Phil Murphy in 2020 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Abortion: Codify woman's full reproductive rights into state law

I'm proud we are fighting the Trump administration's efforts to block women from receiving vital information critical for them to make important decisions. We've protected funding for Planned Parenthood and women's health care. This must go beyond just providing funding to make up for the loss of Title X money. It's about protecting a woman's fundamental and constitutional right to full reproductive freedom. Let's commit to codifying a woman's full reproductive rights in state law.
Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Education: Tuition-free community college for eligible students

We're putting a college education back within reach. We've opened the doors to a tuition-free community college education to thousands of eligible students, and put in place safeguards to combat college debt. And, for those who want the opportunity, we've reinvested in workforce development and apprenticeships like never before.
Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Energy & Oil: 100% clean energy economy by 2050

We know climate change is real. Instead of denying reality, we're acting on it. To win the next generation, we're working to be the first state to incorporate climate change education across our K-12 state education standards. We're going to make the fight against climate change a cornerstone of the innovation economy. I will unveil New Jersey's new Energy Master Plan, our comprehensive roadmap for arriving at our goal of a 100%t clean-energy economy by 2050.
Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Government Reform: Undertake ethics reform; address pernicious sexism

It's been more than a decade since the executive and legislative branches undertook comprehensive ethics reform. And, nothing--I repeat, nothing--more exemplifies that need to change the longstanding culture than the pernicious sexism and abuse that still creeps across these hallways, at conferences, and in meeting rooms. I am calling for us all to work together to tear down the existing system and replace it with one that treats everyone with equal dignity and respect.
Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Health Care: We're protecting the Affordable Care Act

In stark contrast to President Trump, we're protecting the Affordable Care Act. I remain incredibly proud of the work we have done to protect the tenets of the ACA and to establish the State-Based Health Exchange which will go online later this year. I am establishing an Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency to work across state agencies and lead critical efforts to reduce consumer health care costs, make insurance more affordable, and improve price transparency.
Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Jobs: Jobs NJ: align education with needs of employers, workers

Jobs NJ is how we ensure our state prospers in good times and how it overcomes tough times. Jobs NJ has a clear mission--to better align our education system to meet the future needs of both employers and workers, and do better at matching our workers with potential employers. Jobs NJ will clear a path to ongoing job training, so residents can continue to learn and compete as the needs of employers evolve with new technologies and new economic realities.
Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Principles & Values: Others focus on next election; we focus on next generation

Putting self-interest before the common good, the next-day headline before the long-term work--those were deliberate choices. The easy way out would have been for us to continue pursuing shortcuts that could paper over our problems and make us feel good in the short-term. But, I refuse to let our problems become bigger. Where others have focused only on the next election, we're focused on the next generation.
Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Tax Reform: Not giving up the fight for a millionaire's tax

I am going to fight for the middle-class values that built New Jersey in the first place. It's why I am not giving up the fight for a millionaire's tax, so we can ease the property tax burden on millions of middle-class families and seniors and do more to help our public schools. Overwhelming majorities of residents--of all political stripes--support this. We should, too. The millionaires and corporate CEOs made out just fine in the last recession--and they will again when the next one hits.
Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

On Technology: Transit system must know where it's going

I look forward to our continued partnership to fix NJ TRANSIT. At the end of the day, we still must answer to the commuter whose train was cancelled, or whose bus is over capacity. And, I won't be happy until we bat 1.000. If a transit system doesn't know where it's going, it's never going to get there. That's what our strategic and capital plans will change.
Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address Jan 14, 2020

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