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Statement by Attorney for the State of New Jersey Randy Mastro on Congestion Pricing Lawsuit Decision

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 31, 2024
“We welcome the court’s ruling today in the congestion pricing lawsuit. Because of New Jersey’s litigation, the judge has ordered a remand, and the MTA therefore cannot proceed with… Read More

Governor Murphy Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of Former President Jimmy Carter

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 31, 2024
TRENTON - Governor Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 373 ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff until sunset on January 28, 2025, consistent with federal law in recognition and… Read More

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 31, 2024
TRENTON - On December 31, 2024, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law: A3853/S2988 (Conaway, McCoy, Speight/Gopal, Pou) – Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and… Read More

Statement From Governor Murphy on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 29, 2024
"President Jimmy Carter was a man whose tremendous faith was equaled by his sense of moral courage and purpose. He saw a nation scarred by Watergate and sought to heal its wounds and restore its… Read More

Statement From Acting Governor Way on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 29, 2024
“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, a man of unparalleled moral courage, faith, and humanity.”“While his presidency left an undeniable… Read More

Acting Governor Way Takes Action on Legislation

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 27, 2024
TRENTON - On December 27, 2024, Acting Governor Way signed the following bill into law: S2864 w/GR (Lagana/Verelli, Swain, Venezia) - Establishes working hours for certain minors employed as… Read More

Multi-State Law Enforcement Working Group Convened By the New Jersey State Police and Rutgers Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 23, 2024
Addresses Wave of Reports of Suspicious Drones NEW BRUNSWICK - In light of limited information, public speculation, and the spread of conspiracy theories regarding recent drone sightings in the… Read More

ICYMI: Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way Signs Memorandum of Understanding with The Confederation of Indian Industry and Rowan University, Strengthening Opportunities for Technological Research

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 16, 2024
Delhi - The New Jersey-India Commission, in conjunction with Choose New Jersey, today facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the New Jersey Department of State, the… Read More

Governor Murphy Announces Pardons and Commutations for 36 Individuals

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 16, 2024
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he is granting clemency to 36 individuals, including 33 pardons and three commutations. Today’s announcement marks Governor… Read More

New Jersey - India Commission Economic Mission New Delhi

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 16, 2024
New Delhi, India – Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, the New Jersey-India Commission, and the New Jersey delegation concluded the inaugural New Jersey-India Commission economic mission in the… Read More

New Jersey - India Commission Economic Mission Ahmedabad and Amritsar

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 15, 2024
Ahmedabad, India – Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, the New Jersey-India Commission, and the New Jersey delegation spent Thursday in Ahmedabad, the most heavily populated city in Gujarat, and… Read More

New Jersey - India Commission Economic Mission Hyderabad

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 13, 2024
Hyderabad, India – Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, the New Jersey-India Commission, and the New Jersey delegation continued the inaugural economic mission on Wednesday and Thursday in… Read More

DNC Members, Freedom to Read Act, Combatting Climate Change, and More!

December 13, 2024
Democrat,This week, the New Jersey State Democratic Committee elected its members to represent our state within the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Congratulations to Laura Matos, John Graham,… Read More

This Week in NJ - December 13th, 2024

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 13, 2024
Governor Murphy Signs Freedom to Read Act Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A3446/S2421, known as the Freedom to Read Act, which prevents arbitrary book banning and protects the rights of… Read More

Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
December 12, 2024
TRENTON - On December 12, 2024, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law: S-871/A-2286 (A.M. Bucco, Sarlo/Lopez, Dunn) - Establishes eligibility for enrollment in PERS and subsequent… Read More