Recently, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has been in the news for using taxpayer funds for personal expenses at MetLife Stadium, including attending a Taylor Swift concert, and seeking reimbursement from the Democratic State Committee. Additionally, the cancellation of the Orsted Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects off the coast of New Jersey due to economic challenges has also garnered attention. Furthermore, Governor Murphy's administration has faced criticism for the state's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in veterans homes, with the U.S. Justice Department finding violations of residents' constitutional rights.
Philip Dunton Murphy, born on August 16, 1957, is an American financier, diplomat, and politician who has been serving as the 56th governor of New Jersey since January 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, Murphy succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey's congressional delegation. Prior to his gubernatorial role, Murphy served as the United States Ambassador to Germany. He has been actively involved in policy agendas focusing on issues such as affordable housing, medical debt, and prenatal care, as highlighted in his State of the State addresses.