Key Highlights from Murphy’s Final State of the State Speech

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January 14, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org

From handling New Jersey’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to his oversight of state finances and the economy, Gov. Phil Murphy used Tuesday’s State of the State address to list a string of achievements from his eight years in office.

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NJ SEED: Among the many achievements of his administration, Gov. Murphy asserted, “…. (O)ur economy is on the move. We have cultivated the most talented workforce on the planet. And our innovation ecosystem is second-to-none.” Republicans – the ever-shrinking minority – see it differently, claiming NJ continues to get weaker and poorer.

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