Gov. Phil Murphy threw a dash of cold water on Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s proposal to freeze utility rates if elected governor, saying he doesn’t know how such

The new laws signed by Gov. Phil Murphy Friday direct regulators to expand community solar generation and offer incentives for large-scale battery storage plants.

Gov. Phil Murphy promotes Carolyn Cannella to deputy chief of staff for economic growth, leading N.J.'s innovation and job creation agenda.

Despite the congressional action, key New Jersey Democrats have remained aligned with the mandate. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) voted against the resolution in the House, along with nearly every Democrat in the state delegation. Only Republican Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., Chris Smith, and Jeff Van Drew voted in support of the repeal.

Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency in response to potential coastal and flash flooding triggered by Hurricane Erin. The State of Emergency went into effect at 2 p.m. Thursday. High surf and rip currents are also expected.

The governor said Camden will get eight new electric buses and $5 million will be used to expand “microtransit” ride-sharing services in South Jersey.

Swimming is currently prohibited at several Jersey Shore beaches as Hurricane Erin churns up hazardous surf conditions along the coast.

Back in June, Gov. Phil Murphy quickly assembled a press event to announce a $430 million fund to help ratepayers deal with the burden of rising electricity rates. Everyone would get a nonrefundable $100 toward electricity bills,