John Catalano Archives - New Jersey Globe

GOP legislators want a special session on parental rights proposal

August 21, 2023 5:40 pmAugust 22, 2023 2:15 pm

Seeking to escalate parental rights issues going into the November midterm elections, the Republican lawmakers from Ocean County want a special session of the legislature to consider a bill requiring schools to report matters involving students to their parents. State...

13 newcomers win safe-seat legislative primaries unopposed

June 6, 2023 8:01 pmJune 6, 2023 8:49 pm

The New Jersey Legislature will be gaining dozens of brand-new members in this year’s elections – and a huge number of them just won their primaries unopposed. In the 9th district, based in Ocean County, two new Republicans will soon...

McGuckin, Kanitra win Ocean GOP line for 10th district Assembly seats

March 8, 2023 9:33 pmMarch 8, 2023 10:11 pm

In a four-way convention fight for two 10th legislative district Assembly seats, Ocean County Republicans gave their county line to Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (R-Toms River) and Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra, rejecting the picks of the Ocean GOP screening...

The three most important county conventions of 2023 are nearly here

March 3, 2023 2:54 pmMarch 3, 2023 3:41 pm

In New Jersey, not all county conventions are created equal. Some county parties already decided months ago who they’re supporting for key offices like state senator and county commissioner; others don’t award county organizational lines at all, making their conventions...

Holzapfel says he’ll defer to Ocean GOP endorsement in LD10 Assembly race

February 27, 2023 3:04 pmFebruary 27, 2023 5:00 pm

An intense Republican primary fight for two Assembly seats is brewing in the Ocean County-based 10th legislative district, but the leader of the district’s ticket, State Sen. James Holazpfel (R-Toms River), says he isn’t taking sides. “I’m waiting to see...

Ducey says he’ll resign as Brick mayor in time to allow special election primary

February 23, 2023 11:26 am

Brick Mayor John Ducey, who is on a rapid path towards becoming a judge of the Superior Court, told the New Jersey Globe today that he’ll resign as mayor next Monday, meaning that there will be enough time for both...

10th district legislators call for energy independence amid Ukraine invasion

March 2, 2022 3:11 pm

While they lauded the efforts the New Jersey legislature has already made to put economic pressure on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, the 10th district’s legislative delegation said today that any actions taken without working towards energy independence will...