Gabriela Mosquera Archives - New Jersey Globe

Mosquera calls for removal of Troiano, Silva

July 12, 2019 11:17 amJuly 12, 2019 12:19 pm

Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera became the latest New Jersey lawmaker to call for the removal of two judges who have come under fire for comments made during sexual assault proceedings involving minors. “These judges may not be from my district, but...

In closing days, Murphy talks to media over legislative leaders

June 26, 2019 12:25 pmJune 26, 2019 4:37 pm

Gov. Phil is taking his side of the budget fight to the media instead of legislative leaders a handful of days out from the state’s budget deadline. Murphy held his third budget press conference in as many days Wednesday, but...

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Sweeney moderates override threat

June 20, 2019 6:40 pm

Senate President Steve Sweeney is moderating his override threats a day after he asked the governor to quickly line-item veto the legislature’s budget so lawmakers could figure out if they wanted to override. “We’re not even going to talk about...

Budget headed to Murphy’s desk

June 20, 2019 5:22 pmJune 20, 2019 6:41 pm

Legislators sent their budget to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk on Thursday. The Senate advanced the bill in a 31-6 vote that included yes votes from seven of the chamber’s Republican members. State Sens. Joe Pennacchio, Declan O’Scanlon, Kip Bateman, Kristin...

Ex-Norcross foe runs again

April 1, 2019 7:19 pmApril 3, 2019 8:20 pm

Five months after winning 33% of the vote against Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden), Republican Paul Dilks is running for office again. This time he’s seeking a seat in the State Assembly against incumbents Paul Moriarty (D-Washington Township) and Gabriela Mosquera...

Barranco faces residency obstacle as he mulls Assembly bid

February 23, 2019 6:46 pmFebruary 24, 2019 7:00 pm

Former Pompton Lakes councilman Christian Barranco may have trouble getting on the ballot if he challenges incumbents Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) and Betty Lou DeCroce (R-Parsippany) for State Assembly in the June Republican primary. Barranco resigned his borough council last...