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Great Day for Our Beaches/Parks: Murphy Signs Law Banning Smoking
July 20, 2018
Governor Murphy is signing S2534 (Sweeney)/A3798 (Calabrese) into law today. The bill was written to revise the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking on public beaches and parks. Cigarettes have caused forest fires in the past and by...
Murphy’s Budget Address: Strong Words on Environment
March 14, 2018
Governor Murphy announced his proposed FY2019 budget. While it includes initiatives for clean energy and fighting climate change, it continues the pattern of slashing the DEP budget. This year the agency is allocated $275 million; down from $321...
Tropical Storm Ida Brings Flash Floods to NJ - Shows Impact of Climate Change
September 2, 2001
Tropical Storm Ida battered New Jersey yesterday and early this morning, resulting in flash flooding and at least fourteen deaths. Governor Murphy declared a state of emergency late Wednesday. The National Weather Service has active flash flooding...