SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

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

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that increases legislators' salaries from $49,000 to $82,000, along with raises for their successors and other senior officials. Murphy signed the bill on Tuesday, according to a news release from his office. He did not comment on the bill, which was passed by the Democratic-led Legislature […]

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

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that 2023 marked the lowest number of mass shootings since records began being kept in 2009. Murphy, a Democrat, and other officials announced the milestone, calling it a “great accomplishment for public safety.” “We must also keep in mind the victims of gun violence and their loved ones, […]