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Searching for a new corrections commissioner, Murphy calls Kuhn ‘outstanding’

November 29, 2021 3:58 pm

Though he had no updates on the ongoing national search for a new Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, Gov. Phil Murphy today lauded Acting Commissioner Victoria Kuhn – a possible hint that it may be Kuhn herself who is...

NY’s state of emergency puts it in sync with NJ, Murphy says

November 29, 2021 3:43 pm

In response to questions about New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent decision to reinstate a state of emergency, Gov. Phil Murphy said today that the declaration merely brings New York in line with New Jersey, and does not represent a...

Republicans who flaunt Covid mandates may be barred from capitol

November 29, 2021 3:22 pm

In response to Republican lawmakers’ apparent plan to not comply with the New Jersey State House’s vaccine and testing mandate, Acting Superintendent of the State Police Pat Callahan said today that State Police officers may indeed end up barring uncooperative...

Here’s what you missed over the Thanksgiving break

November 29, 2021 6:43 amNovember 29, 2021 10:13 am

Since Election Day was ten days long, it’s ok if you checked out early on Wednesday. Here’s what you missed: * Assembly Republicans are planning to challenge a new rule that would ban lawmakers from entering the statehouse if they...

GOP take control in Chatham Township after Democrat drops recount bid

November 24, 2021 8:49 pm

Republican Mark Lois will be sworn in as a Chatham Township Committeeman in January after Democrat Kathy Abbott dropped her recount bid, flipping control of the council and giving Republicans a 3-2 majority and the mayoralty. Lois defeated Abbott by...

Brian Lipman is new Ratepayer Advocate

November 24, 2021 2:27 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has named Brian Lipman as the state’s new Ratepayer Advocate, a post that could have tremendous influence over the next four years as Murphy prepares to implement his clean energy plan during his second term in office....

N.J. governor’s race cost $90.7 million, ELEC says

November 24, 2021 10:37 amNovember 24, 2021 10:38 am

Burnished by record spending by outside groups, the closer-than-expected New Jersey Governor’s race cost $90.7 million, according to an analysis by the Election Law Enforcement Commission. But the numbers are clearly inflated by numbers that are double counted as a...