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Murphy, Sweeney endorse Mazzeo for Senate

March 2, 2021 12:50 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy and Senate President Steve Sweeney have issued a rare joint endorsement of a South Jersey candidate, announcing their support of Democrat Vince Mazzeo for the Atlantic County Senate seat. “Atlantic County needs a strong voice in the...

Assembly clears early voting bill

March 1, 2021 2:29 pmMarch 1, 2021 2:44 pm

The Assembly in a 58-11 vote with one abstention advanced a bill allowing in-person early voting in the Garden State Monday. The Senate last week approved early voting by a margin of 27-10, but the bill will return to that...

Weinberg, Sweeney to introduce bill dissolving, reforming chiropractic board

February 26, 2021 5:50 pm

The Senate’s top two Democrats will introduce a bill dissolving and reforming the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners after the body dismissed Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s motion to block the reinstatement of a sex offender’s license. “If the board can’t...

Murphy fills out Cannabis Regulatory Commission

February 25, 2021 1:54 pmFebruary 25, 2021 4:27 pm

The full membership of the state body that will create rules for New Jersey’s legal marijuana market came into clear view after Gov. Phil Murphy announced two new appointments Thursday. The governor will name New Jersey Department of Health Director...

Murphy on early voting: ‘I’ll take anything’

February 24, 2021 4:49 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy is sticking by an early voting bill moving its way through the legislature despite it providing for significantly fewer days for residents to cast their ballots ahead of an election than he would prefer. “Without getting into...

Cardinale Tribute: Steve Sweeney

February 20, 2021 3:05 pm

State Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford) issued the following statement on the death of longtime State Senator Gerald Cardinale: “This is a terribly sad loss for Senator Cardinale’s family, the people he served in the 39th Legislative District with devotion, and...

Senate Panel advances cleanup bill, setting up full votes on Monday

February 19, 2021 3:46 pm

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the latest marijuana cleanup bill Tuesday in a six to two vote with one abstention. State Sen. Ron Rice (D-Newark), a legalization who chairs the Legislative Black Caucus, voted no over a provision removing qualified...