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Statement from Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on PJM's Base Residual Auction

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 23, 2025
“New Jersey cannot and will not accept a system that puts profits for out-of-state generators ahead of affordability for our residents. Our clean energy goals have always been rooted in… Read More

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Directing New Jersey State Agencies to Review Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 23, 2025
TRENTON - Following the enactment of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA, P.L. 119-21), Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 393, directing State agencies to… Read More

Governors to Collaborate on Effort to Address Regional Electricity Grid Challenges

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 23, 2025
States to Hold Technical Conference to Explore Options to Protect Consumers TRENTON - The governors of states in the PJM Interconnection on July 23 announced they will join together to host a… Read More

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing Digital Driver's Licenses

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 23, 2025
TRENTON - Governor Murphy on July 23 signed legislation that requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to create digital driver’s licenses and digital non-driver identification cards.… Read More

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 23, 2025
TRENTON - On July 23, 2025, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law: A-4178/S-4553 (Swain/Sarlo) - Authorizes State Treasurer to grant temporary deed of easement in Borough of Sea Girt… Read More

First Lady Murphy and Governor Murphy Break Ground on First-of-its-Kind Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 22, 2025
NJEDA & MIHIA to Launch Medtech Strategic Innovation Center Within Trenton-Based Maternal and Infant Innovation Center to Advance Medical Technologies that Promote Maternal and Infant Health… Read More

Governor Murphy Demands More Information from the Department of Defense Over Proposal to Move Jobs out of New Jersey

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 22, 2025
Joins Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Majority of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation in Requesting Thorough Briefing on the Army’s Proposed Acquisition Reform TRENTON - Governor Phil… Read More

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 22, 2025
TRENTON - On July 22, 2025, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law: S2167/A1406 (Ruiz, Vitale/Haider, Swain) - Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with breakfast… Read More

ICYMI: NJEDA and Rowan University Announce New Strategic Innovation Center Focused on Medical Technology

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 21, 2025
Centers in Camden and Mullica Hill will bolster early-stage medtech companies and promote scientific and commercial collaboration CAMDEN - On July 21, 2025, the New Jersey Economic Development… Read More

Governor Murphy Unveils Official Portrait of Former Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 21, 2025
TRENTON – Governor Murphy, joined by former Governor Christie and Lieutenant Governor Way, today unveiled the official portrait of former Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, which will be… Read More

This Week in NJ - July 18th, 2025

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 18, 2025
Governor Murphy Joins Local Officials in Newark to Break Ground on Landmark Greenway Project Governor Phil Murphy joined local, county, and state officials in Newark to break ground on the first… Read More

Bipartisan Group of Governors Issue Joint Letter to Grid Operator PJM Advocating for Increased State Representation Amid Ongoing Leadership Changes and PJM Cost Crisis

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 18, 2025
Letter Proposes Candidates to Fill Current PJM Board Vacancies and Commits States to Further Collaboration Through the Formation of an Interstate Governors Group TRENTON - On Thursday, Governor… Read More

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Increase Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 17, 2025
MAPLEWOOD - On July 17, 2025, Governor Murphy signed A4765/S4146, legislation that strengthens requirements for driver education and testing on safely and responsibly sharing the roads with… Read More

Governor Murphy Joins Local Officials in Newark to Break Ground on Landmark Greenway Project

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 15, 2025
Nine-Mile, 100-Foot-Wide Former Rail Line Will Extend From Jersey City to Montclair Greenway Includes Paths for Pedestrians and Cyclists, Green Spaces, and Community Gathering Areas NEWARK -… Read More

ICYMI: Route 22 and Route 28 Closed in Both Directions for Emergency Repairs in Somerset and Middlesex Counties

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 15, 2025
TRENTON - Route 22 and Route 28 are closed in both directions to clear debris and make emergency roadway repairs caused by flooding in Somerset and Middlesex counties. Motorists are advised to avoid… Read More