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.
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.
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.
Gov. Phil Murphy had declared a state of emergency due to the flash flooding and heavy rainfall as he advised people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
We’re not unique, but we’re in one of these sort of high humidity, high temperature, high storm intensity patterns right now.
It goes with the territory if you’re in North America in early to mid-summer, playing a lot of late afternoon [and] early evening matches.
What the people of New Jersey need right now is for the members of the BLET to step up and meet their obligations to the public.
Over the past few months, Mayor Baraka, as well as advocates, faith leaders, and members of our Congressional delegation, have protested the opening of a private immigration detention center in the city of Newark.
I have been updated on an incident that took place in Newark earlier tonight involving two officers that were shot.
I will never back away from partnering with the Trump administration where our priorities align.





