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Gopal under quarantine after exposure to COVID positive individual, but feeling fine

October 22, 2020 1:24 pm

Senate Majority Conference Leader Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) said that he will self-quarantine after being exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. “I feel fine and currently have no symptoms but in accordance with CDC guidelines, I will...

Scutari self-quarantining after COVID exposure

October 22, 2020 9:47 amOctober 22, 2020 12:52 pm

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas Scutari is self-quarantining after coming in contact with someone who subsequently tested positive for COVID. “Out of an abundance of caution,” Scutari says he will not attend today’s Judiciary Committee meeting when the panel considers...

Bucco hits Murphy for restaurant aid bill veto

October 20, 2020 12:54 pm

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) hit Gov. Phil Murphy for vetoing a bill that would have given $30 million to restaurants impacted by the state’s COVID-19 shutdowns. “It’s unbelievable that Governor Murphy would veto targeted relief funds to cover losses...

Gottheimer wants NJ lawmakers to kill financial transaction tax proposal

October 20, 2020 11:32 amOctober 20, 2020 2:07 pm

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) became the most prominent New Jersey Democrat to advocate against a proposed tax on financial transactions Tuesday. Gottheimer, a two-term moderate who is seeking re-election, cautioned a proposal backed by Democratic leaders in Trenton that would...

27% of voters in 25th district special election missed last three legislative elections

October 20, 2020 9:45 amOctober 20, 2020 10:12 am

More than one-quarter of the ballots cast so far in the 25th district special election for State Senate and Assembly have not voted in at least the last three legislative elections, offering an interesting glimpse into the influence of federal...

Chiaravalloti slams Murphy for school evaluations veto

October 19, 2020 4:35 pmOctober 19, 2020 10:32 pm

A Democratic assemblyman from Hudson County slammed Gov. Phil Murphy for absolutely vetoing a bill that would have delayed a triennial evaluation for certain schools. “The Governor’s absolute veto came without negotiation or warning,” Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalloti (D-Bayonne) said. “It...

Bergen donation to fund American Legion post renovations

October 19, 2020 4:08 pm

Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Denville) donated $3,000 for renovations at an American Legion post in Mine Hill Friday. “They needed money to invest in repairs as a result of years of neglect,” Bergen said. “I promised to help this post be...