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The Murphy Meter: Where NJ's governor candidates could change policy positions

NJ Gov’s race: There’s a crowded field looking to succeed @GovMurphy. What direction will candidates take the state? Where are they on the issues?

Introducing the Murphy Meter, which shows what candidates think on issues relative to Murphy.

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NJ Democrats for governor want to amend the Constitution for abortion. Legal experts call it ‘unnecessary.’ The proposal has been debated at the Statehouse in recent years and a Democratic lawmaker recently introduced legislation to start the process to amend the Constitution.

NJ Dems for gov want to amend the state constitution for abortion rights.

It’s a move that’s been debated in Trenton in recent years — but one that has not been endorsed by many legal experts and abortion-rights advocates in NJ, some of whom call it “unnecessary.”
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New Jersey Gubernatorial Race: Where Do the Governor Candidates Stand on the Issues? (Gift Article) The New York Times sent a wide-ranging survey to candidates for governor of New Jersey about housing, immigration, abortion, transit, affordability, schools and climate.

If you're wondering who is running for governor of NJ, or want a sense of where they stand on issues, take a look at this policy interactive our graphics gurus helped me compile. The comments section is also getting lively, if you're interested in weighing in.

2025 news: GOP Gov candidate Bill Spadea wants to end flu shot requirements in NJ. They are currently required for health care workers and pre-k/child care enrollment.

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On the radio, @GovMurphy says he's "not a crypto guy."

"I don't get the use case, the reason for it to exist. ... It's not it's not jazzing me, at least at the moment."

On WNYC, @GovMurphy pushes back against host @NancySolomon2 saying @AndyKimNJ beat @FirstLadyNJ in the Senate Dem primary last year.

"Andy didn't defeat Tammy, Tammy pulled out to preserve the party, and to keep unity on the party."

(Tammy Murphy dropped out of the primary)

Interesting: Newark Mayor @rasjbaraka says the Trump admin’s new ICE detention center can’t open without satisfying permitting reqs.

The state also projected how much each NJ hospital would lose and breakdown by state legislative district and Congressional district.

POLITICO Pro: Murphy administration: $5.2B in federal matching funds at risk over Medicaid cuts The report described a financially devastating outcome for New Jersey hospitals.

From yesterday: The Murphy admin sent out a report projecting how much federal funds the state could lose under different Medicaid cut scenarios.

Some projections show the state losing $5.2 billion in federal matching funds from Medicaid.

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POLITICO Pro: Kim on ballot redesign bill: 'I didn't like it'

What does @AndyKimNJ think of the ballot design bill passed by the Assembly?

"I didn't like it."

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Camden dispatch: Indicted Dem power broker George Norcross shared the stage with Gov Murphy and 4 prior NJ Govs to highlight $3b project at Cooper hospital. Christie called Nocross indictment a "piece of garbage.

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Menendez Co-Conspirator Sentenced to 7 Years as Ex-Senator Awaits Fate Robert Menendez, a former senator from New Jersey, faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence after his conviction on federal corruption charges.

Fred Daibes, a prominent NJ developer and who provided bribes to former NJ Sen. Bob Menendez, is sentenced to seven years in prison and hit with $1.75 million fine.

Menendez sentencing is later today.

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YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News NJ gubernatorial candidates talk top issues from League of Municipalities conference | Chat Box

Murphy admin has barred state and local police from such cooperation.

Also worth noting Sweeney was previously asking about the bill that would codify "sanctuary" state into law and he indicated support for it.

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Some news: Steve Sweeney, a Dem running for governor, says he would REPEAL New Jersey’s “sanctuary” state status.

There’s no universal definition of “sanctuary” states/cities but generally refers to local govts that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Some news: A spox for Gov. Phil Murphy weighs in on ICE’s Newark raids.

Comments were picked up by pro-LGBTQ independent media this am:

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YouTube video by Steve Adubato Sen. Paul Sarlo addresses affordability and end-of-life care in New Jersey

Dem state Sen. @PaulASarlo wades into culture wars in interview with @SteveAdubato:

“Males shouldn’t be participating in women’s sports, whether it’s at the rec level, the high school level, the collegiate level. Period.”

“I’m not afraid to say it.”

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Breaking: Longtime Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso pleads guilty to using town employees for his private business, must resign from office and barred from future public office or employment (via @NewJerseyOAG)

Breaking: Newly minted NJ State Commission of Investigation CEO Tiffany Williams Brewer is resigning. Follows @AsburyParkPress reporting that the CEO has a residency in Maryland.

Watchdog finds signs politics drove Trump DOJ’s probes of pandemic nursing home deaths An inspector general’s report shows a Justice Department official called the inquiries, which were embarrassing to N.Y. and N.J. governors, “our last play on them before election.”

Justice Department watchdog says politics may have tainted 2020 probes into NY-NJ nursing home deaths due to Covid. @JusticeOIG found official sent NY Post demand letters before states got them. w/ @danieljhan.bsky.social @NickReisman www.politico.com/news/2025/01...