Joseph Lagana Archives - New Jersey Globe

Three Bergen senators back Sweeney for re-election as Senate President

September 29, 2020 3:13 pmSeptember 29, 2020 9:57 pm

Three Bergen County Democratic senators today endorsed Steve Sweeney for re-election as Senate President for a term that would begin in 2022, a move that comes as some Democrats mull a challenge for one of the most powerful posts in...

Lagana says state judges need to be protected

August 3, 2020 2:44 pm

Legislation is in the works to protect the personal information of state judges, State Sen. Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus) told the New Jersey Globe. Lagana said he’s working with Assemblyman Christopher Tully (D-Bergenfield) and Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn) to review...

Cardinale signs off on Juliano nomination

July 17, 2020 1:57 pm

Bergen County Democratic Chairman Paul Juliano is one step closer to winning Senate confirmation for a seat on the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Board of Directors. State Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Demarest), the lone Republican senator from...

Pou lauds Juliano nomination to Horizon board

June 14, 2020 6:06 pm

State Sen. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) is supporting Gov. Phil Murphy’s nomination of Paul Juliano for a seat on the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Board of Directors. “Paul has always shown sound judgement, strong leadership, and a desire for...

Sarlo, Lagana back Juliano for Horizon post

June 11, 2020 9:23 pm

Two Bergen County senators – Paul Sarlo (D-Wood-Ridge) and Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus) — are strongly supporting Gov. Phil Murphy’s nomination of Paul Juliano to a seat on the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Board of Directors. “We commend the governor...

Path is cleared for Gordon to join NJ Transit board

June 11, 2020 2:53 pmJune 11, 2020 2:54 pm

Bob Gordon will be allowed to join the New Jersey Transit Board of Directors after Gov. Phil Murphy signed special legislation that allows Board of Public Utilities commissioners to serve in unsalaried state government posts. Gordon, a former state senator...

Lagana calls Pierre-Louis ‘exciting and dynamic nominee’

June 9, 2020 2:10 pm

State Sen. Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus) is looking forward to learning more about Fabiana Pierre-Louis, a former federal prosecutor nominated last week to serve as an Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. “In this moment, as our nation cries...