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‘The greatest statesman’: Florio memorialized in Camden County ceremony

October 3, 2022 5:05 pmOctober 4, 2022 9:32 am

The late Gov. Jim Florio “wasn’t the greatest politician,” according to Mike Perrucci, his law partner and longtime friend. But as recounted by a series of his family, friends, and political successors, he was a mentor, a father, and a...

Florio Tribute: Mila Jasey

September 26, 2022 3:29 pm

Assemblywoman Mila Jasey (D-South Orange) made the following statement on the death of former Governor Jim Florio: “I’m saddened to hear of Governor Jim Florio’s passing. New Jersey has lost a consummate public servant whose work on issues ranging from...

Florio Tribute: John DiMaio

September 26, 2022 3:00 pm

Assembly Minority Leader John DiMaio (R-Hackettstown) made the following statement on the death of former Governor Jim Florio: “Whether it was in the General Assembly, Congress, the U.S. Navy or as governor of New Jersey, Jim Florio served his state...

Florio Tribute: Peg Schaffer

September 26, 2022 2:23 pm

Somerset County Democratic Chair Peg Schaffer made the following statement on the death of former Governor Jim Florio: “I was deeply saddened to learn this morning of the passing of Jim Florio, a giant in American politics over the past...

Florio Tribute: Rob Menendez

September 26, 2022 12:26 pm

Port Authority Commissioner and 8th district congressional candidate Rob Menendez issued the following statement on the death of former Governor Jim Florio: “Over the course of his distinguished career in public service, Governor Florio always put New Jersey’s interests ahead...

Florio Tribute: Planned Parenthood Action Fund of NJ

September 26, 2022 12:01 pm

Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey executive director Jackie Cornell issued the following statement on the death of former Governor Jim Florio: “Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Governor...

Florio Tribute: David Rible

September 26, 2022 12:00 pm

Utility and Transportation Contractors Association executive director and former Assemblyman David Rible (R-Wall) issued the following statement on the death of former Governor Jim Florio: “Governor Florio is the embodiment of what it means to be a public servant. As...