Governor Phil Murphy Signs Emergency Assistance Legislation
04/30/2019 TRENTON, NJ: Office of the Gov. reports – Governor Phil Murphy today signed S3585 and S3586 into law, expanding state housing aid for New Jersey's most vulnerable individuals and families.“Every New Jerseyan deserves a safe and affordable place to live,” said Governor Murphy. “With these new laws, we are acting on our commitment to build stronger communities and ensure that no one in…
Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Address New Jersey’s Foreclosure Crisis
04/29/2019 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Office of the Gov reports – Governor Phil Murphy today signed a bipartisan legislative package into law that will help New Jerseyans struggling with the state’s highest-in-the-nation foreclosure rate. The new laws will assist homeowners facing the prospect of foreclosure and pave the way for community revival by addressing blight. Many of the measures were recommended in…
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Permit Death with Dignity in New Jersey
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will allow terminally ill New Jersey adults to end their lives peacefully, with dignity, and at their own discretion. The bill, which was sponsored by Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Senator Nick Scutari, makes New Jersey the eighth state to allow such end-of-life decisions with the assistance of medical professionals. “Allowing residents with terminal…
Vision for a Student Bill of Rights, New Plan for New Jersey Higher Education
Office of the Gov reports 03/26/2019 NEWARK, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Zakiya Smith Ellis today announced the release of “Where Opportunity Meets Innovation: A Student-Centered Vision for New Jersey Higher Education,” an expansive plan to ensure higher education meets student needs and to galvanize New Jersey’s innovation economy. Governor Murphy and Secretary Smith Ellis unveiled the plan at Rutgers University-Newark, surrounded…
Right to Die passes
Statement from Governor Murphy on Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act Office of the Gov reports 03/25/2019 Trenton, NJ: “This measure is about dignity. Senator Scutari and Assemblyman Burzichelli should be commended for sponsoring this bill that will make us a more dignified and empathetic state. For Assemblyman Burzichelli, in particular, with whom I have met to…
New Jersey Leaders Advocate for Marijuana Legalization and Expungement Legislation
Office of the Gov reports 03/21/2019 Trenton, NJ: "I want to speak to those who might be on the fence. I don’t know if you have been arrested for marijuana. Please, get on the right side, so we can make history, so that our young men and women can get on with their lives. It all depends on that vote…
Governor Murphy Highlights NJ TRANSIT Investments in Safety, Reliability
Office of the Gov reports 03/19/2019 MAPLEWOOD — Governor Phil Murphy today toured NJ TRANSIT’s Emergency Operations Center with transit officials to highlight NJ TRANSIT investments in his budget proposal that will restore safety and service at the agency. Governor Murphy’s previous budget increased investment in NJ TRANSIT by $167 million, a 118 percent increase from the previous administration’s last year.…
Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Coughlin, Senator Scutari, and Assemblywoman Quijano Announce Agreement on Broad Outlines of Legalization of Adult-Use Marijuana
Office of the Gov reports 03/12/2019 Agreement Reached on Tax Rate, Regulatory Structure, and Expungement Provisions TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, Senator Scutari, and Assemblywoman Quijano today announced an agreement on the broad outlines of legislation to legalize adult-use marijuana in New Jersey.“Legalizing adult-use marijuana is a monumental step to reducing disparities in…