I'm the Statehouse bureau chief for New Jersey 101.5, covering the governor, Legislature and state politics, and had previously covered the Statehouse for Gannett newspapers for more than 15 years. I'm a lifelong New Jerseyan -- raised in Bergen, living in Hunterdon, Rutgers graduate. I'm co-author of the 2012 biography 'Chris Christie: The Inside Story of His Rise to Power.' I am not the Iron Chef with a similar name though sometimes get tweets meant for him, especially around Thanksgiving. Believe me, you don't want my cooking tips.
Michael Symons
NJ concealed-carry gun bill rewritten to gain key endorsements
With changes to ensure that retired officers aren't affected, police unions now back the proposed legislation.
NJ Gets Millions of Dollars From Google in Location Tracking Settlement
All told, Google will pay $391.5 million to 40 states in what is the largest-ever multistate privacy settlement with state attorneys general.
Report Finds Lots of Problems With Training at NJ State Police
A periodic report by the state comptroller says the State Police are shortening or eliminating training courses and not vetting some instructors and coaches.
Murphy Changes His Mind About NJ Bear Hunt After Scary Encounters and Backlash
Last year was the first in New Jersey without a bear hunt since 2009. With complaints of bear interactions rising, a vote next week could restore it.
NJ election results: How voters decided most-watched races
New Jersey voters returned incumbents to Congress in most of the state's districts in the 2022 election, though the Republican challenger moved ahead in the too-close-to-call 7th District.
Election 2022: The House Races to Watch in NJ
Democrats currently hold 10 of the 12 House seats in New Jersey. They're on defense to varying degrees in four that Republicans have targeted to regain.
First Monkeypox-related Death Reported in NJ
A North Jersey resident who tested positive for monkeypox in September died last month. Cases have declined significantly, but the virus is still circulating.
Here’s Where Over $70M Was Spent on NJ Races For Congress
Congressional candidates in New Jersey have raised nearly $60 million and spent over $50 million in this two-year election cycle, which culminates with Tuesday’s election.
NJ Election Results: 600,000 Have Already Voted — A Look at the Trends
New Jersey is on pace to have one-fourth of its 2022 voters take part through early voting, either in person or through mail-in ballots.
Stockton Poll Shows Republicans More Fired Up About Midterms in NJ
A Stockton University poll, like recent national surveys, finds the political environment favoring Republicans with Election Day approaching.