Governor Phil Murphy

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed A1715/S3184 requiring public institutions of higher education to invite the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey on their campuses.

New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative Nears $1.4 Billion Forgiven for Over 828,000 New Jerseyans

NJ minimum wage rises to $15.92 on Jan. 1, 2026—the last scheduled increase under Gov. Murphy. Future adjustments will follow inflation to keep pace with living costs.

As part of the Murphy Administration’s efforts to continue to improve drug pricing transparency and make health care more affordable, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has adopted final rules outlining requirements for state-regulated insurers to cap certain out-of-pocket costs on critical prescription medications.

The New Jersey Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents has issued its report on approaches that communities may consider to address issues such as cyberbullying, addictive use, sleep disruption, and mental health decline that may be linked to excessive social media exposure among youth.

Governor Murphy today signed legislation that would establish a new cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs in New Jersey, reorganizing the existing Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA).

Governor Phil Murphy today exercised his executive authority and announced a third round of clemency actions by pardoning 40 individuals. Today’s announcement brings the total number of grants of clemency during the Murphy Administration to 169 individuals.

Governor Murphy and 17 public sector unions representing State workers today announced an agreement designed to achieve approximately $75 million in recurring health benefit savings for the final six months of Fiscal Year 2026.

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.