Leaders, Legislators React To Governor Murphy’s 2019 State Of The State Address

News Article  •  1/15/2019  •  Insider NJ

Various organizations, leaders, and legislators weighed in on Governor Murphy’s 2019 State of the State address (read the speech and watch the live stream here):

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Various groups reacted to the address:

  • The Department of Human Services released a statement touting the Murphy administration’s progress.
  • Americans For Prosperity-NJ released a statement calling on Murphy to address pension reform.
  • The NJEA released a statement applauding Murphy’s emphasis on union job creation, and pledged to continue working with him and the Legislature on public education issues.
  • The NJBIA released a statement that they shared the Governor’s commitment to growing the innovation economy, but cautioned against raising taxes in the FY2020 budget.
  • Make The Road NJ said that Murphy’s first year brought ‘groundbreaking change‘ for immigrants, but bemoaned the lack of progress on the drivers’ license bill.
  • The League of Conservation Voters said he’s made ‘huge strides in turning back the hands of time’ on Christie administration environmental policies.