small businesses signed by Murphy

July 21, 2021 2:47 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (S-3982) on Wednesday that provides additional aid to small businesses in New Jersey that are still recovering or require assistance due to the pandemic. The bill offers $135 million that will be distributed throughout the...