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Acting Governor Way Takes Action on Legislation

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
August 4, 2025
TRENTON - On August 4, 2025, Acting Governor Way signed the following bills into law: S-862/A-2596 (A.M. Bucco, Diegnan/Karabinchak, Calabrese) - Requires DOT to provide additional information in… Read More

Statement by Governor Murphy and Department of Education Commissioner Dehmer on the Release of Over $140 Million in Federal Education Funding for New Jersey Schools

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
August 1, 2025
“After improperly withholding funds for nearly one month, the Trump Administration recently released over $6 billion in funding for public education across the country. This includes over $140… Read More

This Week in NJ - August 1st, 2025

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
August 1, 2025
Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency for Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Across New Jersey Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency… Read More

Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Across New Jersey

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 31, 2025
State of Emergency Declared Across All 21 Counties Rainfall Could Reach a High of Seven Inches in Parts of the State TRENTON - Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a… Read More

Governor Murphy Announces Departure of Cabinet Secretary Andrea Spevak and Names Jayné Johnson as New Cabinet Secretary

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 25, 2025
TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy on July 25 announced the departure of Cabinet Secretary Andrea Spevak from his office. Jayné Johnson, currently serving as the Governor’s Director of the… Read More

This Week in NJ - July 25th, 2025

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 25, 2025
First Lady Murphy and Governor Murphy Break Ground on First-of-its-Kind Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center First Lady Tammy Murphy and Governor Phil Murphy joined representatives from… Read More

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