Gov. Murphy touts accomplishments in final legislative address

With seven days left in his final term, New Jersey's outgoing governor tooks a victory lap and remembered erstwhile allies.

By: Nikita Biryukov, Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: January 13, 2026

Words: 717

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Gov. Phil Murphy touted accomplishments and recalled late members of his administration in his final state of the state address Tuesday.

Murphy, a Democrat who leaves office at noon on Jan. 20 after eight years as New Jersey’s chief executive, trumpeted measures that expanded the state’s paid family leave programs, nearly doubled its wage floor, and shored up state reserves after decades of bipartisan neglect.

“We proved that when we live by …

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