Bonnie Watson Coleman Archives

Pascrell, House Dems prod DOJ on ‘politically-driven’ long-term care probe

September 23, 2020 1:03 pm

Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) and a host of other House Democrats on Wednesday asked the U.S. Department of Justice whether it planned to expand its probe into the handling of the virus at long-term care centers would extend past a...

NJWeedman suit claims election officials spiked his slogan

September 4, 2020 1:33 pm

Marijuana advocate Ed Forchion, better known as “NJWeedman,” is suing the state, claiming it illegally omitted the slogan he used to run for the 12th district’s house seat. Forchion said he filed his nominating petitions under the slogan “Legalize Marijuana...

Kennedy backs bill creating $120 billion fund for restaurant bailouts

August 21, 2020 10:10 am

House candidate Amy Kennedy endorsed a bipartisan bill that would create a $120 billion fund to prop up restaurants struggling amid the Pandemic Friday “Local restaurants are a cornerstone of our community and are vital to our economy in South...

Coleman savages Trump during second DNC delegate breakfast

August 18, 2020 12:04 pm

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing) ripped President Donald Trump in a speech delivered during a remote delegate breakfast Tuesday morning. “He wasn’t capable on the first day and he’s not capable on the last day. In addition to being intellectually...

Sweeney doesn’t feel snubbed over lack of convention speaking role

August 17, 2020 11:40 amAugust 17, 2020 12:05 pm

Senate President Steve Sweeney isn’t lamenting his lack of a speaking role at the Democratic National Committee’s convention. “No, not even a little bit,” Sweeney said when asked if he felt snubbed. “I didn’t go to Denver. I went to...

N.J. Democrats announce local convention speakers, but leave off Sweeney and Coughlin

August 16, 2020 10:57 amAugust 17, 2020 11:30 am

Gov. Phil Murphy will host an outdoor, in-person reception for Democratic National Convention delegates and special guests on Thursday night to watch Joe Biden accept the presidential nomination. U.S. Senator Cory Booker is also scheduled to address the convention on...

Big name Democrats raising money for Mehta

August 13, 2020 9:47 pm

Some of New Jersey’s top Democrats are stepping up their financial support of Rupande Mehta for State Senate in the 25th district against incumbent Anthony M. Bucco (R-Boonton). First Lady Tammy Murphy and Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) and Bonnie Watson...