Governor Phil Murphy

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges today announced the availability of $250 million in capital facilities grant funding through a joint solicitation of two state-backed, revolving bond programs for higher education. This funding will help New Jersey’s eligible public and private institutions of higher education pursue projects that promote the success and safety of students.

First Lady Tammy Murphy and Governor Phil Murphy joined representatives from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Authority (MIHIA); state and local government officials; and health care, community, and faith leaders to break ground on the first-of-its-kind Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC) in Trenton.

TRENTON – Governor Murphy today signed legislation that requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to create digital driver’s licenses and digital non-driver identification cards. Digital driver’s licenses reinforce New Jersey’s status as a leader in technology and innovation while making day-to-day life easier and more convenient for New Jerseyans.

MAPLEWOOD – Governor Murphy signed A4765/S4146, legislation that strengthens requirements for driver education and testing on safely and responsibly sharing the roads with pedestrians and cyclists.

TRENTON – Governor Murphy sent a letter to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Chairman Kevin O'Toole formally requesting monthly data on the continued impacts of New York's congestion pricing scheme on the Port Authority.

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today delivered his 2025 State of the State Address at the State House in Trenton, his seventh since taking office. In his speech, Governor Murphy highlighted the Murphy Administration’s progress over the past seven years in raising wages, creating jobs, and unleashing a new era of economic opportunity in the industries of tomorrow.

The Murphy Administration today adopted regulatory changes that remove the bald eagle and osprey from the state’s list of endangered species, reflecting more than 40 years of work to restore these iconic birds to New Jersey’s landscape.

On Monday, the Governor announced 33 pardons and 3 commutations. This is the first time Governor Murphy has used his pardon power.

On Monday, Governor Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act into law at the Princeton Public Library. The bill prohibits schools and public libraries from excluding books based on the origin, background, or views of the material or of its authors, or simply because a person finds the content offensive.

TRENTON – 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