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Republican senators urge Sweeney to give COVID select committee subpoena power

May 29, 2020 6:16 pm

Four Republican senators urged president Steve Sweeney to give a planned select committee that will review the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis subpoena power. The senators — Steve Oroho (R-Franklin), Kristin Corrado (R-Totowa), Declan O’Scanlon (R-Little Silver) and Joe...

NJ-3 campaign managers spar over debates on Twitter

May 29, 2020 5:33 pm

Republican campaign managers in the third congressional district had a spat on Twitter over which of their candidates was ducking a debate Friday. “Here are the facts; Kate challenged David to virtual debates and he accepted. As soon as the...

Restrictions on childcare, faith ceremonies being pulled back

May 29, 2020 4:27 pm

Horse racing, childcare and faith ceremonies are coming back to New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday. The governor said he would loosen gathering limits imposed on indoor faith ceremonies by June 12, though he provided few details about what...

Steinhardt says Neuwirth firing shows Murphy cover-up on COVID-19 response

May 29, 2020 1:23 pm

Republican State Chairman Doug Steinhardt wants answers from Gov. Phil Murphy on the firing of Assistant Commissioner of Health Christopher Neuwirth. “Governor Murphy has shown poor judgement throughout this crisis, whether it was sending COVID-positive patients back to nursing homes,...

Gopal tells Murphy to let restaurants open for outdoor seating

May 29, 2020 10:57 am

Senate Majority Conference Leader Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) wants Gov. Phil Murphy to lift the ban on outdoor commercial dining and is backing a call by the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association asking the governor of a roadmap toward...

Bucco raises alarms over MVC’s post-COVID capacity

May 28, 2020 3:57 pm

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) warned that he did not believe the N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission was prepared to account for a surge in customers when the agency resumes operations. “Most of our NJMVC agencies are mobbed on a good...

Pallotta smacks Gottheimer on gun safety endorsement, a move that could help both candidates

May 28, 2020 3:38 pmMay 28, 2020 10:21 pm

Republican Frank Pallotta slammed Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) for winning the support of a prominent gun safety group, saying Congress needs real solutions like one proposed by Assemblyman Parker Space (R-Wantage). The move highlights two very different views on...