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State PBA endorses Laura Fortgang in 26th

October 25, 2019 4:09 pmOctober 25, 2019 4:10 pm

The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association has added a late endorsement in the 26th district Assembly race, backing Democrat Laura Fortgang against six-term incumbent Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains). The PBA had already endorsed incumbent BettyLou DeCroce (R-Parsippany). “We have...

Spevak joins MWW

September 10, 2019 2:43 pm

Marshall Spevak, the former deputy executive director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, has joined MWWPR as senior vice president. Spevak served as chief of staff to Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) and John Armato (D-Buena), and on the staffs of...

FACT CHECK: Cory Booker Worked to Reform Newark’s Police Department, Won Praise from ACLU for His Efforts

August 1, 2019 12:13 am

Newark, NJ — When Cory Booker became mayor of Newark, he inherited a city with decades of deep-seated and systemic issues when it came to police practices and the relationship between the community and the police. According to the New York...

Sweeney/Madden Bill to Provide Workers’ Comp Cola for Police & Fire in Cases of Death Signed by Governor

June 19, 2019 10:24 pm

Trenton – Legislation authored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Chair of the Senate Labor Committee Senator Fred Madden, that would provide cost-of-living increases in workers’ compensation death benefits for the surviving dependents of public safety workers who deceased after December...

Greenstein Bill to Extend Relief Programs for Homeowners Impacted by Superstorm Sandy Clears Committee

June 17, 2019 6:22 pmJune 17, 2019 6:22 pm

Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein, which would extend foreclosure protection and relief programs for Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners, cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today. “Although this storm devastated our coast over six years ago, the rebuilding efforts...

Mallory’s Law: Pennacchio Anti-Bullying Effort Advances

June 17, 2019 4:09 pm

Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Essex, Morris, Passaic) and Senator Patrick Diegnan’s (D-Middlesex) legislation to standardize and strengthen New Jersey’s anti-bullying laws was advanced by the Senate Education Committee. “Mallory’s Law” is named in honor of Mallory Rose Grossman, a 12-year-old Rockaway...

Majority Leader Greenwald Statement on FY2020 State Budget Put Forth by Legislative Democrats

June 17, 2019 3:50 pm

(TRENTON) – The Assembly Budget Committee cleared a Fiscal Year 2020 budget bill presented by Assembly and Senate Democrats Monday. Following passage, Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-Camden, Burlington) issued the following statement: “Year after year, New Jersey’s sky-high property...