NJ Gov. Murphy OKs 'Elections Transparency Act' that prompted campaign watchdogs to resign

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NJ Gov. Murphy OKs 'Elections Transparency Act' that prompted campaign watchdogs to resign
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Monday has signed a bill that overhauls the state's campaign finance laws — allowing for larger campaign contributions and replacing local pay-to-play laws with generally weaker state standards.

Donate NowNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Monday signed a bill that overhauls the state's campaign finance laws — allowing for larger campaign contributions and replacing local pay-to-play laws with generally weaker state standards.

The bill also doubles campaign contribution limits and allows companies with government contracts to contribute to political party campaign committees. Public records attorney C.J. Griffin also obtained other Brindle emails shared them with media. Several focused on issues around transgender identity. When state officials suggested employees add pronouns to their email signatures, Brindle sent a message to another staff member, writing “Give me a break.”

On the “Ask Governor Murphy” call-in show on WNYC last week, Murphy said he wouldn’t comment specifically on the legislation nor Brindle's lawsuit.

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