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South Jersey Dems fume over GOP inclusion in Murphy ethics reforms

February 24, 2020 7:46 pmFebruary 25, 2020 11:35 am

South Jersey Democrats are incensed over Gov. Phil Murphy’s inclusion of two of their top legislative targets on a package of ethics reform bills unveiled last week. Murphy tapped Assemblyman Ryan Peters (R-Lumberton) and State Sen. Chris Brown (R-Ventnor), who...

Murphy proposes stable of ethics reforms

February 19, 2020 5:40 pmFebruary 19, 2020 5:56 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy announced a swath of ethics reforms for Trenton that include the elimination of the legislative exemption provided by the Open Public Records Act, more strenuous financial disclosures for lawmakers and a ban on shadow lobbying, among others....

Peters, Stanfield restate Gibbs endorsement

January 31, 2020 4:06 pmJanuary 31, 2020 8:50 pm

Republican Assembly members in the eighth legislative district restated their endorsements of former Burlington County Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs’ House bid Friday. “There is, was, and always will be only one choice to defeat Andy Kim this year — nominating...

Assembly advances online voter registration bill

January 6, 2020 8:49 pm

An Assembly panel advanced a bill that would allow online voter registration without any dissenting votes Monday. The measure, A422, pass the Assembly appropriations committee with eight yes votes and three abstentions. Assembly members Serena DiMaso, Jay Webber and John...

Ex-mayor ousted after misogynistic meme seeks congressional seat

January 2, 2020 12:13 pmJanuary 2, 2020 4:01 pm

A former Hainesport mayor who was ousted in a primary after using a coarse internet meme that disparaged women has announced that he will run for Congress against freshman Rep. Andy Kim (D-Marlton) in New Jersey’s 3rd district. Anthony Porto...

Torrissi will explore ’21 legislative bid in 8th district

December 19, 2019 10:10 amDecember 19, 2019 11:35 am

Hammonton Councilman Michael Torrissi, Jr. will announce this evening that he is exploring a 2021 run for the New Jersey Legislature in the 8th district. Assemblyman Ryan Peters (R-Hainesport) is expected to announce next month that he will run for...

Never-passed Dawn’s Law might have forced special for Van Drew seat

December 15, 2019 3:39 pmDecember 15, 2019 3:40 pm

Had the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill proposed two GOP assemblymen following the party switch of State Sen. Dawn Addiego earlier this year, the 2nd district could be facing a winter special congressional election for Jeff Van Drew’s seat....