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GOP still attacking Draeger for being a real farmer

September 18, 2020 6:43 pm

Republicans have returned to using a previously-debunked attack on a Democratic Assembly candidate who works full-time as a farmer at her home in rural Chester. In 2019, then-Assembly candidate Anthony M. Bucco (R-Boonton) accused Draeger of being a tax cheat...

In first re-election attack, Bucco claims Mehta an ‘inexperienced hyperpartisan’

August 28, 2020 3:29 pmAugust 28, 2020 5:15 pm

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) launched the first attack of his re-election campaign Friday, targeting Democratic challenger Rupande Mehta over the effect of COVID-19 shutdowns on New Jersey businesses. “My opponent’s position is so extreme it’s out of step with...

Bucco warns of impending doom of state’s restaurant industry

August 21, 2020 2:40 pmAugust 28, 2020 2:03 pm

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) issued a dire warning to Gov. Phil Murphy about the looming fate of the state’s restaurant industry as he continued to urge the return of indoor dining Friday. “Our restaurants have been prepared since May...

NJEA backs Bucco, Dunn in 25th district special election

August 5, 2020 4:40 pm

The New Jersey Education Association has endorsed State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco (R-Boonton) and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R-Mendham) for re-election in 25th district. Both are seeking 14-month unexpired terms in the legislature. The NJEA endorsed Bucco for re-election to the...

In GOP stronghold of Morris County, Democrats had a much bigger primary turnout

July 26, 2020 8:21 pm

Morris County has 24,903 more Republicans than Democrats, but in a primary election held primarily through vote-by-mail ballots, Democrats turned out in much greater numbers. Turnout in a primary that was relatively non-competitive produced a 49% turnout for Democrats and...

Weinberg endorses Rupande Mehta for State Senate

July 23, 2020 11:27 am

Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg has endorsed Democrat Rupande Mehta for State Senate in the 25th district special election, the first real indication so far that state Democratic leaders are showing an interest in ousting state Sen. Anthony M. Bucco...

Assembly Republicans want Murphy to reimburse towns for MVC costs

July 15, 2020 12:44 pm

Republican lawmakers want Gov. Phil Murphy to reimburse towns for costs associated with long lines at Motor Vehicle Commission facilities. “Murphy and the MVC had months to prepare for this, but now towns are forced to take matters into their...