Angela McKnight Archives - New Jersey Globe

Murphy, McKnight introduce resolution urging Hicks to resign

March 3, 2021 5:31 pmMarch 3, 2021 5:33 pm

Assembly Democrats are fielding their own resolution calling for the resignation of Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks, following a similar measure the Senate cleared in a bipartisan vote last month. The measure, sponsored by Assemblywomen Carol Murphy (D-Mount Laurel) and Angela...

Bill would allow for gym contract cancellations during a pandemic

November 30, 2020 6:54 pm

New Jerseyans paying for monthly gym memberships they can’t use during a global pandemic might get some relief under a proposal introduced by Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-Jersey City). McKnight’s bill would force gyms contracts to include provisions for cancellation and...

Two Jersey City School Board incumbents endorse challenger slate

September 11, 2020 12:28 pm

Two incumbents endorsed a slate of challengers seeking seats on Jersey City’s School Board Friday. Board members Alexander Hamilton and Noemi Velázquez are backing Asheenia Johnson, Sonia Cintron and Karen Poliski, who are running on the “Change for Children” slate,...

McKnight chief of staff headed to Princeton Public Affairs Group

September 8, 2020 9:35 am

Regina Appolon, chief of staff to Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-Jersey City), is leaving her governmental post to join Princeton Public Affairs Group, the lobbying firm announced Tuesday. “I already feel part of the team,” Appolon said. “Through my years working...

Hudson Democrats backing Murphy borrowing plan

May 30, 2020 8:26 pmMay 30, 2020 8:30 pm

The entire nine-member Hudson County legislative delegation announced on Saturday evening that they will support Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposal to borrow $9 billion to help the state deal with the fiscal crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Hudson County Executive...

Mehta to get Hudson GOP endorsement

February 22, 2020 3:50 pmFebruary 23, 2020 4:01 pm

Hudson County Republicans are expected to endorse Rik Mehta for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, giving him his eighth organization line in his bid to unseat Cory Booker, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Mehta will pick up the backing of...

Coughlin creates two new Assembly committees

January 17, 2020 12:07 pmJanuary 17, 2020 2:37 pm

Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has created two new committees, splitting the Health and Senior Services and the Housing and Community Development panels. Herbert Conaway, Jr. (D-Delran) will chair the Assembly Health Committee and Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Englewood) will lead the...