New Jersey's school, daycare mask requirement to stay in effect
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the state's mandate for masks as a COVID-19 precaution in schools and daycares will remain in effect despite a looming expiration of the requirement.
New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, has tested positive for COVID-19.
'Use common sense': Murphy urges caution amid COVID spike
New Jersey is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases not seen since the start of the year.
Republican Ciattarelli concedes to Democrat Murphy in close NJ governor's race
The margin between Jack Ciattarelli and Phil Murphy was just about 3 points, and much closer than public polls indicated the contest would be in a state where Democrats have 1 million more registered voters.
Ciattarelli campaign denies fraud but says recount possible
New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign denied Monday that there was fraud in this year's governor's election but his campaign's attorney said the margin could shrink enough to warrant a recount.
Ciattarelli campaign reacts to AP decision: 'Irresponsible' to call vote this early for Murphy
The Ciattarelli campaign criticized the Associated Press for calling the New Jersey gubernatorial race, arguing that it was "irresponsible" to make the call this early in the counting.
Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey, AP reports
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly won reelection Wednesday, eking out a victory that spared Democrats the loss of a second gubernatorial seat.
New Jersey residents share their views on the governor's race
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Wednesday were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor’s race
New Jersey residents await results of governor's race
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Wednesday were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor?s race with the candidates urging patience as votes are counted while remaining open to possible legal challenges.
Murphy, Ciattarelli nearly tied in New Jersey governor race
The Associated Press has not yet declared a winner in the contest, which was too early to call. But Phil Murphy had a lead of less than a percentage point in incomplete results as county elections officials continued to count ballots.
Murphy, Ciattarelli in close fight for New Jersey governor’s race
The top of the ticket features Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy against Republican former Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli. All 120 seats in the Assembly and Senate are also on the ballot, and along with them control of the Legislature.
Gov. Murphy positioned as 'canary in a coal mine' for Democrat policies: 'We're doing what they're discussing'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has claimed that his state shows the effect of Democrat policies in action – the same policies currently debated in Congress for President Biden’s mammoth infrastructure bill.
New Jersey voters deciding governor, Legislature, questions
New Jersey’s first ever early in-person voting wraps up Sunday in an election in which voters will elect the governor and Legislature.
Early voting opens in New Jersey: Where to find a polling location
Early voting in New Jersey's 2021 general election opened on Saturday and will continue for registered voters for over a week leading up to Election Day in the Garden State on Nov. 2.
New Jersey governor race tests incumbent Murphy's progressive politics
New Jersey has taken a decidedly liberal shift under first-term Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, increasing income taxes on the wealthy, expanding voting rights and tightening the state's already restrictive gun laws.
New Jersey to require state contractors to get shots or tests
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says all new state contracts must include language requiring workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo regular testing.
Jill Biden stumps for Murphy in New Jersey re-election bid
First lady Jill Biden campaigned Friday for Democrats in governors' races in Virginia and New Jersey, saying "this election will set a course for a year from now” during her first political trip of her husband's presidency.
Four northeastern states team up to share gun crime information
The four Democratic governors said the initiative will help target gun networks that cross state lines.
Four northeastern states team up to share gun crime information
The governors of four northeastern states agreed Thursday to share information about firearms purchases to help detect and investigate straw buyers and other gun crimes.
New Jersey to offer bonuses to those returning to smaller businesses
New Jersey will be offering hundreds of dollars in incentives to new hires for businesses with 100 employees or fewer, Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday.