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Murphy budget seeks slew of tax hikes

February 25, 2020 4:33 pmFebruary 25, 2020 7:55 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy announced a budget proposal that includes a slew of revenue raisers and again calls for a new tax bracket for those in the state making more than $1 million. “There is no better alternative than a millionaire’s...

Buono will join Murphy at budget address

February 25, 2020 11:33 amFebruary 25, 2020 11:47 am

Sending a message to segments of the Democratic Party establishment, Gov. Phil Murphy has invited Barbara Buono to be his guest as he delivers his annual budget address to a joint session of the New Jersey Legislature, the New Jersey...

South Jersey Dems fume over GOP inclusion in Murphy ethics reforms

February 24, 2020 7:46 pmFebruary 25, 2020 11:35 am

South Jersey Democrats are incensed over Gov. Phil Murphy’s inclusion of two of their top legislative targets on a package of ethics reform bills unveiled last week. Murphy tapped Assemblyman Ryan Peters (R-Lumberton) and State Sen. Chris Brown (R-Ventnor), who...

Bramnick unlikely to ease up on Murphy ahead of surgery

February 24, 2020 5:13 pmFebruary 24, 2020 7:31 pm

Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick said he doesn’t expect to ease up political pressure on Gov. Phil Murphy ahead of the governor’s surgery to remove a likely-cancerous tumor on his kidney. “If he gives a speech tomorrow about taxes, I’m...

Jasey supports open presidential primary

February 24, 2020 4:43 pm

Assemblywoman Mila Jasey said she wants an open primary for the presidential nomination. “I would love to see it open, yes, and earlier,” she said. “I’d like to go back to an earlier date so we’re relevant.” Essex County Democratic...

Armato won’t rule out Senate bid

February 24, 2020 4:24 pm

Assemblyman John Armato (D-Buena Vista) declined to rule out a bid for State Senate next year. “I don’t like to rule anything out,” he said. “I enjoy what I’m doing very much. I think Assemblyman Mazzeo has pointed me in...

Carol Murphy leaning towards Bloomberg

February 24, 2020 4:12 pm

Assemblywoman Carol Murphy isn’t ready to endorse a presidential candidate, but she does have an early favorite. “Officially picked? I have not come out and endorsed yet, but I am leading towards Bloomberg,” Murphy said. “I did my research, and...