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Governor Murphy Addresses the Newark Water Crisis

By Doug Doyle • Aug 16, 2019

On the most recent edition of Ask Governor Murphy on WBGO, Goveror Murphy spoke with host Nancy Solomon about what's being done about the high levels of lead in Newark's drinking water. Governor Murphy made it clear that it's not just a local problem, but a national crisis with so many towns and cities using old lead pipes.

Click above to hear Governor Murphy from the August 14 edition of Ask Governor Murphy.

Ask NJ Governor Phil Murphy Your Questions

By Doug Doyle • Aug 13, 2019

What do you think about the Newark water crisis? As chair-elect of the Democratic Governor's Association, what can Governor Murphy do to stop the mass shootings across the country? Do you think the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford going to be a positive move? These are some of the topics that we'll address tomorrow night (Wednesday August 14) during the next edition of Ask Governor Murphy airs on WBGO at 8pm.

Host Nancy Solomon and Governor Murphy will be in the WBGO studios taking your phone calls and social media questions.

The Next "Ask Governor Murphy" is Tonight at 7 p.m.

By Doug Doyle • Jul 16, 2019

WBGO, in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY hosts "Ask Governor Murphy," a live call-in broadcast with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Do you have a question? Ask it here!

The show will feature the Governor as well as topical guests from our partners. WNYC's Nancy Solomon will host. Tune in at 7 p.m., July 17 to WBGO, 88.3FM or here at WBGO.org.

Environmental questions dominate May's "Ask Governor Murphy"

By Doug Doyle • May 2, 2019

The latest edition of Ask Governor Murphy, aired on WBGO May 1 and prompted calls and social media questions about the environment, transportation, the state's tax incentive program and many other topics.

Governor Phil Murphy joined host Nancy Solomon for the one-hour monthly program. Ask Governor Murphy is a WBGO News production in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY.

Click above to hear the entire program.

Ask Governor Murphy Live Call-In Tonight at 7pm

By Doug Doyle • May 1, 2019

How is Governor Phil Murphy doing when it comes to environmental matters in New Jersey? We want to hear from you tonight when the next edition of Ask Governor Murphy airs on WBGO at 7pm.

Host Nancy Solomon and Governor Murphy will be in the WBGO studios taking your phone calls and social media questions.

Taxes, Transportation and Wrestlemania discussed on "Ask Governor Murphy"

By Doug Doyle • Apr 11, 2019

New Jersey Govenor Phil Murphy and host Nancy Solomon took calls and social media questions on a number of topics during the most recent edition of Ask Governor Murphy, a WBGO News production in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY.

Ask Governor Murphy airs monthly.

Click above to hear the entire show.

Ask Governor Murphy Your Questions tonight on WBGO

By Doug Doyle • Apr 10, 2019

The next edition of Ask Governor Murphy is tonight (April 10) at 8pm on WBGO. Governor Murphy and host Nancy Solomon will be taking your phone calls and social media questions about such topics as marijuana, wind power, Superstorm Sandy relief and NJ Transit.

Legalization of Marijuana and School Funding Discussed on "Ask Governor Murphy"

By Doug Doyle • Mar 14, 2019

The latest edition of Ask Governor Murphy focused on several issues, including the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey, why some school districts are seeing drastic cuts in funding through the proposed state budget and what is being done to improve NJ Transit.

Ask Governor Murphy is a WBGO News production in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY. The show is hosted by Nancy Solomon.

Click above to hear the entire show.

'Ask Governor Murphy' Returns Tonight

By editor • Mar 13, 2019

Tune in tonight at 7 p.m., on WBGO 88.3FM and here at WBGO.org.

WBGO, in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY, presents the latest edition of Ask Governor Murphy, a live call-in broadcast with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Submit your questions in advance here.

The show will feature the Governor as well as topical guests from our partners. WNYC's Nancy Solomon will host.

Minimum Wage, The Public Bank and Transportation Woes discussed on "Ask Governor Murphy"

By Doug Doyle • Feb 5, 2019

The latest edition of Ask Governor Murphy aired Monday night February 4th on WBGO. Ask Governor Murphy is a WBGO News production in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY.

The montly show is hosted by Nancy Solomon. The next show airs on March 13th.

Click above to hear the February show.

Ask Governor Murphy: 11/19/18

By Ang Santos • Nov 23, 2018

State snow storm response, Amazon, immigration policy are some of the topics addressed on this edition of Ask Governor Murphy.

Nancy Solomon is the host of Ask Governor Murphy, a WBGO News production in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY.

