David Wildstein, Author at New Jersey Globe

Maria Rodriguez-Gregg’s must read

January 8, 2018 4:21 pm

Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez-Gregg, who dropped her bid for re-election earlier this year, has posted a courageous statement on her Facebook page. It is a must read from this very courageous legislator who leaves office tomorrow. Last night, I had a...

Coughlin wants Jones at Sports Authority

January 8, 2018 3:59 pm

Incoming Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin plans to make the reappointment of LeRoy Jones to a seat on the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) a priority once he takes office tomorrow, according to sources. Jones, the Essex County Democratic...

Russo, Wisniewski casting final votes

January 8, 2018 1:28 pm

Two of the most senior members of the New Jersey State Assembly will cast their final votes today, on 146 bills, more or less. David Russo (R-Bergen) and John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), did not seek re-election. The Dean of the Assembly,...

Corrado may block Traier nomination

January 8, 2018 10:24 am

Passaic County GOP Chairman John Traier may pay a price for his endorsement of Paul DiGaetano in last year’s State Senate primary in District 40. State Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-Passaic) has not yet signed off on Traier’s reappointment to the...

Murphy service includes lobbyist’s prayer

January 8, 2018 2:35 am

An interfaith prayer service in honor of Gov.-elect Phil Murphy will include a prayer given by an influential Trenton lobbyist and Democratic strategist who is also an ordained interfaith minister. Pastor Idida Rodriguez is a partner at Essex County Democratic...

Kyrillos leaving after 30 years

January 8, 2018 1:08 am

Joe Kyrillos will begin the next chapter of his life tomorrow after thirty years in the New Jersey Legislature — and as one of the top vote-getters in Monmouth County history. In early 1987, I was serving as Executive Director...

Diane Allen’s last day in Trenton

January 8, 2018 12:46 amJuly 30, 2021 9:36 am

Diane Allen will spend her last full day in the Senate today, capping a successful 22-year career as one of the most popular legislators in Burlington County history. She’s also one of New Jersey’s most eclectic politicians. A former Miss...