Wayne Blanchard Archives - New Jersey Globe

Senate committee delays vote on bill increasing penalties for assaulting officers

January 30, 2023 3:21 pm

A bill to increase penalties for assaulting a law enforcement officer was held from consideration in the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee today; Committee Chair Linda Greenstein (D-Greenstein) said that the decision was made “in sensitivity to the case...

Gopal officially launches State Senate re-election campaign

January 9, 2023 8:15 pmJanuary 9, 2023 8:44 pm

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) formally launched his re-election campaign to the Monmouth County-based 11th legislative district this evening, kicking off an intense ten-month campaign for what may be New Jersey’s premier legislative race of 2023. “Know that I...

State police union shows unrestrained excitement over Platkin

February 3, 2022 1:25 pm

The union representing New Jersey State Troopers was effusive in their support of Matt Platkin for attorney general. “We are excited to hear of the return of our friend Matt Platkin to state government in the role of Attorney General,”...

Gottheimer bill would bring funding to local police departments

January 11, 2022 11:36 amJanuary 11, 2022 11:37 am

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) has introduced legislation to make significant and targeted investments in small-town police departments to ensure that local law enforcement can maximize safety by receiving resources and training. Gottheimer’s bill, the Invest in Law Enforcement Act, will...

For a second time, state trooper’s union endorses Murphy

August 2, 2021 9:36 am

Praising his defense of collective bargaining and making significant contributions to the pension system, the State Trooper’s Fraternal Association of New Jersey has endorsed Gov. Phil Murphy for re-election to a second term. The union president, Wayne Blanchard, said the...

Murphy takes months to pick three permanent cabinet replacements, State Police superintendent waiting three years for Senate confirmation

March 24, 2021 7:14 pm

With roughly nine months remaining in his first term, Gov. Phil Murphy has made no move to nominate permanent commissioners to three key cabinet posts, leaving acting commissioners in some of the most prominent positions in state government with no...

Law enforcement union backs Donnelly for Senate

February 18, 2021 1:29 pm

Calling his leadership on first responder issues “second to none,” New Jersey State Troopers Fraternal Association has endorsed Eddie Donnelly for the Democratic State Senate nomination in the 21st district. Donnelly, the president of the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benefit...