New Jersey Residents Have Questions On Ask Governor Murphy

By Ang Santos • Sep 18, 2018

The third edition of Ask Governor Murphy aired Monday night on WBGO in Newark, WHYY in Philadelphia and WNYC in New York City.

Ask Governor Murphy is hosted by Nancy Solomon is a WBGO News production in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY. Murphy discussed the latest developments with NJ Transit, college affordability, and other topics on the minds of Garden State residents.

The next edition of Ask Governor Murphy will air on Monday, November 19 at 7PM. Add to your calendar now:

Concerned Residents Reach Out During "Ask Governor Murphy"

By Doug Doyle • Jul 17, 2018

The second edition of Ask Governor Murphy aired Monday night on WBGO in Newark, WHYY in Philadelphia and WNYC in New York City.

Ask Governor Murphy hosted by Nancy Solomon is a WBGO News production in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY.

Ask Governor Murphy July 16 at 7pm

By Brandy Wood • Jul 12, 2018

Newark, NJ – The next "Ask Governor Murphy” program, the statewide, live call-in show produced by public radio stations WBGO in Newark, WHYY in Philadelphia, and WNYC in New York, is scheduled to air on Monday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. Additional shows in 2018 will air on Monday, September 17 at 8:00 p.m. and Monday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. The show is hosted by the Peabody-Award winning journalist Nancy Solomon, New Jersey managing editor for WNYC, and is broadcast live from the WBGO studios in Newark.

UPDATE: Tonight's "Ask Governor Murphy" Show Is Cancelled

By Brandy Wood • May 24, 2018

An announcement from WBGO, WNYC and WHYY concerning the Ask Governor Murphy program:

Tonight’s edition of Ask Governor Murphy, a statewide, bimonthly program designed to give New Jersey residents an opportunity to talk to Governor Phil Murphy about their concerns, has been cancelled.

Governor Murphy’s office made this decision after WBGO, WHYY and WNYC — the public radio stations that serve New Jersey and are co-producers of the program — declined a request to remove a reporter from a panel that would be asking the governor questions during one segment.

"Ask Governor Murphy" Call-In Show Debuts On WBGO

By Alexandra Hill • Mar 23, 2018

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy makes his Ask Governor Murphy debut.

The one-hour call-in show is produced by WBGO News, in collaboration with WHYY and WNYC.

The governor and host Nancy Solomon of WNYC, discuss everything from medical marijuana, to taxes climate change, and gun violence in schools.

Governor Murphy is also joined by special guest Matt Arco, Statehouse reporter for NJ Advance Media.

"Ask Governor Murphy" Debuts Tonight

By Doug Doyle • Mar 21, 2018

Do you have a question for New Jersey's Governor?

WBGO News, in collaboration with WHYY and WNYC, will present Ask Governor Murphy, a one-hour call-in show with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Our first show airs Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. The show will be broadcast on WBGO and hosted by WNYC’s Nancy Solomon.

Submit your question in advance at AskGovMurphy.org, or tweet us with the hashtag #askgovmurphy.

The call-in number for Ask Governor Murphy is 844-677-9283.

Murphy Says NJ Preparing For Potential Major Storm

By Phil Gregory • Mar 20, 2018

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says the state is preparing for what could be a major storm.

Murphy says gusty winds could bring down power lines, and utility companies in the state have activated their mutual aid arrangements.

“Their ability to bring in linemen and women from other utilities and other workers to bolster from other states. I think JCP&L has said that they have activated 800 people to come in and god knows we certainly hope that is sufficient.”

The Governor says the state has enough personnel and equipment to clear snow from the roads.

Murphy Details Proposed Funding For NJ Transit

By Phil Gregory • Mar 20, 2018

Governor Phil Murphy says improving the transit system is a priority.

Governor Phil Murphy is breaking down the $242 million increase he's proposed in his budget plan for upgrading New Jersey Transit.

New Jersey Transit executive director Kevin Corbett says the governor's proposal allocates $19 million to expand the workforce with 114 new employees.

Murphy Says New Brunswick Innovation and Research Center Would Help Remake State's Economy

By Phil Gregory • Mar 19, 2018

Governor Murphy says the innovation center would attract high-growth startup companies.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says a planned research and innovation center in New Brunswick could be a place for high-growth startup companies to thrive and boost the state’s economy.

New Brunswick Mayor Jim Cahill says a city-owned site in the downtown area is earmarked for the project.

“As a center for innovation for health care, biosciences, technology, artificial intelligence, big data, and analytics this offers the state of New Jersey an unparalleled opportunity for development.”