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Governor Murphy Under Fire as NJ Voters Blame Trenton for Soaring Electric Bills

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s skyrocketing electricity bills are sparking outrage, and voters are pointing fingers squarely at Governor Phil Murphy’s energy policies. According to the latest Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll, conducted in partnership with the Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey, utility companies top the blame list — but nearly one in five voters now say Murphy himself is responsible for the surge in costs.

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New Jersey Ranks 30th in CNBC’s 2025 Top States for Business — NJBIA Calls for Bold Reforms

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TRENTON, NJ — CNBC has released its 2025 ranking of America’s Top States for Business, and New Jersey landed in 30th place overall. While the Garden State scored well in some categories, its persistent struggles with business costs, taxes, and regulations continue to drag down its overall competitiveness.

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New Jersey’s Latest Plan Could Mean Higher Utility Bills for Middle-Class Families

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Westwood NJ, New Jersey residents, brace yourselves—your utility bills may soon be tied to your income level. In a controversial move, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved an “equity” plan that could lead to higher energy costs for middle- and high-income households while reducing bills for lower-income residents.

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Agreement Reached to Speed Up Expungement Processing for Low-level Offenses

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), and the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) announced today the terms of an agreement in principle to resolve ongoing class action litigation regarding the timely processing of judicial orders expunging records associated with arrests and convictions for certain low-level offenses. The agreement sets out a path forward to ensure that New Jerseyans who have been granted a second chance through an expungement order have timely access to the benefits of expungement, which include better access to employment opportunities and suitable housing and reduced barriers to reintegration into society.

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New Jersey Faces “Fiscal Cliff “, Yet Attorney General Wastes Tax Dollars Suing Department of Government Efficiency

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Trenton NJ, Donald J. President Trump has only been in the White House for a month, but New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has already filed several lawsuits on behalf of the state to fight Trump’s funding-related orders and the Department of Government Efficiency – all while New Jersey approaches a fiscal cliff. The irony is not lost on Assemblyman Robert Auth who says Platkin needs to start combatting the out-of-control government spending in New Jersey instead of focusing on the feds.

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Changes in Signature Requirements for New Jersey Election Petitions in 2025

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Tr5enton NJ, a significant change in New Jersey election law has increased the number of petition signatures required for candidates to qualify for the ballot. Governor Phil Murphy recently signed A-5117/S-3994 into law, modifying the signature requirements for candidates seeking placement on primary, general, nonpartisan municipal, and school election ballots.

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Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Storm, Dangerously Low Temperatures

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 19 in anticipation of significant winter weather, causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy snow and dangerously low temperatures. Snow accumulations are expected to be as high as 8 to 12 inches in parts of the state, followed by extreme cold, with high temperatures in the teens and single digits and wind chills below zero. Executive Order No. 378 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey.

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Governor Phil Murphy Names Kris Kolluri as the Next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy  announced that Kris Kolluri will serve as the next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT following the resignation of Kevin Corbett, who will continue to serve in the position until January 15th, 2025. The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors unanimously voted to confirm the Governor’s nomination during Wednesday’s Board meeting.

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Drone Mystery Broadens and No One is Talking

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey residents are on edge as reports of large, mysterious drones continue to surface across the state. These unidentified flying objects, some as large as six feet in diameter, have been sighted in areas stretching from the New York City metro region through New Jersey and even into parts of Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia.

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New Jersey Hits 200,000 Electric Vehicle Registrations

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey has reached a significant milepost by surpassing 200,000 electric vehicle registrations, demonstrating increasing consumer confidence in these vehicles and the availability of charging infrastructure, as well as the success of policies implemented by Governor Phil Murphy. Nearly 208,000 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or EVs, are now registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, out of 5,999,667  registered vehicles in New Jersey , more than double the number of EVs registered in the state just two years ago.

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The Governor and First Lady Invite New Jersey Residents to Holiday Open Houses at Drumthwacket

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting all New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, a longstanding tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton. This year, the Drumthwacket Foundation, in partnership with seven garden clubs from across the state, has decorated each room using fresh arrangements and greenery to complement the architecture and decor of the historical property.

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New Jersey Declares Drought Warning

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Trenton NJ, As New Jersey continues to experience historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water-supply conditions, Governor Phil Murphy and DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the State is declaring a Drought Warning and gave an update on the significant increase in wildfires over last year. As New Jersey enters the next stage in severity of water-storage conditions, officials strongly encouraged the public to reduce water use during a virtual press conference.

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ASPIRE TAX CREDITS ADD TO STATE SUPPORT FOR MAJOR FILM STUDIO PROJECT IN BAYONNE

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Bayonne NJ, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved tax credits under the Aspire Program for 1888 Studios in Bayonne. The studio, developed by Togus Urban Renewal, will be the largest and first campus-style film and television studio facility in the Northeast, and will occupy 58 acres of land just minutes from New York City.

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Phil Murphy Guts New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA)

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), once heralded as a national gold standard for providing open access to public data and government documents, has been drastically weakened. With a swift stroke of Governor Phil Murphy’s pen this week, OPRA and government transparency suffered a severe setback.

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Tammy Murphy Drops Out of US Senate Race

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Trenton NJ, following a disappointing performance in the Democratic Primary convention season, New Jersey’s First Lady Tammy Murphy announced today via the social media platform X that she is withdrawing her candidacy for the United States Senate.

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