State Updates
State News
When Trenton Moves Fast: The Lame Duck Legislative Sprint
The Lame Duck session is the period between the November election and the last day of the legislative session, which is the last day lawmakers can take action on legislation.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill will likely delay her first budget address to March
New Jersey law requires the governor to deliver a budget address on or before the last Tuesday in February, though previous first-term governors have been granted extensions. Sherrill’s office is currently working with legislative leaders to select a date for the speech.
NJACP Joins in Celebrating Governor Sherrill at Inaugural Ball
The Gubernatorial Inaugural Ball honoring Governor Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey's 57th Governor and Lt. Governor, Dale Caldwell, NJ's fourth Lt. Governor, was held at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford on January 20.
NJACP CEO Press Release on Legislative Approval of S-3750
Governor Murphy delivered his final State of the State Address on January 13 to a Joint Session of the Legislature.
Updated Office of Program Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) Website
New Jersey Human Services is pleased to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Office of Program Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) website.
12 New Assemblypersons Sworn in at War Memorial to Begin 222nd Legislative Session
Kicking off the new 222nd Legislative session, 12 new Assemblypersons were sworn in at the Trenton War Memorial on January 13.
Key highlights from Murphy’s final State of the State speech
Governor Murphy delivered his final State of the State Address on January 13 to a Joint Session of the Legislature.
12 New Assemblypersons Sworn in at War Memorial to Begin 222nd Legislative Session
Kicking off the new 222nd Legislative session, 12 new Assemblypersons were sworn in at the Trenton War Memorial on January 13.
January 2026 DSP and Supervisor Wage Increase
What you need know about the January DSP and Supervisor Wage Increase
New Jersey workers are getting a pay bump. The state’s minimum wage will rise by 43 cents to $15.92 per hour on January 1, 2026
Treasury Announces Gas Tax Rate will Rise 4.2 Cents Starting Jan. 1
Gasoline prices have retreated below $3 for much of the state, but motorists will get little respite from lower prices because the state’s gas tax rate is set to rise again.
NJACP Attends Ribbon Cutting
NJACP Attends Ribbon Cutting and Congratulates Member Woods System of Care on its Opening of the Woods Primary and Behavioral Health Center at Hamilton
Protecting Care: What NJ Advocates Need to Know about H.R. 1
Webinar with Q&A on December 11, 2025: H.R. 1, formerly known as the One Big Beautiful bill, will have major implications for New Jersey's Medicaid program, NJ FamilyCare.
Many NJ Hospitals Reinstating Masking Requirements in Anticipation of Increased Respiratory Illness
Hospitals across New Jersey have reinstated masking requirements in anticipation of the seasonal uptick in respiratory infections.
NJACP CEO and Members Testify at DHS Budget Listening Session
NJACP CEO Libby Vinson testified at the virtual Department of Human Services (DHS) Budget Listening Session on December 2, 2025.