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Six Bergen Democratic legislators endorse Gottheimer

March 3, 2020 5:00 pmMarch 3, 2020 6:19 pm

Democratic legislators representing two Bergen County districts have endorsed Rep. Josh Gottheimer for re-nomination in the Democratic primary against Glen Rock councilwoman Arati Kreibich. The six Democrats – Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Teaneck), State Sen. Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus), Assembly...

Pinkin departure sets up opening for Assembly Environment chair

February 10, 2020 3:37 pm

The chair of the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee will probably be up for grabs next January. The current chair, Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-East Brunswick), is the overwhelming favorite to become the next Middlesex County Clerk. Democrats have not...

Environment NJ backs 8 Dems, 1 Republican

October 30, 2019 12:18 pm

Environment New Jersey endorsed nine Assembly candidates Wednesday, including two running in competitive districts. The group backed Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker in the 16th and Lisa Bhimani in the 25th. “These leaders are environmental champions in the Legislature,” Doug O’Malley, the...

DiPiazza, Kazimir launch first ad

October 23, 2019 10:20 am

Republican challengers in the 38th district launched their first ad this week. The 45-second attack ad doesn’t mention aired by Rochelle Park Mayor Michael Kazimir and Paramus Councilman Chris DiPiazza doesn’t mention their opponents, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain and Assemblyman Chris...

Top Dems put feuds aside for Lagana dinner

October 15, 2019 12:29 amOctober 15, 2019 9:49 am

Some of the state’s top Democrats put their feuds aside to attend State Sen. Joe Lagana’s annual Columbus Day beefsteak Monday night. The first-term senator got Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin under one...

With weeks left, Murphy campaign schedule not set

October 14, 2019 12:16 pmOctober 14, 2019 12:17 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy said he’s still figuring out which Democrats he’ll campaign for as the election enters its final weeks, though he’s already added some names to the list. “We’re still looking at that,” Murphy said. “To some extent, it’s...

Murphy announces increased school drinking water testing

October 7, 2019 1:01 pmOctober 7, 2019 3:09 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy was joined by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) and Democratic legislators from the 38th district to announce initiatives to enhance New Jersey’s response to lead testing and safe drinking water. The Murphy administration will expand water tests in...