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Matthew Fazelpoor of NJBIZ//June 5, 2024//
Gov. Phil Murphy ended suspense that has loomed over New Jersey politics in recent weeks, signing into law June 5 a controversial measure that overhauls the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
Since passing the Legislature last month, Murphy has weighed whether to sign Senate Bill 2930/Assembly Bill 4045 or not. He faced immense pressure from a number of organizations and advocacy groups – from both sides of the coin – that warn that bill will have major ramifications on government transparency and accountability.
Meanwhile, local governments hav...
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