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Menendez endorses Small in Atlantic City

June 29, 2020 2:10 pm

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has endorsed Marty Small, Sr. for the Democratic nomination for mayor of Atlantic City. “Mary Small is working hard for the citizens and taxpayers of Atlantic City,” Menendez said. “I share his vision to improve the...

Gottheimer reports huge 48-hour fundraising haul

June 22, 2020 10:45 am

The fundraising gap remains stark in the fifth congressional district as the race enters its closing weeks. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) reported receiving $47,100 in large-dollar contributions on June 19, according to a 48-hour report filed by the candidate. Arati...

Codey backs Kennedy, Small

June 9, 2020 3:40 pm

Former Gov. Dick Codey (D-Roseland) endorsed Amy Kennedy’s House bid and backed Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small for re-election Tuesday. “I have only recently met Amy Kennedy, but I quickly realized she is one of the bright lights of the...

Codey urges Sweeney to post Murphy borrowing plan

June 2, 2020 10:09 am

Former Gov. Dick Codey (D-Roseland) urged Senate President Steve Sweeney to post Gov. Phil Murphy’s borrowing plan for a vote. “New Jersey is facing a financial pandemic. By September, the state’s checks will bounce. Schools’ checks will bounce. Counties’ checks...

Codey, Caputo introduce bill to keep educators on tenure track

April 24, 2020 4:24 pmApril 25, 2020 8:57 pm

Former Gov. Dick Codey (D-Roseland) and Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D-Nutley) introduced a bill that would keep the state’s educators on track for tenure if districts cannot conduct an annual summative evaluation for any reason. “A teacher’s path to tenure shouldn’t...

Codey gives Murphy, Cuomo high marks for COVID-19 response

March 27, 2020 12:21 pmMarch 27, 2020 6:32 pm

Former Gov. Dick Codey (D-Roseland) gave Govs. Phil Murphy and Andrew Cuomo high marks for their response to the COVID-19 crisis, though New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio got a less-than-stellar review. “Cuomo, I’ve always said he eats snails...

Four more N.J. House members endorse Joe Biden

March 11, 2020 7:00 amMarch 11, 2020 3:37 pm

Four more New Jersey House members – Reps. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson), Donald Norcross (D-Camden), Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) and Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) – have endorsed Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination. That brings the total number of congressional endorsements for...