On April 3, 2025, New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Commissioner Dr. Kaitlan Baston appeared before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee to present Governor Murphy’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget for...more
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In his final budget address, Governor Phil Murphy is proposing a $58.05 billion plan, with a strong emphasis on preserving funding for critical priorities while cutting spending on various programs. The address underscores...more
2/26/2025
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Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his annual State of the State Address, outlining an ambitious agenda aimed at securing economic opportunity and strengthening New Jersey’s future. Murphy is in his final year of...more
1/16/2025
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Following extensive deliberations and legislative actions, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2025 New Jersey Appropriations Act on Friday night, setting the state’s financial course for the upcoming fiscal year. The...more
New Jersey’s 221st Legislature is officially underway with yesterday’s swearing in of 37 new members (10 in the Senate and 27 in the General Assembly), followed by Governor Murphy’s annual State of the State Address....more
In a recent development that has significant implications for New Jersey state politics, Governor Phil Murphy has announced the appointment of Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti as his next Chief of Staff. Gutierrez-Scaccetti, who has...more
After a tumultuous week of drafting and negotiations on State Street, Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law the Fiscal Year 2024 New Jersey Appropriations Act, formalizing the State’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year....more