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McGuckin, Catalano will face challenge for Ocean GOP support

February 4, 2021 4:18 pm

Toms River Republican Club President Geri Ambrosio will seek party support for State Assembly in the 10th district against two incumbents, Greg McGuckin (R-Toms River) and John Catalano (R-Brick). The Ocean County Republican screening committee has set a meeting date...

Holzapfel plans to oppose bill requiring diversity education in schools

December 16, 2020 12:52 pmDecember 16, 2020 2:18 pm

State Sen. James Holzapfel (R-Toms River) announced his intent to vote against a bill that would require schools to incorporate diversity and inclusion into curriculums for students beginning in kindergarten. “This bill has nothing to do with anti-bullying policies but...

LD10 Republicans’ bill would see businesses compensated for COVID closures

November 23, 2020 3:32 pm

Republican lawmakers from the 10th legislative district introduced a bill that would see businesses paid for closures related to Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive orders. “New Jerseyans have been subjected to extreme restrictions and lockdown orders from Governor Murphy without any...

LD10 Republicans hit Democrats for Columbus Day bill

October 6, 2020 11:15 am

Republican lawmakers in the 10th legislative district hit Democrats over a briefly supported bill that would have renamed Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. “To Trenton Democrats, it’s all about attention grabbing headlines. Our delegation will always put our constituents...

Republicans hit Murphy over new mask mandate

July 8, 2020 3:33 pmJuly 8, 2020 4:32 pm

Republican lawmakers attacked Gov. Phil Murphy over a new order requiring residents to wear masks outdoors. “New Jerseyans have overwhelmingly complied with social distancing and common-sense safety measures, and they are to be commended for slowing the spread,” State Sen....

Holzapfel staying out of CD3 primary despite earlier endorsement

March 5, 2020 4:52 pm

State Sen. James Holzapfel is staying out of the Republican primary in the third congressional district. “I don’t endorse anyone in primaries,” the senator said. Holzapfel and his Assembly running mates, Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano, endorsed former Burlington County...

Gibbs endorsed by Connors, Rump and Gove

February 27, 2020 11:32 am

Three more Republican legislators from Ocean County have endorsed Kate Gibbs for Congress in New Jersey’s 3rd district, bringing her total to six less than a week before the county GOP convention meets to endorse a candidate to challenge freshman...