Phil Murphy

Migrant Crime April 11

NJ governor accused of harboring violent illegal criminals, DOJ launches probe

Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced a federal probe into Democratic NJ Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin.

New Jersey April 7

Husband of Dem mayor arrested for DUI while driving toddler son hits back at critics

After the Democrat mayor of Lumberton Township, New Jersey, was arrested for DUI, her husband, Jason Carty, wants critics to back off.

Fox News Flash February 4

Border czar Tom Homan says he would 'seek prosecution' if NJ governor sheltered illegal migrant in home

Trump border czar Tom Homan grilled New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy over remarks appearing to suggest he is harboring an illegal immigrant inside his home.

Phil Murphy February 4

New Jersey governor suggests he's housing a migrant at his home, tells feds 'good luck' trying to get her

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy appeared to suggest he is housing a migrant at his home and dared the Trump administration to do something about it.

Opinion December 18

The great drone scare will flip New Jersey red in 2025

Caller after caller on my radio show wants to talk about drones – and the absolute distrust in the Democratic-controlled government on the state and federal level.

Drones December 15

Former governor spots mystery drones in Maryland, blasts feds for lack of transparency

Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland has said that he personally witnessed "dozens of large drones" flying above his home in Davidsonville, Maryland, on Thursday evening.

Drones December 14

NJ lawmaker calls for limited state of emergency to combat mysterious drones

Phil Murphy is pushing for a limited state of emergency and ground all drones as a way of getting to the bottom of ongoing reports of unmanned craft swarming the Garden State in recent weeks.

Drones December 12

NJ gov says feds have authority to shoot down drones, 'wouldn't be opposed’ to them playing ‘more robust role'

New Jersey's governor says the feds have the authority to shoot down drones flying over his state and that he "wouldn't be opposed" to them playing a "more robust role."

New Jersey December 9

US lawmakers ask feds to help investigate mysterious drones over New Jersey

U.S. lawmakers from New Jersey are calling on federal agencies to help investigate and address the increased sightings of unmanned drones across the state.

New Jersey December 6

Drone sighting reported over New Jersey's largest reservoir as feds investigate unnerving phenomenon

The Round Valley Reservoir in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, is the state's largest

Elections March 30, 2024

Landmark NJ ballot redesign ruling asked to be put on hold

New Jersey county clerks have requested a delay of a landmark decision to scrap the state’s county-line ballot design, which critics say gives weight to establishment candidates.

New Jersey February 27, 2024

Gov. Murphy $55.9B budget features spending hikes, new business taxes

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled Tuesday a $55.9 billion budget proposal, marked by significant hikes in education spending and commercial taxes.

New Jersey January 29, 2024

New Jersey Democrats seeking to cover out-of-pocket abortion costs

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and the state's Democrat-led Legislature are proposing a measure to cover out-of-pocket costs for a woman wanting an abortion.

Crime January 24, 2024

Veteran New Jersey sheriff found dead in restaurant bathroom, reports say

Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, a veteran New Jersey sheriff, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a local restaurant restroom on Tuesday. He leaves behind a wife and four adult children.

Phil Murphy January 24, 2024

Blue state’s bag ban meant to protect environment backfires at staggering rate: study

New Jersey's plastic consumption nearly tripled after the state banned retailers from using single-use bags in an effort to benefit the environment, a study found.

New Jersey January 18, 2024

New Jersey to close detention center where 50 men say they were sexually abused as boys

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has reaffirmed his commitment to closing the state's largest youth detention center following allegations of sexual abuse by 50 men.

New Jersey January 17, 2024

NJ Gov. Murphy greenlights $33K pay hike for lawmakers, other raises

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Tuesday a bill raising lawmakers' salaries to $82,000 per year, as well as salary hikes for his successor and cabinet officials.

New Jersey January 15, 2024

Left-wing policies to blame for mass exodus of New Jersey residents in 2023: expert

The State of New Jersey once again topped the list of the most moved out of states in 2023, a new study found, the sixth consecutive year the state has come in number one.

New Jersey January 10, 2024

NJ Gov. Murphy proposes voting rights for 16-year-olds in school board elections

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a set of proposals for the state, seeking support from the recently expanded Democrat-led Legislature.

New Jersey January 9, 2024

New Jersey Gov. Murphy demands bus companies give notice before sending migrants bound for NYC

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is asking bus companies to give advance notice and other information on migrants dropped in the Garden State.

New Jersey January 5, 2024

New Jersey to allow teens eligible for upcoming general election to vote in primaries

New Jersey's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill allowing seventeen-year-olds to participate in primaries if they will reach 18 by the general election.

New Jersey January 4, 2024

NJ Gov. Murphy says reported shootings hit record low in 2023

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that the state recorded the lowest number of shootings in 2023 since it began such record-keeping in 2009.

New Jersey November 15, 2023

New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy announces Senate bid

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy declared her candidacy for U.S. Senate and will seek the Democratic nomination, challenging incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez.

New Jersey November 1, 2023

New Jersey partially closes its sole women's-only prison

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday the partial closure of the state's embattled Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women.

New Jersey October 31, 2023

NJ Gov Phil Murphy used thousands in taxpayer funds to party at Taylor Swift concert, stadium events: report

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy reportedly spent nearly $12,000 in taxpayer funds at MetLife stadium since 2018, including at a Taylor Swift concert.

New Jersey October 27, 2023

Key veto by NJ Gov. Murphy delays looming toll increase

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced his veto of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's 2024 budget, which included a planned 3% toll hike.

Media September 20, 2023

Cartoon lampooning New Jersey governor's school agenda draws 'ecstatic' response: Republican county chair

New Jersey Republican leader says a new political cartoon aimed at Gov. Phil Murphy's education agenda spoke to parents of all political stripes.

New Jersey August 15, 2023

New Jersey parents demonstrate as judge weighs parents' right on kids' gender requests

Parents of New Jersey students gathered outside a courthouse in Freehold as a judge considers whether to block three districts from implementing new gender identity policies.

New Jersey August 2, 2023

New Jersey officials praise Lt Gov Sheila Oliver after her death

New Jersey leaders and lawmakers paid tribute to the late Democratic Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who died suddenly Tuesday at the age of 71.

New Jersey July 28, 2023

Offshore wind opponents sue turbine company, state of New Jersey over tax break

Offshore wind development opponents are suing the state of New Jersey and energy developer Orsted over a large tax break the latter received from the former.