Phil Murphy
Coverage of Phil Murphy in the Nexus archive.
- Newark piloted the state’s cellphone ban with positive results. Here are lingering concerns.
Newark piloted the state cellphone ban for K-12 students, a move mandated by new law requiring all New Jersey schools to implement a bell-to-bell prohibition on personal internet-enabled devices. During the pilot at Malcolm X Shabazz High School, staff found the policy successful due to engagement increases; however, concerns remain regarding emergency contacts and potential student anxiety. The state’s mandate also provided funding for districts to purchase storage systems like Yondr pouches.
- New Jersey’s voter scandal: Letters to the Editor — July 27, 2026
New Jersey officials attribute 400 noncitizen votes in elections since 2023 to a 'glitch.' Governor Mikie Sherill shifted blame to former Governor Phil Murphy for the issue.
- Former NJ governor claims 'no knowledge' of glitch that let noncitizens vote
Phil Murphy claims no knowledge of a glitch that allowed noncitizens to vote. A spokesperson stated Murphy learned about the erroneous voting activity on Tuesday alongside the public.
- New Jersey Gov. Sherrill says a glitch in the Motor Vehicle Commission’s computer system improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote 3 years ago
A software glitch in New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission computer system improperly registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote in 2023. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that fewer than 400 of these individuals cast ballots between 2023 and 2024, with the error remaining uncorrected until June 2024. Sherrill criticized the previous administration for delays in addressing the issue and ordered an investigation to remove ineligible voters from registration rolls.
- 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says
Governor Mikie Sherrill reported that 6,600 noncitizens were improperly registered to vote in New Jersey due to a Motor Vehicle Commission system error in 2023-2024. Fewer than 400 of these individuals cast ballots, and Sherrill ordered the removal of erroneous registrations while investigating the error. The issue arises amid claims by President Donald Trump and Republicans about noncitizen voting, which the article notes is rare and punishable by law.
- Error in New Jersey motor vehicle system led to 6,600 noncitizen voter registrations, governor says
An error in New Jersey's motor vehicle system improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote in 2023 and 2024. Governor Mikie Sherrill ordered removal of these registrations, replacement of the system vendor, and an investigation into the error.
- 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says
Approximately 6,600 noncitizens were improperly registered to vote in New Jersey due to a software error in the motor vehicle system between 2023 and 2024, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill. The governor ordered the removal of erroneous registrations, replaced the system vendor, and launched an investigation into the error.