Vin Gopal Archives - New Jersey Globe

Murphy taps Brown for Health Care authority seat

August 20, 2020 5:52 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy today nominated David G. Brown III, the Monmouth County Democratic Chairman, to the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority. He replaces M. Ulysses Lee, who has served in the post since 2007. Gov. Chris Christie sought...

Committee advances Oroho, Gopal bill allowing remote bingo, raffles

August 20, 2020 12:55 pmAugust 20, 2020 4:24 pm

A Senate panel on Thursday advanced a measure allowing raffles and bingo games to be held virtually. “Many non-profits and charities have seen their primary revenue sources severely diminished due to rules and guidelines restricting indoor gatherings during the pandemic,”...

Gopal’s ballot cure legislation approved by Senate committee

August 20, 2020 12:12 pmAugust 20, 2020 12:14 pm

Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) to offer voters an opportunity to fix technical errors in a vote-by-mail ballot to avoid rejection by county election officials cleared the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee...

Senate committee approves early voting

August 20, 2020 11:57 amAugust 20, 2020 2:01 pm

A State Senate committee today approved a measure that would establish early voting in New Jersey next year. The plan would establish early voting centers – the number would vary based on county population – for the 15 days prior...

Big name Democrats raising money for Mehta

August 13, 2020 9:47 pm

Some of New Jersey’s top Democrats are stepping up their financial support of Rupande Mehta for State Senate in the 25th district against incumbent Anthony M. Bucco (R-Boonton). First Lady Tammy Murphy and Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) and Bonnie Watson...

Kim, Gopal slam Trump for advancing Harris birther conspiracy theory

August 13, 2020 8:48 pmAugust 13, 2020 8:55 pm

Two Asian-American lawmakers from New Jersey today bashed President Donald Trump raising questions about Kamala Harris’ eligibility to serve as vice president because her parents were immigrants and she was an anchor baby. “This was racist when he did it...

Statements on Harris VP pick

August 11, 2020 4:56 pmAugust 12, 2020 9:46 am

Former Vice President Joe Biden announced he had chosen U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris to run on his ticket as vice president Tuesday. Here’s how New Jersey reacted. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER LORETTA WEINBERG “I am overjoyed that he has picked a...