Gov. Phil Murphy supports a federal gas tax holiday. The state's tax of 42.4 cents a gallon is set by a statutory formula and would need a law to change it.
South Jersey Congressman Frank LoBiondo said, "In true Donald Trump style, he did not sugarcoat the immense challenges our nation faces. I welcome the president’s collaborative tone and clear specificity of policies he wants to address."
Several New Jersey politicians announced Monday that nearly $3 million in federal funding has been awarded to Camden County and Wildwood to hire 21 new police officers between the two cities.
President Obama (D) thanked around 3,000 troops and their families in a hanger at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for their service and sacrifice as combat operations come to an end in Afghanistan.