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NJ residents can now text Gov. Phil Murphy – here's how
Ever wanted to get in contact with your governor? Now, there’s a number for that. New Jersey residents can now text Governor Phil Murphy to ask questions or comment on the state’s most important issues. Anyone can now send a text message to (732) 605-5455 and Murphy promises to respond to comments and questions as much as possible, while...
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Debate settled? Central Jersey is officially on New Jersey's map
New legislation in New Jersey is putting a decades old debate to bed: Central Jersey is officially a region recognized by the state. According to the state, that region includes Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset and Middlesex counties. With the stroke of a pen Thursday morning, Gov. Phil Murphy literally put Central Jersey on the map by redrawing the state’s tourism...
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Funeral info for NJ Lt. Gov. Oliver – Gov. Murphy order flags at half-staff
Funeral information was revealed Thursday for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who died earlier this week. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy also ordered flags at half-staff in the state for one month in Oliver’s honor.
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NJ's Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver leaves a lasting legacy
New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver has died at the age of 71. NBC10 South Jersey Bureau reporter Cydney Long explains how Oliver was no stranger to the area.
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Staten Island plans to sue MTA over congestion pricing plan after NJ announced lawsuit
With congestion pricing plans moving forward toward a possible debut in less than a year, there is growing frustration among those who would be poised to pay — including among New York City residents in one borough in particular.
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NJ to sue Federal Highway Administration over NYC congestion pricing plan, Murphy says
The plan for congestion pricing to arrive in NYC may be chugging along, but not if New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has anything to say about it — as he announced he plans to sue the Federal Highway Administration over the plan.
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NJ takes big step in push for offshore wind
Orsted’s Ocean Wind I project received clearance from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to begin construction on a wind farm 13 to 15 miles off the coast of Atlantic City and Ocean City.
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NJ Gov. Murphy signs tax break for Orsted's offshore wind farm
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill giving a tax break to Danish offshore wind developer Orsted for the first of two energy projects it plans to place in the waters off the Jersey Shore. And he faces pressure from another offshore wind company looking for similar assistance.
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A Phil Murphy White House? Gov Says Don't Bet On It, But Won't Rule Out a Future in DC
Almost halfway through his state constitutionally limited second term, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy admits he has his eye on the finish line – but amid speculation about his future, he does not see a White House in the distance.
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$300M NJ Statehouse Renovation Wraps Up as Governor Moves in
New Jersey’s statehouse building, part of which dates to the 1700s and was once called a fire trap, is once again open after years of renovation and nearly $300 million in taxpayer money. Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration began moving back into the building last week. Work remains to be done on the building’s façade, and it’s unclear when...
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NJ State Trooper Shot in Paterson While on Patrol: What to Know
A New Jersey State Trooper was shot in the leg while on patrol in the city of Paterson overnight, and while he is expected to be OK, law enforcement is still looking for suspects, officials said Thursday. The trooper, whose name was not immediately released, was said to be hospitalized in stable condition following the shooting on East 28th Street…
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Gov. Murphy Unveils $53.1B Budget, Renewing NJ Property Tax Rebates
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a $53.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2024. That’s about 5% more than this year’s spending plan.
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Clean Energy, End of Gas-Powered Car Sales: Murphy Announces NJ's Environment Goals
New Jersey aims to have its entire economy powered by clean energy, end the sale of gasoline powered vehicles and greatly accelerate a switch to electric heating of buildings by 2035 under a series of environmental initiatives announced Wednesday that are designed to make the state a national leader in clean energy. But the ambitious plans presented by Gov. Phil…
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Lease Costs for Offshore Wind Firms at NJ Facility Unknown
A second offshore wind firm has agreed to lease space in a New Jersey-owned facility for such projects, but how much either of the two will pay remains unknown. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced that Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC signed a letter of intent Wednesday with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to lease 35 acres of land at...
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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Rebuffs Republican Critique Over Being ‘Woke'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy took implicit aim at GOP rivals who criticize blue states for being “woke” while also calling for responsible government and bipartisanship in his annual state of the state address.
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NJ Governor Bars TikTok, Other ‘High-Risk' Platforms From State Devices
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration is barring certain “high-risk” social media platforms like TikTok on state devices. Monday’s decision applies to state agencies under the executive branch and comes as a third of U.S. states have moved to prohibit the platform on government devices. New Jersey is among just a few Democrat-led states to bar such...
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NJ Governor Bars TikTok, Other Platforms From State Devices
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration is barring certain “high risk” social media platforms like TikTok on state devices. Monday’s decision applies to state agencies under the executive branch and comes as a third of U.S. states have moved to prohibit the platform on government devices.
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Detractors Call NJ's Plan to Reinstate Black Bear Hunt ‘Betrayal of the Public Trust'
New Jersey plans to reinstate its controversial annual black bear hunt. Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat who has long opposed the hunt, announced Thursday that the state’s Fish and Game Council will meet next week to consider game code amendments that would allow the hunt’s resumption starting next month.
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New Jersey Governor Angers Giants, Jets Fans With Eagles, Phillies Tweet
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy congratulated the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies Monday but ignored the New York Giants and Jets, angering fans in the state he represents.
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NJ Senate Confirms Matt Platkin to Be Attorney General
New Jersey’s Democrat-led Senate confirmed Gov. Phil Murphy’s former chief counsel to be the state’s attorney general. Attorney General Matt Platkin had been serving as the state’s acting top law enforcement official since earlier this year when Murphy nominated him. Platkin served as the Murphy administration’s top attorney overseeing pending bills and executive orders for the Democratic governor from the...