Murphy Touts Accomplishments, Advice for Sherrill in Final State of the State Address January 14, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org In an unapologetic final speech to the Legislature on Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy touted eight years of accomplishments, proclaiming proudly, “We were who we said we’d be, and we did what we said we’d do.” Read More: Click Here

Promise Kept: Governor Sherrill Takes Bold Action with Executive Orders Declaring State of Emergency on Utility Costs January 20, 2026 | nj.gov Sherrill Takes Immediate Action to Lower Electric Bills with Two Executive Orders First Executive Order will Freeze Rate Hikes and Provide Relief to Consumers Second Executive Order Uses Emergency Authority to Expand Power Generation to Lower Bills. Read More: Click Here

Governor Murphy to Deliver Final State of the State January 8, 2026 | nj.gov “It has been the highest honor of my life to serve as Governor of our great Garden State,” said Governor Murphy. “Together, have we have (sic) built a New Jersey that is stronger and fairer than ever before. As we approach the end of our journey, this much is clear: our state’s future has never been brighter.” Read More: Click Here

January 9, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced earlier this week that she will nominate Aaron Binder, who currently serves as deputy treasurer in the state Department of the Treasury, to take on full leadership of the department as treasurer once Sherrill takes office on Jan. 20. Read More: Click Here NJ SEED: Binder currently serves as Deputy State Treasurer. He previously served as Deputy Director of the Assembly Majority. At Treasury he runs the

January 9, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org New Jersey lawmakers advanced dozens of bills this week, as the clock counts down on the legislative session and Gov. Phil Murphy’s time in office.  The bills moving forward include a number of high-profile measures like the Climate Superfund Act, which hold oil companies liable for damages caused by climate change. The legislation targets certain companies that sell fossil fuels in New Jersey, and would collecting (sic) fines from those