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Phil Murphy

Phil Murphy

Former Governor of New Jersey

Appears in 2 stories

Born: 1957 (age 68 years), Boston, MA
Party: Democratic Party
Spouse: Tammy Snyder Murphy (m. 1994)
Education: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1983), Needham High School (1975), and Harvard University
Previous offices: Governor of New Jersey (2018–2026) and United States Ambassador to Germany (2009–2013)
Descendants: Emmanuelle Medway Murphy, Sam Murphy, Charles Dunton Murphy, and more
Height: 6′ 4″

Notable Quotes

Murphy has said New Jersey and New York are ‘prepared to put serious skin in the game’ to meet FIFA’s requirements and leverage the World Cup for long‑term prestige.([dallasnews.com](https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/fc-dallas/2024/01/04/metlife-stadium-to-remove-1740-seats-for-2026-world-cup-officials-hoping-to-host-final/?utm_source=openai))

Stories

North America’s 2026 World Cup: from expansion gamble to mega-event reality

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Lead political champion for MetLife Stadium’s World Cup role

In January 2017, FIFA voted to expand the men's World Cup from 32 to 48 teams starting in 2026 — the largest tournament in the competition's history. In June 2018, the "United 2026" bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico beat Morocco to win hosting rights, with promises of record revenues and NFL-scale stadiums across 16 cities.

Updated 6 days ago

The school cellphone crackdown

Rule Changes

Signed New Jersey's cellphone ban into law on January 8, 2026

January 2026 accelerated the school cellphone crackdown beyond the four-state January 1st rollout. Within the first three weeks, New Jersey signed a statewide ban (effective 2026-27 school year), Michigan passed legislation through both chambers targeting fall 2026 implementation, and Kansas introduced bipartisan Senate Bill 302 with support from 30 senators. The tally now stands at 37 states plus Washington D.C. with restrictions—up from 35+ just weeks earlier. What started as France's 2018 experiment has become America's fastest education policy shift in a generation, with implementation now reaching critical mass.

Updated Jan 30