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Bhimani, Draeger call for healthcare reforms

June 24, 2019 12:11 pm

Democratic Assembly candidates Darcy Draeger and Lisa Bhimani called on legislators to enact insurance protections similar to those in existence under the Affordable Care Act. “I lost my sister to a healthcare emergency after she had been kicked off her...

Ghassali pushes tax-cutting record

June 24, 2019 12:10 pm

Republican Michael Ghassali, who is expected to formally enter the race for Congress against Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) on July 1, says that he’ll promote his record of cutting taxes. “While many politicians run campaigns on cutting taxes and being...

EDA task force to hold third hearing

June 24, 2019 12:09 pm

The task force convened by Gov. Phil Murphy to investigate abuses of tax incentive meted out by the Economic Development Authority will hold its third public meeting on July 9. The meeting will be open to public testimony, though that...

Booker, Menendez slam Hackensack BOE member who disparaged LGBT people

June 24, 2019 9:59 am

U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker on Monday slammed Hackensack school board member Frances Cogelja over comments disparaging a new state law that requires New Jersey schools teach LGBT history. “New Jerseyans take pride in our rich diversity and...

No timeline for vote on bill eliminating EOA carveouts

June 21, 2019 6:12 pm

Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, chair of the Commerce and Economic Development Committee, isn’t sure when the panel will vote on a bill eliminating carveouts inserted into the Economic Opportunity Act by Kevin Sheehan, a Parker McCay attorney with ties to South...

Howarth bill would see absentee legislators lose pay

June 21, 2019 6:02 pmJune 22, 2019 12:13 am

Assemblyman Joe Howarth introduced a bill that would see legislators lose their pay for missing voting sessions, committee meetings and quorum calls Thursday. “You can’t Make America Great Again, if you don’t show up for work. Some members of our...

Sweeney postpones first EDA select committee hearing

June 21, 2019 4:37 pm

Senate President Steve Sweeney on announced that the first meeting of the Senate Select Committee on Economic Growth Strategies would be postponed until after the Senate finished its other business. “After speaking with Chairman Smith, we have decided to postpone...