Murphy: Officials considering statewide curfew amid COVID-19 outbreak
New Jersey officials are considering a statewide curfew to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Murphy waives fees for COVID-19 testing for some NJ residents
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will waive fees for COVID-19 virus testing for more than 2 million residents on certain health plans.
Murphy resumes duties in NJ after surgery to remove tumor
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has resumed his duties following surgery last week to remove what officials said was likely a cancerous tumor on his kidney.
Officials: Murphy's surgery to remove tumor 'successful'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove a likely cancerous tumor on his kidney.
Governor: No confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in NJ, 1 person being tested
The one person currently undergoing testing for coronavirus is not currently hospitalized, according to officials.
Murphy proposes $40.9B budget, boosting school and transit aid
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a $40.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2021 on Tuesday, calling for higher spending on education, transit and public pensions.
Gov. Murphy reveals likely cancerous kidney tumor
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has what is probably a cancerous tumor on his kidney and will undergo surgery next month to remove it, he said Saturday.
Murphy unveils broader state ethics, transparency bill
Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed overhaul comes after he called for broader ethics reform in his State of the State address in January, though he released few details at the time.
New Jersey weighs work standards overhaul to address toxicity
New Jersey will re-evaluate workplace standards and guidelines for state employees in an effort to address an allegedly toxic and misogynistic culture in politics.
Panel to examine misogyny in New Jersey politics
Allegations of widespread misogyny in New Jersey politics will be front and center when a roving legislative panel holds its first meeting next week. Here's a closer look at what the panel aims to achieve.
4 NJ cruise ship passengers test negative for coronavirus
Four passengers who were taken to a hospital after their cruise ship arrived in New Jersey tested negative for the new coronavirus.
N.J. Governor Phil Murphy sets up panel to coordinate on Chinese viral outbreak
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday the state will create a task force to combat potential fallout from the coronavirus outbreak in China.
New Jersey sets up hotline to field calls on deadly coronavirus
New Jersey has set up a 24-hour hotline to answer the public’s questions about the deadly coronavirus that has hit China.
Murphy announces plan for 100% clean energy by 2050
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a sweeping energy plan that sets goals for shifting the state to 100% clean energy by 2050.
New Jersey inmates to be counted as residents of their district
Inmates in New Jersey will now be counted as residents of their most recent address.
New Jersey lottery winners now can remain anonymous
Lottery winners in New Jersey will have the option to remain anonymous under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy signed Tuesday.
NJ becomes 1st state to mandate severance pay for mass layoffs
The legislation was motivated by last year's closing of Toys R Us, which cost 2,000 employees their jobs in New Jersey.
NJ sets new goal for electric cars, offers incentive
New Jersey has set lofty new goals that aim to boost the number of electric vehicles in the state, establishing an incentive of as much as $5,000 for people who buy them.
New Jersey expands terrorism law after kosher deli attack
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation expanding the definition of terrorism under state law in response to last month’s fatal attack on a kosher market in Jersey City.
Gov. Murphy seeks more transparency, but says ‘mission’ unchanged
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his second State of the State address.