John DiMaio Archives - Page 3 of 7

Murphy demands state legislature vote on every gun bill, Democratic and Republican

May 25, 2022 2:30 pmMay 26, 2022 9:58 am

At a press conference scheduled in response to yesterday’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead, Gov. Phil Murphy today called on the New Jersey legislature to put every proposed gun bill – including both...

Doherty will seek re-election in 2023

May 25, 2022 10:00 amMay 25, 2022 10:37 am

State Sen. Michael Doherty (R-Oxford), one of the most conservative members of the New Jersey Legislature, will seek re-election to a sixth term in 2023, ending speculation that he might retire. “I’m going to run for re-election in 2023,” said...

DiMaio, Wirths propose income tax cuts

May 24, 2022 12:40 pm

Two top Assembly Republican leaders proposed a plan to cut income taxes for the middle class and the poor as part of a four-point plan to provide tax relief to New Jerseyans. Assembly Minority Leader John DiMaio (R-Hackettstown) and Assembly...

New Jersey files brief opposing New York’s attempt to block Waterfront Commission exit

March 22, 2022 9:56 amMarch 22, 2022 9:56 am

Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that last night, acting Attorney General Matt Platkin filed a legal brief with the United States Supreme Court opposing New York’s attempt at preventing New Jersey from leaving the Waterfront Commission Compact, which is tasked...

Legislature begins taking action in response to Ukraine invasion

February 28, 2022 5:41 pm

The New Jersey Senate and Assembly moved forward on two pieces of legislation today drafted in response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has drawn condemnation from the vast majority American politicians and observers. The more impactful of...

Oroho sees potential for cooperation with South Jersey Democrats

January 31, 2022 1:12 pm

With former Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford)’s redistricting commission ouster exposing a potential rift between South and North Jersey Democrats, Senate Minority Leader Steven Oroho (R-Franklin) said today that he is optimistic Republicans can work with any Democrats who...

Oroho, DiMaio send letter to Princeton with concerns about redistricting commission

January 28, 2022 3:35 pm

The state legislature’s two Republican leaders, Senate Minority Leader Steven Oroho (R-Franklin) and Assembly Minority Leader John DiMaio (R-Hackettstown), sent a letter today to Princeton University President Christpher Eisgruber with their concerns about the Princeton Gerrymandering Project’s involvement in congressional...