Nikita Biryukov, Author at New Jersey Globe

More than 100 nominees await confirmation to state posts with little hope of votes before November

July 16, 2021 3:50 pm

More than 100 nominees to a slew of state boards, commissions, authorities and other panels are awaiting confirmation that won’t come until after November’s general election, and an overwhelming majority will likely wait far longer. The nominees themselves range widely...

Working Families backs Murphy’s re-election

July 16, 2021 1:15 pmJuly 16, 2021 3:50 pm

New Jersey Working Families endorsed Gov. Phil Murphy’s re-election bid Friday. “Our state has made huge strides in wages, repairing the harms of our criminal justice system, and making the rich pay their fair share thanks to the support of...

Bill waving Sandy relief clawbacks to get House vote, members say

July 16, 2021 12:50 pm

Three of New Jersey’s congresspeople on Friday announced two bills waiving the repayment of federal benefits disbursed to New Jersey homeowners and municipalities impacted by Superstorm Sandy would advance in the House of Representatives. “Superstorm Sandy decimated New Jersey families...

Tammy Murphy to be named vice chair of NGA’s Governors’ Spouses’ Program

July 15, 2021 2:29 pm

First Lady Tammy Murphy will be appointed vice chair of the National Governors Association Governors’ Spouses’ Program, the New Jersey Globe has learned. She’ll replace Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson, who is expected to become the program’s chair. Arkansas Gov....

Tereasa Callaway killed in crash while aiding motorist

July 15, 2021 2:13 pm

Tereasa Callaway, the sister-in-law of Atlantic City powerbroker Craig Callaway, has died after being struck by a car while attempting to aid a motorist whose vehicle had overturned, WPG Talk Radio host Harry Hurley reported. Her husband, David, was injured...

League of Conservation voters promises to fund Pennacchio, Auth opponents

July 15, 2021 12:53 pmJuly 15, 2021 2:23 pm

The New Jersey League of Conservation voters promised to financially back challengers against State Sen. Joe Pennacchio (R-Montville) and Assemblyman Bob Auth (R-Old Tappan) Thursday. “The ‘Dirty Duo’ of Joseph Pennacchio and Robert Auth are on notice,” New Jersey LCV...

Seeking funds, Flanagan launches lengthy social media spot

July 15, 2021 12:13 pmJuly 15, 2021 2:56 pm

Tricia Flanagan went on an early offensive against Rep. Andy Kim (D-Bordentown) with a lengthy social media video taking aim at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gov. Phil Murphy and the state’s response to COVID-19. The two-minute-and-19-second spot shows Flanagan walking...