Michael Testa Archives - New Jersey Globe

New super PAC signals Steinhardt gubernatorial bid

January 20, 2020 11:58 amJanuary 20, 2020 7:00 pm

A new Super PAC has close ties to Republican State Chairman Doug Steinhardt and signals a big step toward Steinhardt’s anticipated bid for governor in 2021. The Lead Right New Jersey PAC is a play off one of Steinhardt’s sayings....

New VBM reform bill headed to Murphy’s desk

January 13, 2020 9:21 pm

Both chambers of the legislature passed a measure restoring — and funding — the state’s perpetual vote by mail law Monday. In the Assembly, the bill sailed through 55-19 in a vote that fell mostly along party lines. A single...

Grossman sees no reason to run in CD2

January 10, 2020 2:31 pm

Former Atlantic County Freeholder Seth Grossman isn’t looking to mount another bid for the second congressional district’s House seat. “At this moment, I don’t see a compelling reason to do so,” he said. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) defected from...

Kean will attend Trump rally

January 9, 2020 3:55 pmJanuary 10, 2020 12:05 pm

Senate Minority Leader Thomas Kean, Jr. will attend President Donald Trump’s Keep America Great rally in Wildwood later this month, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Kean is seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district, where...

Testa backs Van Drew

January 9, 2020 1:14 pmJanuary 9, 2020 3:32 pm

State Sen. Michael Testa endorsed Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s (R-Dennis) re-election campaign Thursday. “My full endorsement of him? He has it,” Testa said. Van Drew is a recent addition to the Republican party, having defected last month after local Democrats...

Testa raises alarm over minimum wage increase

January 2, 2020 1:37 pmJanuary 2, 2020 3:59 pm

State Sen. Michael Testa raised alarms about minimum wage increases in the state, saying hikes to floor pay for seasonal workers could harm New Jersey’s shore economy. “This increase comes at a significant risk,” Testa said. “Higher business expenses will...

New Jersey Globe 2019 Year in Review

December 30, 2019 9:00 amDecember 31, 2019 6:34 pm

Politics in New Jersey never disappoints, even in an off-off year. Here’s the New Jersey Globe’s take on the best and worst of 2019. Click here to download the New Jersey Globe Year in Review. Click here to download the...