Sheila Oliver Archives - New Jersey Globe

Weinberg committee may investigate culture problems in politically-connected labor, business groups

January 23, 2020 5:08 pmJanuary 24, 2020 2:33 am

Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg said her working group on harassment, sexual assault and misogyny in New Jersey politics may investigate the issues faced by women in politically-connected labor and business groups. “Some of that really will depend upon what...

Lt. Governor joins Weinberg committee probing toxic workplace issues in NJ politics

January 20, 2020 12:16 pm

Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver has been named to a committee investigate issues related to misogyny and sexual assault in New Jersey politics. Oliver’s appointment was made by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, who formed the ad hoc panel earlier this...

Trailblazer: Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver

January 20, 2020 12:56 amJanuary 20, 2020 10:15 am

Sheila Oliver, 66, is the first African American to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, and was the first African American woman to serve as Speaker of the New Jersey State Assembly. Oliver began her political career as a...

Trailblazer: Cory Booker

January 20, 2020 12:50 amJanuary 20, 2020 12:49 am

Cory Booker, 49, is the first African American to win statewide office in New Jersey. He was elected to the United States Senate in 2013, winning a special election to replace the late Frank R. Lautenberg. Booker sought the 2020...

Weinberg names ex-GOP assemblywoman to toxic workplace committee

January 13, 2020 12:45 pmJanuary 13, 2020 6:41 pm

Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg has picked a former Republican office holder to serve on an ad hoc committee to examine instances of misogyny and sexual harassment in New Jersey politics. Lisa Randall, a former Bergen County assemblywoman, has agreed...

LUPE PAC lauds Weinberg for appointing Delgado to ad hoc committee

January 10, 2020 11:57 am

The Latinas United for Political Empowerment PAC lauded Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg for naming LUPE PAC board member Sonia Delgado to the ad hoc committee convened in response to a report that found sexual harassment and assault are still...

Weinberg names Delgado to committee looking at toxic work environments

January 9, 2020 3:35 pmJanuary 9, 2020 3:39 pm

Sonia Delgado, a prominent lobbyist and former Senate Democratic staffer, has been named to an ad hoc committee formed by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg to review instances of misogyny and sexual harassment in New Jersey politics. Delgado was one...