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WEB3 days ago — September 22, 2024 4:20 pm. September 21, 2024 6:36 pm. September 21, 2024 12:01 am. The New Jersey Globe is an independent, professional news site chronicling the world of politics in New Jersey. Authoritative, comprehensive coverage of the people, policies and pageantry of the state.
Crispi creamed by Smith in 4th district GOP primary
WEB5 days ago — By Joey Fox, June 07 2022 9:04 pm. The New Jersey Globe projects that Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) has won the Republican primary in the 4th congressional district against several challengers, including Roger Stone-backed podcaster Mike Crispi. As of 10:53 p.m., Smith had 58% of the vote to Crispi’s 37%. Smith, who would be …
Platkin names senior leadership team at attorney general’s office
WEBBy David Wildstein, May 02 2022 11:22 am. Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin is reshaping the Department of Law and Public Safety, announcing new appointments and some departures from the senior leadership team of his predecessor, Gurbir Grewal, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Lyndsay Ruotolo will become the new First Assistant ...
News 12 layoffs take out Zdan, Gregorio, six others
WEB5 days ago — Cutbacks take out 30 News 12 employees in tri-state area. There were massive layoffs at News 12 today, with eight members of their New Jersey team and 30 across their tri-state cable news network being cut. Among those departing are political reporter Alex Zdan and meteorologist James Gregorio, …
First NJ-3 Democratic Congressional Debate set for May 14
WEBApr 26, 2024 — Carol Murphy, Joe Cohn, and Herb Conaway will face off in the first debate in the campaign for the Democratic primary for Congress in New Jersey’s 3rd district on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 PM. The 60-minute debate between the three Democrats seeking to succeed Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) is sponsored by …
Jim Florio, former governor of New Jersey, dies at 85
WEB3 days ago — James J. Florio, a respected former Governor of New Jersey and an eight-term congressman who courageously tackled tough issues, sometimes to his political detriment, died tonight. He was 85. Florio has been a fixture in New Jersey politics since 1969, when he won a seat in the New Jersey State Assembly. He spent fifteen years as a …
Matt Platkin is New Jersey’s 56th attorney general
WEBBy Joey Fox, September 29 2022 2:43 pm. Matt Platkin was confirmed by the State Senate as attorney general today, eight months after Gov. Phil Murphy nominated him to the role. The 24-10 vote fell largely along partisan lines, with most Republican senators voting against his confirmation. The Senate’s vote on Platkin’s nomination.
Helmy has lasted longer as the governor's chief of staff than …
WEBMar 13, 2023 — George Helmy sets the record today as the longest-serving chief of staff to a Governor of New Jersey in state history, even though he had to stay longer than any of his predecessors just to get an office in the statehouse.
Giangeruso re-elected for fifth term as his Lyndhurst slate sweeps ...
WEB2 days ago — A slate led by Mayor Robert Giangeruso swept elections in Lyndhurst Tuesday, defeating a challenge from a rival slate that almost didn’t make it onto the ballot. Giangeruso and Commissioners Karen Haggerty, John Montillo and Richard Jarvis Sr. will each serve another term. The fifth seat will be filled by …
Van Drew wins re-election in 2nd congressional district
WEBSep 20, 2024 — By Joey Fox, November 08 2022 9:19 pm. The New Jersey Globe projects that Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) has won re-election, defeating Democrat Tim Alexander in the 2nd congressional district. As of 10:10 p.m. and with an estimated 49% of votes reported, Van Drew leads Alexander by a 59%-40% margin, though that may change substantially as more ...
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