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Steinhardt, DiMaio, Peterson announce 2027 re-election bids in LD-23

October 19, 2026 9:31 amOctober 19, 2026 12:24 pm

State Sen. Doug Steinhardt (R-Lopatcong) and Assemblymen John DiMaio (R-Hackettstown) and Erik Peterson (R-Franklin) will seek re-election together in 2027, giving Republicans an experienced slate in a traditionally safe GOP district that has shown signs of becoming more competitive. Republicans...

Bridgewater students help write Steinhardt lung cancer screening bill

October 6, 2026 2:48 pm

A bill largely crafted by a group of Bridgewater high school students that would expand awareness of lung cancer screenings for first responders and veterans was unanimously approved Monday by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. Students...

DiMaio, Steinhardt want legislature to confirm lieutenant governor replacements

October 5, 2026 6:27 pm

The next person Gov. Mikie Sherrill picks as lieutenant governor could become governor without ever receiving a vote from the public or the Legislature, and two Republican lawmakers want to change that. Assembly Minority Leader John DiMaio and State Sen....

Steinhardt, Gopal team up to rein in prescription drug middlemen

September 30, 2026 6:30 pm

State Sens. Doug Steinhardt (R-Lopatcong) and Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) are teaming up on a bipartisan package to lower prescription drug costs by reining in pharmacy benefit managers. The two senators announced the introduction of S-4692 and S-4693 today, arguing...

Declan O’Scanlon leaves door open to 2029 run for governor

July 20, 2026 2:54 pmJuly 21, 2026 12:03 am

State Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Little Silver) is leaving the door open to challenging Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill in 2029, but said he will wait until after his own re-election campaign next year before deciding whether to seek the Republican gubernatorial...

Steinhardt: Before New Jersey asks teachers and taxpayers to pay more, it must open the PBM black box

July 20, 2026 5:48 amJuly 20, 2026 12:27 am

OPINION Every year, New Jersey taxpayers hear the same thing. Health care costs are rising. Premiums are increasing. The budget’s skyrocketing. And you keep paying. Before government asks New Jersey families to pay more, it must answer a more important...

GOP senators blast closed-door budget talks under Sherrill

June 25, 2026 12:25 pm

Two Senate Republicans accused the Sherrill administration of abandoning its pledge to bring greater transparency to New Jersey’s budget process, saying negotiations over the state’s next spending plan are once again being conducted behind closed doors with just days remaining...