Phil Murphy

Opinion 5 days ago

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

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

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

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

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.