Joe Lagana Archives

Democrats skeptical as Republicans look to expand Senate playing field

August 27, 2021 11:09 am

Could 2021 be the year that New Jersey Senate Republicans finally claw their way back from the political wilderness? The wilderness – or, more accurately, the minority – is where they’ve been stuck for nearly 18 long years. Republicans haven’t...

Murphy appears to commit to repeating Wainer Apter nomination given need and re-election win

July 7, 2021 2:46 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy appeared to commit to renominating Rachel Wainer Apter to the New Jersey Supreme Court if she is not confirmed by the State Senate and he wins a second term Wednesday. “I have been, I continue to be...

Murphy mum on action to move Wainer Apter nomination

May 17, 2021 3:30 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy declined to say what he was doing to push state Supreme Court nominee Rachel Wainer Apter towards confirmation after Senate Judiciary Chairman Nicholas Scutari (D-Linden) said she may not be confirmed before the start of the high...

Murphy praises lawmakers over congestion pricing proposal but stops short of endorsing plan

May 12, 2021 2:31 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy praised Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) and legislators in the 38th district for announcing a plan to tax out-of-state residents crossing into New Jersey from New York if the neighboring state adopts congestion pricing but stopped short of...

Lagana plans to endorse Johnson

May 6, 2021 1:04 pm

State Sen. Joe Lagana (D-Paramus) plans to endorse Assemblyman Gordon Johnson (D-Englewood) for Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg’s seat in the upper chamber. “We’ve had conversations before, and obviously I’m endorsing the line. Governor all the way down. Gordon has...

District 38 Dems attack Hasbrouck Heights Republicans over Pride Flag vote

April 30, 2021 12:06 pm

Democrats in the 38th district attacked Republican elected officials in Hasbrouck Heights after the borough council voted against raising a gay pride flag along party lines. “Elected representatives should practice and promote inclusive government. Council members Christopher Hillmann and Steven...

Murphy signs bill providing $10 million in aid to child care providers

April 13, 2021 2:52 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill providing New Jersey child care providers with $10 million in federal aid Tuesday. “Child care providers are absolutely critical to New Jersey’s workforce, and the COVID-19 pandemic has hit them especially hard,”...