Ricky Suta and David Wildstein, Author at New Jersey Globe

Phil Murphy backs organization lines

October 11, 2023 7:42 pmOctober 12, 2023 9:01 am

Gov. Phil Murphy supports the continuation of New Jersey’s county line system, offering a more specific answer to a question asked earlier today during a statehouse news conference. “We have had laws on the books for decades that have allowed...

Dunn pushes for legislation to protect children from cannabis

September 5, 2023 10:12 am

After thirty children received medical attention for accidentally ingesting cannabis in July, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R-Mendham) is demanding legislation that would require stricter regulations. Dunn’s proposed legislation (A5210) is designed to ensure children do not have easy access to cannabis. Under...

Bagolie defeats Stanley for Democratic Assembly nomination

August 24, 2023 7:50 pmAugust 25, 2023 12:20 am

Livingston Councilwoman Rosaura Bagolie defeated former Assemblyman Craig Stanley tonight to become the Democratic nominee for State Assembly in the 27th district. She won 107-59, a 64%-36% margin. She will seek to replace John McKeon (D-West Orange), an eleven-term Assemblyman...

Brendan Gill drops Assembly bid; Alixon Collazos-Gill remains in the race

August 24, 2023 6:41 pmAugust 24, 2023 7:37 pm

In a shocking development, Alixon Collazos-Gill has decided to remain in the race for State Assembly in the 27th district, and her husband, Brendan Gill, will instead seek re-election as an Essex County Commissioner. The move comes days after Collazos-Gill...

Democrats nominate McKeon to seek Codey’s Senate seat

August 24, 2023 6:26 pmAugust 25, 2023 2:11 am

John McKeon won the Democratic nomination for State Senate in the 27th district tonight after county committee members selected him by acclamation. McKeon, 65, an eleven-term assemblyman and West Orange mayor, will replace Richard J. Codey on the Democratic ticket...