Declan O'Scanlon Archives - New Jersey Globe

O’Scanlon wants a discrete reopening date

April 29, 2021 1:37 pm

State Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Little Silver) called for Gov. Phil Murphy to set a definite date to lift COVID-19 restrictions Thursday, urging an end to limits on businesses that have been in place for more than a year in some...

Bucco, O’Scanlon bill would raise bar to charge police over illegal searches

March 19, 2021 10:07 amMarch 19, 2021 8:11 pm

Two Republican state senators introduced a bill that would once again make it more difficult to charge police officers who illegally search minors Thursday. The measure would reverse a change to the state code made by the bill creating the...

Howard, Friedman announce Assembly bids in 13th district

March 18, 2021 10:26 amMarch 19, 2021 9:13 am

Democratic candidates Erin Howard and Allison Friedman announced bids in the thirteen legislative district Thursday. “I’m a working mom,” said Howard. “I know what it’s like to balance running a small business while raising three children. I want to be...

Murphy sidesteps question over unemployment referral restrictions, criticizes Smith

March 17, 2021 7:55 pmMarch 23, 2021 4:56 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy declined to say why his administration implemented new limits on unemployment claim referrals submitted by legislators and members of Congress Wednesday. In a March 10 letter first reported by Shlomo Schorr, and obtained by the New Jersey...

Flynn gets Arnone endorsement in bid to dump DiMaso

March 12, 2021 9:05 am

Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone has endorsed Vicky Flynn for State Assembly in the 13th legislative district, giving her the support one of the county’s most influential and popular Republican officeholders. Flynn is challenging incumbent Serena DiMaso (R-Holmdel) at...

O’Scanlon, Bucco introduce bill to reinstate protections for police officers

March 5, 2021 11:01 amMarch 6, 2021 10:21 pm

Two Republican Senators will introduce a bill to reinstate criminal protections for police officers who illegally searches those under the age of 21 and to allow authorities to notify parents on an underage user’s first marijuana offense. It’s likely dead...

Republicans prepare for COVID hearings after months spent waiting

March 4, 2021 1:27 pmMarch 4, 2021 1:49 pm

New Jersey Republicans will fire the opening salvo of a concerted campaign against Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the pandemic when they meet for an independent virtual hearing Friday morning. For months, Republicans have sought a public — read: official...