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Munoz: I think Alvarez hired himself

January 22, 2019 1:36 pmJanuary 22, 2019 1:43 pm

Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (R-Summit) said she thinks former Schools Development chief of staff Al Alvarez gave himself that role in the Murphy administration. “I think Al Alvarez hired Al Alvarez. That’s why we need to find out — some of...

Parenti enters race for Sheriff

January 22, 2019 9:55 amJanuary 22, 2019 1:37 pm

North Plainfield Chief of Police Bill Parenti will seek the Republican nomination for Somerset County Sheriff. “Running for Sheriff is a great honor and great responsibility and I believe that my many years in law enforcement coupled with my fourteen...

Sources: Deal reached on minimum wage

January 17, 2019 3:27 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic legislative leaders have reached a deal on minimum wage, two sources with knowledge of the negotiations told the New Jersey Globe. The exact nature of the deal was not immediately clear. Politico New Jersey first...

Malinowski named to Foreign Affairs Committee

January 17, 2019 1:40 pmJanuary 17, 2019 3:44 pm

Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-Rocky Hill), a former assistant U.S. Secretary of State in the Obama administration, has been named to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. This is the second committee assignment for the freshman congressman from New Jersey’s 7th district. ...

Cappelli hits Murphy over EDA audit focus

January 16, 2019 1:24 pmJanuary 16, 2019 1:25 pm

A Camden Democrat took aim at Gov. Phil Murphy over the State of the State speech the governor gave Tuesday. Camden Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli in a statement released Tuesday slamming Murphy for his stance on tax incentives meted out...

Booker could be first Jersey guy since Wilson to win the presidency

January 16, 2019 12:34 amJanuary 16, 2019 9:10 am

With the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination quickly taking shape, U.S. Senator Cory Booker prepares to become the first New Jerseyan to win the presidency since Gov. Woodrow Wilson in 1912. If Booker enters the race, he will...

Gannett confirms purchase offer

January 14, 2019 9:38 amJanuary 14, 2019 3:19 pm

Gannett, which owns eight daily newspapers in New Jersey, has confirmed that they received an unsolicited cash offer to purchase the chain for $12 per share. Gannett’s stock closed last Friday at $9.75. “Consistent with its fiduciary duties and in...