Brian Bergen Archives - New Jersey Globe

Bergen bill would cut cigar tax

December 3, 2020 9:49 am

Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Denville) introduced a bill that would severely reduce the tax on cigars sold in New Jersey stores. “New Jersey currently taxes cigars at 30 percent of the wholesale price with no cap. Just across the border, Pennsylvania...

Bergen, DiMaso urge legislature to pass bill limiting Murphy’s executive power

November 30, 2020 2:47 pm

Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Holmdel) and Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Denville) fired shots at Democrats in the legislature over their refusal to move a bill that would require legislative approval for executive orders. “The legislature has resolved itself to being a governmental...

Assembly to hold session five days before legislative race

October 28, 2020 4:15 pm

In an unusual move, the Assembly will hold a voting session just five days before the state’s only legislative election of the year. Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R-Mendham) is running for the remainder of State Sen. Tony Bucco’s (R-Boonton) unexpired Assembly...

Bergen donation to fund American Legion post renovations

October 19, 2020 4:08 pm

Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Denville) donated $3,000 for renovations at an American Legion post in Mine Hill Friday. “They needed money to invest in repairs as a result of years of neglect,” Bergen said. “I promised to help this post be...

Tammy Murphy, Vin Gopal and Brian Bergen on the New Jersey Globe Power Hour

October 17, 2020 1:36 pm

First Lady Tammy Murphy will talk about the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund and the upcoming election on the New Jersey Globe Power Hour today on 77 WABC at 5 PM with host David Wildstein. State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long...

Bergen urges increased indoor capacity limits, Murphy says not yet

October 13, 2020 4:05 pm

Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Denville) urged Gov. Phil Murphy to raise capacity limits for indoor dining Tuesday, but Murphy said that’s not likely to happen in the immediate future. “If we can allow indoor contact sports, we can allow indoor dining....

Sherrill, Becchi debate at 9 PM

October 11, 2020 12:50 pmOctober 11, 2020 12:50 pm

The candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 11th district — Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Rosemary Becchi — will face-off tonight in a 9 PM debate sponsored by the New Jersey Globe. Sherrill, a former U.S....