Steve Sweeney Archives - New Jersey Globe

Murphy sidesteps on redistricting commission’s lack of Latina members

November 20, 2020 2:45 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy sidestepped activists’ calls for a Latina to be appointed to the Democratic half of the legislative redistricting commission Friday. “I’m a big believer in diversity,” Murphy said. “I acknowledge and take the question and the point. I...

Gopal plans bills to hasten mail-in ballot counts

November 19, 2020 1:20 pmNovember 19, 2020 2:33 pm

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) will introduce bills to quicken New Jersey’s counting of mail-in ballots, he announced Thursday. “Our main goal is to ensure each county has the technology they need to provide safe, secure, and efficient vote-by-mail...

Holzapfel wants Democrats to ditch mushrooms for Murphy investigation

November 19, 2020 12:27 pm

State Sen. James Holzapfel (R-Toms River) on Thursday urged Democrats in the legislature to step away from a marijuana decriminalization bill that would reduce penalties for possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms and instead launch probes targeting Gov. Phil Murphy’s virus response....

Kurtz eyeing Assembly bid in Atlantic County

November 17, 2020 2:35 pmNovember 17, 2020 4:23 pm

The lone Republican on Atlantic City’s council is eyeing a bid for State Assembly in the 2nd legislative district. “I’m definitely looking into it. I have not formally declared,” said Councilman Jessie O. Kurtz, who represents the city’s 6th Ward....

Democratic mapmakers block vote pledge to prevent redistricting deal with GOP

November 17, 2020 1:34 pmNovember 17, 2020 2:35 pm

The five new Democratic members of the Legislative Apportionment Commission agreed in writing to vote as a block to avoid any deals with Republicans in drawing a new map. The appointees — Essex County Democratic Chairman LeRoy Jones, Senate President...

Latino Caucus suggests Caraballo, four others for Cannabis Regulatory Commission seat

November 16, 2020 5:03 pmNovember 16, 2020 5:43 pm

The New Jersey Legislative Latino Caucus has recommended five candidates for a seat on the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, including former Assemblyman Wilfredo Caraballo (D-South Orange). A letter to Gov. Phil Murphy comes one day after Democrats named a...

Currie will name Jones as Democratic redistricting chairman, with Avelenda as executive director

November 15, 2020 4:30 pmNovember 16, 2020 3:31 pm

Democratic State Chairman John Currie will announce later today that LeRoy Jones, Jr. will serve as his party’s chairman of the New Jersey Legislative Reapportionment Commission, with Saily Avelenda as the executive director. Currie will name Jones, Senate President Steve...