Michael Soliman Archives - New Jersey Globe

Group advocating lower drug prices spending six-figures to boost Andy Kim

October 24, 2019 12:27 pmOctober 24, 2019 1:14 pm

Patients for Affordable Drugs Now, which spent over $3 million in New Jersey’s U.S. Senate race last year, has launched a six-figure digital video ad highlighting Rep. Andy Kim’s leadership in the fight to lower prescription drug prices. The decision...

Hamilton mayor hasn’t raised any money in four months, despite competitive race

October 17, 2019 4:45 pmOctober 18, 2019 12:00 pm

Hamilton Mayor Kelly Yaede hasn’t raised a dime in four months despite being in a tough re-election campaign, according to reports filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. Yaede’s report shows no contributions for any amount since the...

Frank LoBiondo joins Mercury

September 10, 2019 4:18 pm

Former twelve-term Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-Ventnor), who held senior posts on the House Armed Services and Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, has joined Mercury as member of the advisory board for the global, bi-partisan public affairs firm. LoBiondo chaired the Aviation...

Chavez-Fernandez named Menendez state director

May 13, 2019 11:00 amMay 13, 2019 11:19 am

Raphael Chavez-Fernandez is returning to the staff of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez as his new state director. Chavez-Fernandez worked in Menendez’s office from 2013 to 2016 handling Hispanic community outreach and served as deputy campaign manager for the senator’s successful...

Mark Kelly’s Arizona Senate bid could see boost from New Jersey

February 13, 2019 6:50 pmFebruary 14, 2019 8:08 am

West Orange native Mark Kelly should be able to leverage his New Jersey roots to help fundraise for his bid to take the seat held by Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.). “Combat veteran, astronaut, and born and bred in Essex County?...

Alonso joining Menendez campaign

October 1, 2018 10:37 pmOctober 1, 2018 10:47 pm

Adam Alonso, one of Gov. Phil Murphy’s top political strategists, is joining U.S. Senator Bob Menendez’s re-election campaign as a senior advisor. Alonso, who served as Murphy’s deputy chief of staff and is now at the Democratic State Committee, will...

The Short List to replace Cammarano

August 7, 2018 9:57 amAugust 17, 2018 2:00 pm

It’s no secret that Pete Cammarano will leave his post as Chief of Staff at some point during Gov. Phil Murphy’s first term. Historically, it’s fairly common for governors to change chiefs at different stages in their term for a...