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Jimenez endorses Cirillo but stays mum on her own plans

December 5, 2022 5:17 pm

What does the future hold in store for Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez (D-West New York)? Facing the likely loss of her seat in the legislature, it’s speculated that the six-term Hudson County assemblywoman may turn to local politics, running for West...

Freiman won’t rule out congressional campaign against Kean in 2024

December 5, 2022 1:21 pmDecember 5, 2022 3:41 pm

Rep.-elect Tom Kean Jr. (R-Westfield) is still a month away from beginning his first term in Congress after defeating Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-Ringoes) last month, but in New Jersey’s most competitive congressional district, the Democratic campaign to unseat him in 2024...

Congressional Dems won most districts on 2023 legislative playing field

December 2, 2022 6:35 pm

After a stellar 2021 that saw the party net seven seats in the state legislature, New Jersey Republicans have spent the last year hyping up their chances in 2023, when they hope to further erode the Democratic majority on the...

Umba lauds DOE’s tutoring plan but calls it overdue

December 2, 2022 10:52 am

Following an announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy yesterday launching the New Jersey Partnership for Student Success (NJPSS), a program designed to remediate learning loss incurred during Covid, Assemblyman Brandon Umba (R-Medford) released a statement today praising the program while also...

Group wants Black woman to replace Cunningham

December 1, 2022 8:03 pmDecember 2, 2022 10:21 pm

A coalition of Black leaders want a Black woman to replace State Sen. Sandra Cunningham (D-Jersey City), who is facing significant cognitive health issues and is expected to resign before the end of her current term. “Whoever is picked to...

As acting governor, Scutari signs raw honey law, resolution aimed at expanding affordable housing

December 1, 2022 6:22 pmDecember 1, 2022 11:04 pm

Acting Gov. Nicholas Scutari has signed a resolution asking Congress to include funding for expanded rental assistance and affordable housing programs in the “Build Back Better” plan and signed a new law that exempts raw honey from cottage food product...

Online poll testing Republican primary in 26th legislative district currently circulating

November 30, 2022 12:36 pmDecember 1, 2022 4:08 pm

With primary season for New Jersey’s 2023 legislative elections fast approaching, an online poll is being circulated testing Republican candidates in the 26th legislative district, where Morris County Commissioner Tom Mastrangelo is considering challenging State Sen. Joe Pennacchio (R-Montville). Based...