Dan Fee Archives - New Jersey Globe

Comptroller report alleges Norcross-founded firm violated disclosure, conflict of interest laws

September 9, 2025 4:17 pmSeptember 9, 2025 5:18 pm

The state’s acting comptroller released a searing report against an insurance firm founded by Democratic South Jersey power broker George E. Norcross on Tuesday, accusing Conner Strong & Buckelew of violating disclosure laws and improperly influencing public contracting processes. Acting...

Report: AG investigating corruption in Camden, with Norcross as potential focus

April 26, 2023 3:44 pm

According to a report published today by NJ Advance Media, the New Jersey Attorney General has launched a corruption investigation into development deals in Camden, with South Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross seemingly serving as a key focus of...

Norcross group files suit demanding release of Republic First records

March 30, 2022 10:11 am

A group led by South Jersey Democratic powerbroker George Norcross today filed a lawsuit compelling Republic First Bancorp to release its books and records, further escalating the group’s hostile takeover attempt of the Philadelphia-based bank and Norcross’ own political grudge...

Norcross and Braca file lawsuit against Hill at Republic First

March 9, 2022 1:21 pm

South Jersey Democratic powerbroker George Norcross and former TD Bank CEO Greg Braca, who have formed a coalition to reshape the Philadelphia-based bank Republic First Bancorp, filed a lawsuit today against Republic First chairman Vernon Hill and three members of...

In e-mail, Murphy advisor implies political retaliation in hospital budget cuts

July 10, 2019 2:50 pmJuly 10, 2019 8:27 pm

A four-word e-mail from Gov. Phil Murphy’s political consultant to George Norcross’ spokesman gives legitimacy to claims that a $5 million budget cut to Cooper Health Care was an act of political retribution. “No pain, no gain,” wrote Steve DeMicco,...

Operator refuses unscreened questions on call with Norcross attorneys, reporter claims

May 21, 2019 6:54 pmMay 22, 2019 11:10 am

Operators on a conference call with attorneys representing South Jersey Democratic leader George Norcross in his lawsuit against Gov. Phil Murphy refused to take unscreened reporter questions, Politico New Jersey’s Matt Friedman said. “On conference call with Norcross lawyers, I...