Being a political and policy junkie, I always find Election Day exciting, but when it comes to drama and intrigue, 2021’s legislative contests in New Jersey far exceeded my expectations.…
New protocols have been published for those seeking entry to the State Capitol Complex in Trenton. If you're planning on attending a public committee hearing, voting session, or have other…
Throughout the COVID crisis, many policy-watchers, myself included, have beome increasingly concerned about the growing lack of transparency in the legislative process: committee hearings are regularly held via Zoom video…
For the second time in a week, the Assembly Agriculture Committee heard testimony on “the Responsible Dog Ownership Act”, and once again, the bill was released, despite strong opposition. There…
Those of us who tuned in to this morning's Assembly Agriculture meeting witnessed the return of Assemblyman Adam Taliaferro, who has been absent from the legislature for the past few…
****UPDATE #2****: A2401 was re-committed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, but is being heard once AGAIN in the Assembly Agriculture Committee on Tuesday, June 22nd. Those who wish to submit…
Controversial legislation allowing Governor Murphy to retain certain executive powers even after the Public Health Emergency ends will be signed into law today. Despite public protests outside the Statehouse and…
A5777 is up for a vote today in the Assembly, despite strong opposition from the GOP side. The fast-tracked bill was introduced, heard and released on Tuesday with lightning speed,…
On March 9th, Republican County Committee members in District 39 will be asked to choose who will fill the open Senate seat left vacant by the sudden passing of longtime…
Today, one of the longest-serving State Senators in New Jersey, Gerald Cardinale, passed away, just one week shy of his 87th birthday. Senator Cardinale represented District 39 for over 41…