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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...

Kazimir, DiPiazza hit Murphy over Rowan comments

October 4, 2019 12:30 pmOctober 4, 2019 12:31 pm

Republican challengers in the 38th legislative district piled on to Gov. Phil Murphy over comments the he made at a forum at Rowan University. On Tuesday, Murphy said New Jersey may not be the state for families and businesses whose...

Swain, Tully condemn Port Authority fare hikes

September 30, 2019 11:37 am

Assemblywoman Lisa Swain and Assemblyman Chris Tully slammed the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey over far hikes the organization approved last week. “We strongly condemn the steep across-the-board hikes that will negatively impact hundreds of thousands of New Jersey...