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.
New Jersey lawmakers give blessing to marijuana marketplace
New Jersey lawmakers have passed a measure setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace. Their action Thursday sends the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. He is expected to sign the bill but it is unclear when.
Booker, Democratic lawmakers introducing NCAA reform bill
The College Athletes Bill of Rights, if passed, could wreak havoc on the NCAA's ability to govern intercollegiate athletics and the association's model for amateurism.
New Jersey certifies vote showing Joe Biden's victory
Joe Biden is officially the winner in New Jersey's presidential contest.
Matt Gaetz hits back after Gov. Murphy says he's 'not welcome' in NJ
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz fired back Friday after Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told the Florida Republican he was no longer welcome in the Garden State after being photographed without a mask at a Jersey City restaurant.
Murphy, NJ lawmakers say they reached deal on cannabis bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday he and legislative leaders have reached a deal on legislation to set up the new recreational marijuana marketplace.
Murphy blasts maskless 'Young Republican Club' gala in Jersey City
A New Jersey restaurant that hosted a political gala put on by a New York Republican club was ordered temporarily closed Friday over potential violations of coronavirus guidelines.
Reopen NJ rally organizers prevented from protesting outside governor’s house
More than a hundred New Jersey residents gathered near Gov. Phil Murphy’s house Saturday to voice their frustration over the state’s tightening COVID-19 restrictions.
Gov. Murphy signs order giving counties more time to count votes
The state’s 21 counties must certify results by Friday under current law, but Murphy’s order pushes the deadline to Wednesday. Murphy, a Democrat who was not on the ballot this year, cited coronavirus concerns as the reason.
Across party lines, Americans embrace marijuana legalization in 2020 election
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.