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Group seeks end to trade, travel restrictions with Cuba

March 26, 2019 8:00 amMarch 26, 2019 7:05 am

A group of New Jersey political and business leaders will push for statewide support to lift trade and travel restrictions on Cuba. New Jersey will become the 19th state to join Engage Cuba, a Washington-based lobbying group that advocates pro-engagement policies on...

Nelson, Penna win Monmouth Dem freeholder endorsement

March 16, 2019 12:12 pmMarch 16, 2019 1:04 pm

Monmouth County Democrats have picked Moira Nelson, an Action Together Monmouth County activist, and teacher Michael Penna as their candidates for freeholder. Nelson was the top vote-getter with 207 votes. Penna narrowly eked out a win, defeating Asbury Park businessman...

Monmouth Dems face convention contests for freeholder, Assembly

March 13, 2019 5:10 pm

Monmouth County Democrats are gearing up for a hotly contested convention on Saturday, with races for freeholder and State Assembly in three legislative districts. Four candidates are seeking party support for two seats on the freeholder board: Liz Lawrence, an...

Ex-Christie aide could be next freeholder

February 1, 2019 12:44 pm

A former top aide to Gov. Chris Christie is emerging as a leading contender to become the Republican candidate for an open seat on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, three sources told the New Jersey Globe today. Nick DiRocco,...