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Court declines to tear up NJ’s $225M settlement with Exxon

By MICHAEL CATALINI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2018 file photo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks before signing the first executive order of his administration in Trenton, N.J. Murphy spoke Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during an interview with The Associated Press, reflecting on the same liberal agenda he sketched in his inauguration address and saying that his core campaign promises to fully fund pensions and school aid, financed in part by a higher tax rate on incomes over $1 million, remain unchanged. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

AP Interview: Murphy sticks to tax pledge, despite hurdles

By MICHAEL CATALINI - Associated Press

In this Jan. 9, 2018, file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his final state of the state address at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. The former Republican governor of New Jersey on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, made his first appearance as a political contributor for ABC News. Christie was characterized on “Good Morning America” as a friend and adviser to President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Chris Christie: Donald Trump should not sit with Robert Mueller unless ‘credible allegations’ made

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2018, file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his final state of the state address at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. The former Republican governor of New Jersey on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, made his first appearance as a political contributor for ABC News. Christie was characterized on “Good Morning America” as a friend and adviser to President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New TV talker Christie says Trump shouldn’t sit with Mueller

Associated Press

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie looks at the audience during an inaguation ceremony in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Democrat Phil Murphy become the state's 56th governor, succeeding Republican Chris Christie after he was sworn in at the War Memorial in Trenton Tuesday (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Chris Christie to join ABC News as contributor: report

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Phil Murphy gives his address after being sworn in as governor of New Jersey during his inauguration, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Trenton, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Murphy moves to undo Christie’s handgun-carry rule

By Michael Catalini - Associated Press

Chris Christie _ but not THAT Christie _ announces campaign

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2007, file photo, a tractor and trailer sit near an outbuilding on a small farm, not far from a cooling tower at the Salem Nuclear Generating Station operated by Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. in Lower Alloways Creek Township, N.J. Lobbyists for New Jersey's largest utility worked with former Gov. Chris Christie's administration to craft a $300 million bail out for nuclear power, while adding language to shield the company's financial information from the public, according to records obtained by The Associated Press. The bill is set for a vote Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, in a state Senate committee. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Emails: Utility worked with Christie staff to shield data

By MICHAEL CATALINI - Associated Press

Bills rejected by Christie, but backed by Murphy advance

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Planned Parenthood funding, wage hike atop Murphy agenda

By MICHAEL CATALINI - Associated Press

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie looks at the audience during an inaguation ceremony in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Democrat Phil Murphy become the state's 56th governor, succeeding Republican Chris Christie after he was sworn in at the War Memorial in Trenton Tuesday (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Christie criticizes reports of his airline security handling

By SHAWN MARSH - Associated Press

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie looks at the audience during an inaguation ceremony in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Democrat Phil Murphy become the state's 56th governor, succeeding Republican Chris Christie after he was sworn in at the War Memorial in Trenton Tuesday (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Chris Christie blocked by TSA at airport VIP entrance

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, center left, shakes hands with Gov. Phil Murphy, center right, after Murphy gave his address after being sworn in as governor during his inauguration, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Trenton, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Christie ends term unpopular, but with legs left unbroken

Associated Press

New Jersey Gov.-elect Phil Murphy walks out of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart following a prayer service for him, Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Newark, N.J. New Jersey's next governor is kicking off a series of events leading to his inauguration. Murphy and Lt. Gov.-elect Sheila Oliver plan to visit various towns on Saturday to promote opportunities for transit. Events are planned on Sunday and Monday before they are sworn into office at the War Memorial in Trenton on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Wall Street executive replaces Christie, targets Trump

By MICHAEL CATALINI - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 18, 2013, file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie discusses employment and homeowner rebates while addressing a gathering near the Atlantic Ocean in Long Branch, N.J. New Jersey will say farewell to Christie on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, as the blunt-talking Republican governor leaves office and a wealthy former Obama administration diplomat and businessman, Democrat Phil Murphy, is sworn in as governor during a ceremony in Trenton, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Christie leaving governor’s office as Democrat takes over

By MICHAEL CATALINI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2013, file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reacts to a question after announcing Deborah Gramiccioni is replacing Bill Baroni as deputy executive director of The Port Authority of New York &amp; New Jersey following Baroni's resignation that day, during a news conference at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. The colorful, candid, at-times crude and historically unpopular two-term Republican governor, who captured national headlines with his unique turns-of-phrase and gigantic personality, leaves office Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

‘Sit down and shut up’: The best of Chris Christie’s 8 years

By MICHAEL CATALINI - Associated Press

Christie pardons 25, commutes sentence of convicted murder

Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, file photo, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, right, speaks while New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stands behind him during an announcement in Newark, N.J. New Jersey lawmakers have signed off on $5 billion in tax breaks to Amazon in an effort to convince the company that Newark would be the best location for the company's planned second headquarters. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

The Latest: Christie signs bill offering Amazon tax credits

Associated Press

Gov. Chris Christie delivered his final state of the state address in Trenton, New Jersey on Tuesday before handing over control to Gov.-elect Phil Murphy. (Associated PRess)

Chris Christie: New Jersey better off after tenure

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Nov. 29, 2017, file photo, New Jersey. Gov. Chris Christie speaks during a news conference at the Integrity House drug addiction rehabilitation center in Newark, N.J. Christie is set to deliver his final state of the state address on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Christie will be turning over state government control to Democratic Gov.-elect Phil Murphy, who takes office on Jan. 16. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Christie says he tackled problems no other politicians would

By MICHAEL CATALINI - Associated Press