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District 16 Republicans launch volley over small business aid bill

April 12, 2021 4:33 pm

Republican candidates in the 16th legislative district attacked Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick) over his appearance at a signing ceremony for a bill dedicating $15 million in relief funds to aiding small businesses and non-profits. “Instead of taking a victory...

Seven candidates file to run for governor in June primary election

April 5, 2021 10:39 pmApril 6, 2021 11:41 am

Click HERE for the latest update: The dust has mostly settled on New Jersey’s filing deadline, with four Republicans and three Democrats competing to run for governor. Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, who became the front runner in January after former...

Teacher to seek Assembly nod in 16th district

March 9, 2021 9:55 am

Teacher Faris Zwirahn announced a campaign for Assembly in the 16th legislative district Monday. “My deep personal experience with poverty and knowing the struggle of trying to get ahead are part of the reason why I am running. Additionally, growing...

Senate Panel advances cleanup bill, setting up full votes on Monday

February 19, 2021 3:46 pm

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the latest marijuana cleanup bill Tuesday in a six to two vote with one abstention. State Sen. Ron Rice (D-Newark), a legalization who chairs the Legislative Black Caucus, voted no over a provision removing qualified...

Republican assembly candidate wants Murphy to prioritize vaccines for teachers

February 15, 2021 3:01 pm

A Republican candidate for Assembly in the 16th legislative district wants Gov. Phil Murphy to move teachers up on the vaccine priority list. “Teachers across the state have risen to the challenges of hybrid and virtual learning to deliver quality...

Murphy praises Zwicker but demurs on county residency politics

February 5, 2021 3:02 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy praised Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick) Friday but declined to say whether the State Senate candidate’s residence in Middlesex County should determine whether or not he wins organizational support in Somerset County. “I’m a huge Andrew Zwicker...

Last time Somerset Democrats won a State Senate seat was 1902

February 2, 2021 11:39 am

Somerset County had been a Republican bulwark in New Jersey politics for as long as anyone has been alive, but the retirement of Kip Bateman gives Democrats a chance, if not an edge, to win their first State Senate election...