New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to a Republican newcomer who spent less than $200 on the race and leaving his party reeling.
N.J. Elections: You Can Win Spending $ 153 & Lose Spending $ 7 Million. New Jersey state Senate president Steve Sweeney loses his seat to unknown Edward Durr.
The NJEA's endorsement of Sweeney may not exactly signal an end to their long simmering feud, but rather a détente. Sweeney does not let go of grudges easily, and neither does the NJEA.
Homestead benefits will be updated so they are finally calculated on more recent property tax information, under a state budget agreement announced Monday.
Assemblyman Hal Wirths called the bill “a charade” and was among a long line of Republicans who criticized the process for considering it, which skipped committee hearings where the public could have its say.
Public outcry derailed legislative attempts to extend Gov. Murphy's sweeping pandemic powers last month, so legislative leaders are banning the public from having any say on the matter when it comes up for a vote later today.
Outdoor and indoor gatherings and events all are seeing their capacities increased to 50% nearly across the board, with restrictions, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Monday.