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Webber wants Murphy to get himself charged with executive order violation

June 12, 2020 6:08 pmJune 12, 2020 9:24 pm

Assemblyman Jay Webber wants to get Gov. Phil Murphy charged with an executive order violation. “Governor Murphy has placed himself above and beyond his own law, sabotaging his own moral authority,” Webber said. “Is it any wonder then that desperate...

Webber bill would invalidate executive orders governors violate

June 11, 2020 4:31 pm

Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) introduced a bill that would allow individuals charged with an executive order violation to use a governor’s violation of the same order as a legal defense. “Our citizens are entitled to the equal protection of...

Murphy could face citizen’s complaint for violating executive order

June 8, 2020 11:49 pmJune 9, 2020 12:54 am

Republicans slammed Gov. Phil Murphy for tweeting out a photo of himself at a crowded police brutality march that exceeds his own limit of 25 people in a public gathering. “Only can happen in New Jersey. Governor Murphy violates his...

GOP lawsuit to stop Murphy borrowing won’t hurt party coffers, Steinhardt says

June 4, 2020 8:54 pm

Republicans filing a lawsuit to block Gov. Phil Murphy from borrowing billions to plug revenue shortfalls caused by the coronavirus won’t deplete party resources for the upcoming election, GOP leaders said. “At some point you have to be willing to...

Assembly Republicans continue push against borrowing plan

June 4, 2020 11:32 am

Assembly Republicans continued to push against a borrowing plan the chamber is expected to approve Thursday, claiming Gov. Phil Murphy and the state’s Democratic lawmakers would use the bill to enact new taxes and increase existing ones. “This is a...

Parks, golf courses to reopen on Saturday

April 29, 2020 2:57 pm

Parks and golf courses shuttered to slow the spread of COVID-19 will reopen with some restrictions Saturday morning, Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday. Under the new order, residents will be able to visit some areas of state parks as long...

After mammoth fundraising quarter, Sherrill amasses $2.8 million warchest

April 15, 2020 5:03 pmApril 15, 2020 11:52 pm

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) raised $782,929 during the first three months of 2020 and has $2,774,970 cash-on-hand as she seeks re-election to a second term in New Jersey’s 11th district. The Democratic congresswoman has raised $3,395,363 since taking office in...