Steve Sweeney Archives - New Jersey Globe

Opportunity NJ releases fiscal plan

July 18, 2019 12:25 pm

Opportunity New Jersey on Thursday released a plan to reduce cost of living in the state that incorporated policies sought by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Gov. Phil Murphy. “New Jersey’s location between significant metropolitan areas, its advanced infrastructure, and...

Norcross has weekly Sweeney/Greenwald call

July 18, 2019 5:20 amJuly 17, 2019 11:39 pm

Democratic powerbroker George Norcross has a call most Fridays at 8 AM with Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald that includes a discussion of legislative issues and politics. The existence of the call is no secret...

Coughlin not ruling out impeachment for Silva, Troiano

July 16, 2019 4:03 pmJuly 16, 2019 4:16 pm

Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin isn’t ruling out impeachment proceedings against two embattled judges, but his chamber won’t make any moves on the issue until after the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct finishes its probe into the pair. “Currently, the ACJC...

Murphy returns to Bramnick district to sign gun safety bills

July 16, 2019 1:34 am

Gov. Phil Murphy will make his second appearance in less than a month this afternoon to talk gun safety issues in the politically competitive 21st district, where Democrats are making a play to oust Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield)....

Menendez willing to moderate Murphy, Norcross peace talks — if they want him to

July 15, 2019 12:27 pmJuly 15, 2019 12:48 pm

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez said he was willing to help broker peace between two of New Jersey’s most powerful Democrats Monday, but only if they wanted him to. “I have been involved both in politics and global matters on the...

Quijano wants Silva, Troiano out

July 12, 2019 12:04 pmJuly 12, 2019 2:07 pm

Assemblywoman Annette Quijano called for the immediate removal of two embattled judges facing fire for comments they made from the bench during sexual assault hearings. “Judge Marcia Silva and Judge James Troiano should resign from their positions immediately or be...

Mosquera calls for removal of Troiano, Silva

July 12, 2019 11:17 amJuly 12, 2019 12:19 pm

Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera became the latest New Jersey lawmaker to call for the removal of two judges who have come under fire for comments made during sexual assault proceedings involving minors. “These judges may not be from my district, but...