Phil Murphy
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Phil Murphy is an American politician and businessman serving as the 56th governor of New Jersey since January 16, 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, Murphy has focused on issues such as economic growth, education, and healthcare during his tenure. He has advocated for progressive policies, including raising the minimum wage and expanding access to healthcare. Murphy's administration has also addressed challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the state's economy.
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November 1, 2025
The Trump Administration’s decision to suspend SNAP funding as the government shutdown drags on is both unethical and illegal.
— Phil Murphy
If they’re going to play these games, we’re going to have to be just as aggressive.
I have been briefed on a lightning strike tonight at an outdoor archery range in Jackson. At this time, we have at least one fatality and multiple injuries.
All injured have been transported by first responders. Please pray for everyone involved in this tragic incident.
Tammy and I were talking about … I don’t want to get into too much detail, but there’s someone in our broader universe whose immigration status is not yet at the point that they are trying to get it to.
And, we said, ‘You know what? Let’s have her live at our house above our garage,’ and good luck to the feds coming in to try to get her.
We’re not unique, but we’re in one of these sort of high humidity, high temperature, high storm intensity patterns right now.





