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Murphy, legislative leaders in talks on early voting

August 7, 2020 3:02 pmAugust 9, 2020 8:23 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration and top Democrats in the legislature are in talks over early voting, and hopes are high that the system could be in place in time for this year’s general elections. “If it were to come to...

Zoffinger releases NJ Economic Advisory Council COVID-19 Recovery and Reopening report

August 7, 2020 2:55 pm

New Jersey Economic Advisory Council Chairman George Zoffinger today released the Council’s final report with recommendations for the State’s COVID-19 reopening and strong recovery. Chairman Zoffinger issued the following statement: “The goal of the New Jersey Economic Advisory Council was...

Steinhardt wants 4th presidential debate — in New Jersey

August 7, 2020 2:11 pmAugust 7, 2020 2:11 pm

GOP State Chairman Doug Steinhardt wants a fourth presidential debate to be held in New Jersey, where voters will begin casting ballots ten days before the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is held. “The truth is, Joe...

Bucco: Murphy to blame for permanent restaurant closures

August 7, 2020 11:05 am

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) said Gov. Phil Murphy is to blame for permanent restaurant closures fueled by the COVID-19 crisis. “This is real life, and the Governor is letting it happen,” Bucco said. “I’ve heard of seven restaurants that...

McKeon urges congressional delegation to delay Census deadline

August 7, 2020 10:11 amAugust 7, 2020 11:58 am

Assemblyman John McKeon (D-West Orange) urged the state’s congressional delegation to push to delay the Census deadline after the Census Bureau announced it would complete its count one month earlier than scheduled. “I respectfully request that you exercise your considerable...

Scutari files defamation, slander lawsuit against Armstead

August 7, 2020 10:00 amAugust 7, 2020 12:38 pm

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas Scutari (D-Linden) filed a defamation suit against Derek Armstead today, claiming that the Linden mayor made libelous and slanderous statements and actions. The legal action follows allegations made by Armstead about Scutari’s attendance record as...

Bramnick urges Murphy to listen to small business owners

August 6, 2020 9:18 amAugust 6, 2020 2:25 pm

Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick wants Gov. Phil Murphy to hold a public hearing to give small business owners forced to close because of COVID-19 a chance to explain why they should have a chance to reopen. “Small business owners...