Gov. Murphy Proposes Massive Overhaul of NJ’s Liquor Licensing Program During ‘State of the State’ Address

By Tennyson Donyéa | WHYY

Published January 14, 2023 at 11:45 PM EST

Gov. Murphy delivers the 2023 State of the State Address at the Assembly Chambers in Trenton on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.

New Jersey could be closer to easing liquor license requirements that have been on the books since the Prohibition. During his annual "State of the State" address, Gov. Phil Murphy announced his plan to make liquor licenses more accessible to small businesses. From the New Jersey Desk, WHYY's Tennyson Donyea has details.

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(Original air-date: 1/13/23)

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Tennyson Donyéa | WHYY

Tennyson Donyéa is an award-winning journalist who joined WHYY in October 2021. He covers politics in New Jersey, a state he has called home for several years. Prior to joining WHYY, Donyéa reported for television and print outlets on both U.S. coasts. Donyéa is the head curator for “Black in Jersey,” a social media brand aiming to engage Black millennials and Gen Zers in the Garden State. In 2016, he graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in media studies and production.

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