Governor Phil Murphy
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Recent News About Governor Phil Murphy
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ICYMI: Evidence of Worker Exploitation Stops Work at 110 Job Sites
NJDOL Releases County-by-County Data on 4th Anniversary of Expanded Powers to Issue Stop-Work Orders
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In Wake of Book Bans Across the Country, First Lady Tammy Murphy Remains Committed to Continuing “Tammy’s Tremendous Tuesday Tales”
Series Tells the Diverse Stories from Authors Around the World
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ICYMI: AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Issues New Report on White Supremacy, Best Practices for Combating Racist Violent Extremism and Radicalization
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today the release of a report examining white supremacy in New Jersey.
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ICYMI: Governors to Convene for National Governors Association Annual Meeting
The nation’s Governors will meet in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for the National Governors Association (NGA) Annual Meeting July 12-14.
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ICYMI: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education Announces Award of Nearly $400 Million in Capital Facilities Grant Funding to Support Higher Education Infrastructure Improvements Across New Jersey
On July 10, the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education announced the award of nearly $400 million in capital facilities grant funding as part of the joint solicitation of four revolving Capital Facilities Bond programs.
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Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Make Prescription Drugs More Affordable for New Jerseyans
As part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing efforts to advance health care affordability on behalf of the residents of our state, Governor Phil Murphy today signed three bills he announced in partnership with legislative sponsors last year to help make prescription drugs more affordable for New Jerseyans.
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Governor Murphy Signs New Law Clarifying that Nonprofit Movie Theaters Focused on the Arts are Eligible for Plenary Liquor Licenses
Ahead of his appearance at a summer gala benefiting the iconic Count Basie Center for the Arts’ Forever For Everyone endowment campaign, Governor Phil Murphy on Friday signed bill S-3328 into law, paving the way for the issuance of alcoholic beverage retail licenses for nonprofit movie theaters that enrich their local communities by promoting the arts.
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Governor Murphy Toughens Laws Against Auto Theft
Continues the Work of the Administration to Combat Auto Theft
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Governor Murphy Signs Major Legislation to Generate Good-Paying Union Jobs and Accelerate Growth of Emerging Sectors
Legislation Catalyzes Continued Job Generation and Expansion of Offshore Wind, Film Production, and Residential and Commercial Real Estate Industries
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Statement from Governor Murphy on the Passing of Two Newark Firefighters
ur hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of two Newark firefighters, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Governor Murphy Signs Joint Resolution Establishing July 5th as Larry Doby Day
Governor Phil Murphy today signed a joint resolution (AJR221) designating July 5th of each year as Larry Doby Day.
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Governor Murphy Signs Bill Requiring Provision of Critical Flood Risk Information for Homeowners and Renters
Governor Phil Murphy today signed bill S3110/A4783, which requires sellers of property and landlords to make certain notifications regarding flooding. Under the law sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and Assemblyman John McKeon, sellers of real property and landlords must disclose knowledge of a property’s history of flooding, flood risk, and location in a flood zone or area.
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ICYMI: Governor Murphy and New Jersey Department of Education Announce Certification Fee Holiday to Support Educators
In response to recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Public School Shortages, Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) today announced that Governor Murphy’s budget dedicates $5 million to implement an Educator Certification Fee Holiday. Effective immediately, this initiative aims to alleviate financial burden and streamline the certification process for aspiring educators across the state.
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Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation
On July 03, Governor Phil Murphy signed the following bills into law:
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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Expanding Eligible Uses of Sick Leave for School Employees
Governor Phil Murphy today signed a bill (A-5060/S-3440) to expand eligible reasons for which a school district employee may use their sick leave.
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Governor Murphy Signs Fiscal Year 2024 Budget into Law
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act into Law on Friday, building on the historic progress made over the last five years with new investments centered around increasing affordability, promoting fiscal responsibility, and creating world-class opportunities for everyone to succeed.
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Governor Murphy Signs Package of Housing Affordability Bills
Builds on the Murphy Administration’s Historic Investments in Affordable Housing
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Governor Murphy Signs Bill Establishing Social Impact Investment Fund
$20 Million Appropriation Will Leverage Outside Capital for Below-Market Lending
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Governor Murphy Signs Fiscal Year 2024 Budget into Law
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act into Law on Friday, building on the historic progress made over the last five years with new investments centered around increasing affordability, promoting fiscal responsibility, and creating world-class opportunities for everyone to succeed. Budget Provides Historic Levels of Property Tax Relief, Another Record Investment in School Funding Increases Investments in Affordable Housing, Higher Education, and Economic Growth Continues Path of Fiscal Responsibility with Another Full Pension Payment of $7.1 Billion and Surplus of over $8 Billion
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Governor Murphy Signs Bill Eliminating Public Defender Service Fees
Continues Steps Towards Creating a Fairer Criminal Justice System