Doug O'Malley Archives - New Jersey Globe

Sue Altman to lead New Jersey Working Families

May 6, 2019 3:41 pmMay 6, 2019 3:41 pm

New Jersey Working Families has named Sue Altman, a staunch critic of Camden County Democrats, to serve as their new state director. She will replace Analilia Mejia, who left earlier this year to become the national political director of Bernie...

Livingston becomes 8th town in U.S. to go 100% green energy

March 15, 2019 9:50 amMarch 15, 2019 3:37 pm

The Livingston Township Council voted Wednesday night to give PSE&G customers 100% Green Energy for the next sixteen months, a move that has already won them plaudits from a leading state environmentalist and U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair). “Over that...

AARP, environmental groups, move to oppose utility rate hikes

March 13, 2019 12:47 pmMarch 13, 2019 1:03 pm

Grassroots groups opposed a proposed utility rate increase today delivered 23,000 postcard petitions to Gov. Phil Murphy and the state Board of Public Utilities seeking “fair and affordable” utility rates. The AARP says that utility companies are seeking rate hikes...

Progressive activists look for seats on redistricting commission

December 17, 2018 3:18 pmJanuary 4, 2019 10:26 am

Now that Senate and Assembly leaders have backed off their plans for a constitutional amendment to change the way legislative districts are drawn, Gov. Phil Murphy will need to decide if he wants to give grassroots progressive organizations seats at...