Murphy’s state bank would help working families, boost local economy
New Jersey has an investment problem. The Garden State's numerous credit downgrades, budget shortfalls, crumbling infrastructure, chronic underfunding of critical programs and priorities are well known. The source of these issues isn't a lack [...]
Workers and Environmentalists Stand in Solidarity on Climate
"The labor movement has stood strong for decades under the banner of “an injury to one is an injury to all.” Our organizations have recognized that it’s time we applied this slogan to the [...]
Murphy is in Drivers Seat to Make NJ Electric-Car Friendly
New Jersey is the most densely populated state and one of the largest automobile markets in the country. Known for its population density and highways, New Jersey has a large number of commuters with [...]
Murphy’s Turn to Fix the Sickening Conditions of N.J.’s Urban Schools
Entire school districts are shutting down due to mold contamination and fears of asbestos exposure. Students are unable to drink from water fountains due to worries about high lead levels. Classroom temperatures reach triple [...]
Legacy of Asbestos in Our Aging Schools
According to a 2014 report by the Institute of Education Services, the average age of public school buildings in the United States is 44 years. This is an increase of four years from the [...]
Will NJ be a hub or bust for wind turbines?
The landmark 2010 Offshore Wind Economic Development Act should have made New Jersey a national leader in offshore wind. Yet, for seven years, little action has been taken to capitalize on this opportunity for creating [...]