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5 days ago · 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.
Appeals court reinstates N.J. ban on concealed ... - New Jersey Globe
1 day ago · Appeals court reinstates N.J. ban on concealed weapons in public places. One month after a federal judge blocked the enforcement of large parts of a concealed carry law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy last year, the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has mostly reversed an injunction while litigation filed by Second Amendment groups continues. The ...
News 12 layoffs take out Zdan, Gregorio, six others
5 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, a hallmark of the TV station for decades.
Murphy, Coughlin, Scutari agree on framework for StayNJ senior …
2 days ago · Under an agreement worked out on Friday and over the weekend between Murphy, Coughlin, and Senate President Nicholas Scutari have agreed to a tax credit for New Jerseyans over age 65 of 50% of property taxes capped at $6,500 annually – different than the $10,000 cap initially proposed – and will not apply to families with an income over ...
About Us - New Jersey Globe
2 days ago · Joey Fox is the DC reporter for the New Jersey Globe. He first joined the Globe in 2021 as a New Jersey-based reporter and moved to Washington in 2023 to cover Congress. A native of New York City, Joey is a graduate of Williams College, where he was managing editor of the Williams Record, and previously worked as a reporting intern at Gotham ...
StayNJ passes full legislature on near-unanimous votes
Jun 30, 2023 · StayNJ, a new tax relief program for New Jerseyans over 65, passed both houses of the state legislature today on nearly unanimous votes, with only a few scattered defections in the Assembly and none in the Senate. The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Phil Murphy, who is virtually guaranteed to sign it. Once enacted, the program will provide New Jersey seniors with a tax credit worth 50% of ...
State Archives - New Jersey Globe
Jul 20, 2022 · N.J. Dem committees have nearly 4-1 cash advantage over GOP ahead of 2023 elections. January 20, 2023 10:45 am. Democratic committees have built up a formidable monetary advantage over their Republican counterparts ahead of this year’s legislative elections, with $2,195,548 banked as of the end of 2022 compared to $624,898 for Republicans.
Van Drew wins re-election in 2nd congressional district
2 days ago · 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 ...
Dehmer is Murphy pick as N.J. Education commissioner
By David Wildstein, January 29 2024 3:06 pm. Kevin Dehmer, a fifteen-year veteran at the New Jersey Department of Education, is Gov. Phil Murphy’s pick to serve as his new commissioner. He’ll replace Angelica Allen-McMillan, who leaves the cabinet this week after a choppy three years as acting commissioner. “Nobody is better prepared to ...
Davis leads in Bayonne, but outstanding ballots could still force a ...
1 day ago · By Joey Fox, May 10 2022 9:51 pm. Incumbent Mayor Jimmy Davis leads Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski in the closely watched campaign for Bayonne mayor, but it’s still possible outstanding ballots could push Davis below the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff. Davis currently has 4,863 votes to Ashe-Nadrowski’s 4,084, a 51-43% margin.