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.
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.
Murphy, Ciattarelli to meet in final debate of NJ gov race
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli are set to meet Tuesday in their final debate before the Nov. 2 election.
Murphy, Ciattarelli clash in New Jersey governor debate
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli will meet Tuesday in the first of two debates in this year’s campaign for governor.
New Jersey lawmakers advance $46.4B budget, up 15% over last year
New Jersey lawmakers advanced Tuesday a record $46.4 billion budget, a 15% increase over last year, boosting the state’s public pension payment, allocating hundreds of millions for tax givebacks and setting aside almost $4 billion to cover debt.
Murphy runs on record, Ciattarelli asks are you better off?
New Jersey’s gubernatorial election came into focus Wednesday, with Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy defending his progressive record and Republican Jack Ciattarelli homing in on affordability and taxes.
Jack Ciattarelli wins Republican nomination for governor in NJ primary election
Jack Ciattarelli, the small business founder and former Assembly member, won New Jersey’s Republican primary for governor Tuesday, defeating rivals who claimed former President Donald Trump’s mantle.
Casino taxes, city power at stake in Atlantic City's future
New Jersey lawmakers are considering measures that could have a big impact on Atlantic City’s future.
New Jersey becomes latest state to offer early in-person voting
Murphy cast the legislation as a contrast to what he said were states turning back the clock to Jim Crow.
Murphy names civil rights division head to high court
Murphy made the announcement Monday. Apter would fill the seat of Jaynee LaVecchia, who has said she plans to retire this summer.
Camden Mayor Frank Moran stepping down 9 months before first term ends
Mayor Frank Moran is stepping down nine months before his first term ends. Camden has seen big companies move to town and its image improve under Moran.
New Jersey Supreme Court justice announces retirement
Gov. Phil Murphy is getting an opportunity to nominate another justice to the New Jersey Supreme Court.
New Jersey GOP questions Murphy’s COVID-19 handling in hearing
Rebuffed by the Democrats who control the Legislature, New Jersey Republican lawmakers Friday conducted their own hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s management of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning his administration’s handling of the virus in nursing homes.
Murphy proposes $44.8B budget, boosting pension, school aid
Murphy’s proposal includes no new taxes or fees and relatively few spending cuts, mostly in the form of savings from what his administration says are underused programs.
Gov. Murphy signs laws to set up recreational marijuana market in New Jersey
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
NJ considers new cannabis bill to advance legalization
The Assembly and Senate will meet Monday morning to consider legislation that advanced from a committee on Friday.
Bill that could loosen cannabis logjam advances in NJ
The bill’s sponsor, Democratic Sen. Nicholas Scutari, said Friday he thinks the legislation has enough support to pass Monday.
Deadline for Gov. Murphy to act on marijuana bill pushed back
Democratic Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on Friday moved a procedural deadline set for Monday to Feb. 18.
NJ first lady's plan aims to cut childbirth deaths, race gaps
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has unveiled a sweeping plan to help reduce maternal and infant mortality and racial gaps that experts say lead to deaths.
COVID-19 vaccine brings 'light on horizon,' Murphy says in 3rd state of the state address
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is set to deliver his third state of the state address remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic.