Governor Phil Murphy

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

When our schools open in September, they must be ready to safely provide the high-quality education to all students that is a hallmark of New Jersey. We know the first day of school is not going to be like any other in our history. We’re fully committed to getting this right. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

Our goal has not changed. Our commitment to meeting the conditions on the ground with flexibility has not changed. Our focus on protecting students, families, and educators has not changed. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

NEW: School districts that cannot meet all health & safety standards for safe in-person instruction will begin their school year with ALL-REMOTE LEARNING. Public school districts must show: ☑️Plans for satisfying these standards ☑️Anticipated date to resume in-person instruction — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

.@NewJerseyDOE has put forth strong guidelines that put a premium on the health & safety of students & staff while providing avenues by which in-person instruction can safely resume. Public & nonpublic schools must certify to the Dept that they’re able to meet these standards. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

At every twist and turn in the road, we’ve been willing to listen, to learn, and to act accordingly. This clear principle has guided us from the very start – we are flexible because we value listening. We are listening because we value flexibility. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

For the past six weeks, we’ve relied upon the work of local educational communities to determine the best way for their schools to reopen. We’ve provided significant flexibility while also adjusting expectations based on the latest science and data. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

New Jersey’s system of education has long been rooted in local control and decision-making based on local input. I would not ask the students and parents in Willingboro to decide what’s best for East Brunswick’s schools, and vice versa. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

There is no one-size-fits-all plan to this difficult education situation. We’re home to nearly 600 public school districts, plus charter & renaissance schools, nonpublic & parochial schools, and other specialized places of learning. Each one faces its own unique challenges. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

Throughout the summer, we’ve continued to work alongside our school districts & educational communities – including educators, parents, and other stakeholders – to ensure that plans are in place to ensure the safety of all students and staff come the beginning of the school year. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

As many of our colleges and universities have continued offering classes during the summer, in-person instruction may fully resume as long as social distancing and other protections are strictly adhered to. Any student who chooses to continue remote learning must be accommodated — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

Today, I’m signing an Executive Order officially clearing both our public and nonpublic pre-K through 12 schools and our colleges and universities to reopen for upcoming academic year. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

As we battle this pandemic, and look to our recovery, we must be prepared and have every tool in our toolbox at our disposal to protect our state and to keep it a great place to live, to work, and to raise a family. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

We need Congress to act. We need Mitch McConnell to finally get something done and we need him to do it now.   Borrowing is not anything that anyone of us wanted to have to do – but Washington’s inaction and indifference has left us no choice. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

The President’s proposal for additional unemployment would actually cost New Jersey an estimated $1.725 billion – and that’s just in potential benefits, not even the cost of setting up a system we don’t even have. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

We cannot rely on the half-measures that were proposed over the weekend, that have no clear guidance and which push even more costs onto states. Money, I may add, we don’t have. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

We still need the federal government to step up and provide direct assistance to us and our fellow states. This isn’t about red or blue. This is about keeping our nation strong and preventing this recession from falling into a depression. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

We are going to continue our work to strengthen New Jersey’s fiscal foundation, and build on the progress of our first two years. However, I must be clear that even with the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision, we are not declaring victory. We have a long road to still travel. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

This means that when I present my new budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year in roughly two weeks, our schools can be funded, our residents and communities can be protected, and our state can move forward. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

I am grateful for this decision because we knew that not only were we right in our decision to take this step, but because the alternative would have been something that no one up here would have wanted to experience. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

An hour ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court rendered its unanimous decision allowing us to move forward to borrow the funds we need to protect the vital jobs and programs that are critical to our ongoing response to this pandemic, and will play a huge role in our overall recovery. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

Holding a COVID-19 briefing. WATCH: https://t.co/wW6BazP89G — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

Join me live today at 1:00 PM for our briefing on #COVID19 in New Jersey. YouTube: https://t.co/3MsqW2Ng2p Twitter: https://t.co/Io34K1c3b8 Facebook: https://t.co/UXKfdCz94H https://t.co/LvmmQPswIB — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

RT @NJDCF: Uncertainty can be stressful - taking a toll on your mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling,call for help:… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

UPDATE: If you're traveling to New Jersey from the following 33 states and territories, you should self-quarantine for 14 days:   AL, AZ, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NC, ND, OK, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, WI https://t.co/gcIoQSth5Y — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

#COVID19 UPDATE: New Jersey has 498 new positive cases, pushing our cumulative total to 185,475. We are reporting 14 new confirmed COVID-19 deaths – four on 8/7, three on 8/4, five in July, and two in April – for a total of 14,037 lives lost. Learn more: https://t.co/JW1q8awGh7 https://t.co/q9CgJlm5hV — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

RT @NewJerseyEDA: BREAKING: Our Board just approved using $15.3M in #CARESAct funding to provide grants through our #SmallBiz Business Emer… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

✨Creating #NJWindPort – the nation’s first purpose-built offshore wind port ✨7,500 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035 ✨100% clean energy New Jersey by 2050 We're making New Jersey a global leader in the offshore wind industry, and then some. #AmericanWindWeek https://t.co/vpe6wtFQMU — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

Trans women are women, pass it on. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

RT @RepSherrill: The absolutely incredible story of Ebony Brown-Olaseinde and the doctors and nurses from @SaintBarnabasNJ. Thank you for s… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy

RT @NJDCA: Census takers will begin knocking on doors statewide to make sure everyone is counted. Census Takers will: 📱 Offer to help you… — PolitiTweet.org