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Ridgewood NJ, New Jerseyans in the northwestern region are urged to prepare immediately. Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency for five counties in the state, effective Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 5:00 a.m. EST.
Surprise Pop Quiz! Governor Murphy Goes Back to School, Drops Revolutionary War Hint at Ridgewood High School
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ | October 17, 2025 – Students at Ridgewood High School (RHS) received an unforgettable history lesson today when Governor Phil Murphy made a surprise visit to the school. The Governor sat in with students during Mr. Yannone’s American History and Literature class, focusing on New Jersey’s profound role in the nation’s founding.
The visit comes as New Jersey ramps up preparations for the upcoming America 250 celebration, the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents are bracing for a 20% spike in electricity bills this summer, and many are pointing the finger at Governor Phil Murphy’s controversial Energy Master Plan (EMP). The ambitious $1.4 trillion green energy overhaul aims to reshape the state’s power grid by 2050, but critics warn it has already triggered an energy crisis.
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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.
Continue reading Governor Murphy Under Fire as NJ Voters Blame Trenton for Soaring Electric Bills
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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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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.
Continue reading New Jersey’s Latest Plan Could Mean Higher Utility Bills for Middle-Class Families
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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.
Continue reading Agreement Reached to Speed Up Expungement Processing for Low-level Offenses
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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.
New Jersey Updates Ballot Petition Signature Requirements
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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.
Continue reading Changes in Signature Requirements for New Jersey Election Petitions in 2025
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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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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.
Continue reading Governor Phil Murphy Names Kris Kolluri as the Next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT
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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.
Continue reading Drone Mystery Broadens and No One is Talking
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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.
Continue reading New Jersey Hits 200,000 Electric Vehicle Registrations
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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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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.
