Loretta Weinberg Archives

Freedom Rider Byron Baer spent 34 years in the NJ legislature — and 45 days in a Mississippi prison

July 29, 2021 12:01 amJuly 28, 2021 6:39 pm

Today is the 60th anniversary of the arrest of Freedom Rider Byron Baer, a longtime New Jersey legislator who was charged with attempting to desegregate a blacks-only waiting room at the Greyhound bus terminal in Jackson, Mississippi. He spent 45...

Francica, Sheehan-Willis will get top Bergen election posts

July 27, 2021 12:42 pmJuly 27, 2021 2:37 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy will name Debra Francica as the interim Bergen County Superintendent of Elections and Jamie Sheehan-Willis as the deputy, the New Jersey Globe has learned. They will replace to legendary Bergen election officials, Patti DiCostanzo and Terry O’Connor. ...

Watch the celebration of the life of Candy Straight

July 21, 2021 7:04 pmJuly 21, 2021 11:10 pm

To oppose congestion pricing, Weinberg wants united front from N.J.

July 21, 2021 3:44 pm

Bergen County residents could be among the hardest hit if New York gets its way and enforces congestion pricing on New Jersey commuters, a proposal that has a mighty opponent, Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg. “We need a unified front...

Murphy endorses Scalia’s induction to NJ Hall of Fame

July 7, 2021 3:13 pmJuly 7, 2021 4:57 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy endorsed late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s pending induction to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, splitting with some who criticized the Trenton native’s selection. “He was quite a guy, and listen, you serve in the...

Murphy appears to commit to repeating Wainer Apter nomination given need and re-election win

July 7, 2021 2:46 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy appeared to commit to renominating Rachel Wainer Apter to the New Jersey Supreme Court if she is not confirmed by the State Senate and he wins a second term Wednesday. “I have been, I continue to be...

Senate clears bill creating ELEC office to investigate sexual misconduct in campaigns, parties

June 30, 2021 4:45 pm

The State Senate approved a bill requiring political parties and campaigns to implement anti-harassment policies for employees in a unanimous 37-0 vote Wednesday. The measure, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Teaneck) and State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch)...