Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his State of the State address on Tuesday. Murphy is expected to again call for a millionaire’s tax in New Jersey, and may spend some time talking about the political culture in New Jersey that allows women to be subject to sexual harassment. The governor will also talk about his…
The fierce battle over vaccinations for children comes to a head today in Trenton. Lawmakers are poised to vote on a bill that would end parental objections over religious reasons. The state’s capitol is expected to be flooded with protesters as lawmakers cast a final vote during the final day of a lame duck session.
If you need a job, the United States Census is looking for you. The Census says it will hire 64,000 people in the Garden State this year for jobs that pay between $20-$22 an hour. It’s the biggest mobilization for a Census count since 1790.
There will be another democratic presidential debate without New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. Booker’s low poll numbers are excluding him from the debate. Six candidates will debate Tuesday night in Des Moines, Iowa.
Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew voted against a House resolution that would restrict the powers of President Trump when it comes to war powers regarding Iran. The measure passed with 224 votes. One New Jersey democrat, Josh Gottheimer, voted with republicans to oppose this resolution.
A huge cocaine ring has been broken up at the Jersey Shore that was concentrated in both Ocean and Monmouth counties. Authorities say 13 people have been indicted in connection with the drug operation that sold both cocaine and crack cocaine. Wiretaps were set up by the feds in order to catch the people selling…
New Jersey lawmakers will vote Monday on a measure that would prohibit flavored vaping products in the Garden State. The bill would also put harsh penalties on retailers who are caught selling e-cigarettes to minors.
Don’t count on seeing democratic Governor Phil Murphy at President Trump’s rally in Wildwood later this month. Murphy told reporters that the President has “misplaced priorities” for making a campaign swing through South Jersey to support Congressman Jeff Van Drew. Murphy has called Van Drew’s switch to the republican party “ridiculous and pathetic”.
Students who attend the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District in Salem County have the day off due to an overnight bomb threat. NJ.com reports that all classes in the district are cancelled, and other school activities are also off. A statement was posted on the school district’s website this morning.
The next democrat to enter the race for the congressional seat in our district is Will Cunningham of Vineland. Cunningham announced Wednesday that he will seek the democratic nomination in an already crowded field. Cunningham worked as a staffer previously for Senator Cory Booker.