Tag: Murphy

Gov. Murphy order launches expansive clemency program

Gov. Phil Murphy speaks about launching a new expedited clemency initiative and establishing a clemency advisory board at Saint James A.M.E. Church in Newark on June 19, 2024. (Jake Hirsch/Governor’s Office) Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday intended to speed clemency applications to his desk in hopes of extending pardons to thousands of […]

Critics slam Gov. Murphy for signing public records bill

Media organizations, good government groups, and transparency advocates have spent weeks urging Gov. Phil Murphy to veto the bill. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor) Elected officials from both sides of the aisle and progressive activists fumed Wednesday after Gov. Phil Murphy announced he signed the controversial bill overhauling the state’s Open Public Records Act […]

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs deeply controversial public records overhaul

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a deeply controversial bill to overhaul the state’s Open Public Records Act despite intense public pushback from activists who warned it would enable corruption and tarnish his legacy. The governor issued a “signing statement” with the legislation, NJ S2930 (24R), explaining his rationale for approving it and […]

Connecticut Democrats unanimously nominate U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Democrats unanimously endorsed U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term on Saturday, praising his efforts on gun control, immigration reform and foreign policy. Murphy’s enthusiastic backing from the party faithful happened quickly at the Democratic State Convention, held at the Mohegan Sun resort and casino. He had no opposition. […]

Jack Murphy, Appalachian State University football player, has died

BOONE, N.C. (WGHP) — Appalachian State University football player John “Jack” Murphy has died, the university confirmed Monday. Appalachian State University said in a statement that Murphy died on Friday. Jack Murphy (Courtesy of Appalachian State University Athletics) “It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the death of Appalachian State University student John […]

Sault art teacher Kathryn Murphy shares her passion

SAULT STE. MARIE — Local teacher Kathryn Murphy uses her passion for expression to help Sault students succeed in what she believes is a very enriched arts program. Murphy is an art teacher for Sault Area Schools, teaching classes for kindergarten, elementary and high school students. Growing up downstate, Murphy was always passionate about art […]