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For a second time, state trooper’s union endorses Murphy

August 2, 2021 9:36 am

Praising his defense of collective bargaining and making significant contributions to the pension system, the State Trooper’s Fraternal Association of New Jersey has endorsed Gov. Phil Murphy for re-election to a second term. The union president, Wayne Blanchard, said the...

Opinion: NJ State PBA President On Fairness & Equality in Law Enforcement

June 25, 2021 6:07 pmJune 25, 2021 6:08 pm

OPINION There is an image of Justice, blindfolded and balancing her scales in Courts across the nation. It sends a message to every citizen that they are guaranteed fairness and equality under the law. New Jersey law enforcement officers swear...

Appellate panel clears Grewal police discipline directive

October 16, 2020 11:33 amOctober 16, 2020 1:30 pm

A three-judge appellate panel on Friday upheld Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s directive ordering police departments to release information about major disciplinary incidents against police officers over the last 20 years. “Today’s decision marks a new day for police transparency and...

Murphy: ‘Justice was not properly served’ by Breonna Taylor grand jury decision

September 25, 2020 3:36 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy said a grand jury decision that did not bring charges against two police officers who killed Breonna while executing a search warrant was a miscarriage of justice Friday. “It is clear to me, from the outside looking...

Murphy signs bill renaming freeholders

August 21, 2020 4:20 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill retiring the title of county freeholder Friday. They’ll be known as county commissioners starting Jan. 1, 2021. “We have an obligation to ensure that governance in New Jersey is inclusive and representative...

Murphy defends Trump dinner

June 15, 2020 6:43 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy isn’t apologizing for a dinner meeting with President Donald Trump. “I don’t get the luxury of waking up and choosing which president on that day that I can deal with, which administration. He is the president of...

Toledo: ‘Death is a sensitive field of work at any time’

June 14, 2020 6:43 pmJune 15, 2020 8:25 am

OPINION Multiple constituents, motivated by the passing of Mr. George Floyd, have asked for my opinion and policies on the Surrogate’s Court. They want to know how I execute my duties. The Surrogate’s Court handles a great deal of issues...