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Murphy reflects on legacy in final State of the State
Term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy looks back on eight years in office, touting economic gains and a stronger, fairer New Jersey.
Murphy looks back as final days as New Jersey governor near
As his term comes to a close, Gov. Phil Murphy reflects on his legacy, final priorities and eight years in office in a wide-ranging NJBIZ interview.
Murphy to deliver final State of the State Jan. 13
Gov. Phil Murphy will close out eight years in office ahead of Mikie Sherrill's inauguration Jan. 20. "As we approach the end of our journey, this much is clear: our state’s future has never been brighter."
Murphy pledges a strong finish for his final year in Trenton
"I’m not done yet,” Gov. Phil Murphy stated during his State of the State Address. “And we’re not done yet.”
Stronger and fairer? Leaders react to Murphy’s State of the State
While some support policies and goals Gov. Phil Murphy revealed during the annual address, feedback also includes criticisms regarding business - and personal - affordability.
Murphy vows to finish the job in 7th State of the State
The second-term Democratic governor enters his final year in office against the backdrop of a robust gubernatorial race to replace him, as well as the incoming second President Donald Trump administration.
Murphy puts affordability and AI at the top of state’s agenda
“As we begin a new legislative session, let us unite together to continue addressing the biggest challenge facing our families,” Gov. Phil Murphy said during the 2024 State of the State Address. “The fact that – for too many – the cost of living is too high. But we can turn things around for our families. I know that because we have done it before.”
New Jersey leaders react to State of the State (updated)
“New Jersey is stronger and fairer than ever before,” Gov. Phil Murphy declared, closing the annual address. However, not everyone is as enthusiastic. Here's what legislative leaders, business groups and others had to say in response.
Murphy lays out vision to make NJ more affordable, innovation leader
Delivering his State of the State Jan. 9 in Trenton, Gov. Phil Murphy said that "New Jersey is stronger and fairer than ever before."
While praising tone of State of State, business leaders reiterate policy concerns
Gov. Phil Murphy laid out his vision for shaping the “Next New Jersey,” touting the Garden State as a national model of possibility and opportunity during his recent address.
Business community, lawmakers respond to Murphy’s State of the State
During the annual address, Gov. Phil touted a number of accomplishment and efforts undertaken by his administration to shape the "next New Jersey" – including tackling affordability, supporting small businesses and promoting economic development – in addition to laying out plans to rework liquor licenses and boost boardwalks.
Murphy touts ‘Next New Jersey’ in State of the State
“With the close of 2022, we ended our fifth year of partnership to make New Jersey the stronger and fairer state we know it must be to support our future ambitions,” the governor said in his opening remarks. “And as we start 2023, and embark on Year Six of our journey together, the state of our state is just that. We are stronger and we are fairer. We are moving confidently in the right dire[...]
