NEWARK, N.J. – Can municipalities criminalize travel between towns? The mayors of Newark, East Orange, Orange, and Irvington say that’s their plan; they’ve coordinated on a “lockdown” designed to prevent residents from moving between their towns. It’s the latest example of Read More
UPDATE #2: Monmouth prosecutor, sheriff block release of 14 of 22 dangerous inmates
Updated: 12:25 p.m. 4/1/20 FREEHOLD, N.J. – 22 prisoners. One of them – a Megan’s Law violator – murdered a 16-year-old girl decades ago. Another compelled his own 7-year-old daughter to perform oral sex… on him. Two others are convicted Read More
Murphy lets more toll hike ‘hearings’ proceed with the public stuck at home
TRENTON, N.J. – Is it really a “hearing” if the public can’t attend? Governor Phil Murphy and transportation authority officials don’t care. Surging unemployment and a statewide “stay at home” order haven’t dissuaded them from forging ahead with three more Read More
Grewal moves to restrict Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine prescriptions in N.J.
Updated – 3/31/20 @ 9:05 a.m. TRENTON, N.J. – On Sunday, the FDA authorize the emergency use of the malaria drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine which some believe could aid in the battle against COVID-19. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal Read More
LISTEN: Rooney tells Giordano COVID-19 ‘brings out the worst in Murphy’
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Criminal sanctions for public assembly. Dangerous prisoners released from New Jersey jails. Indefinite closures of private businesses. Arbitrary exemptions. Many Americans are being their best selves at the moment; is COVID-19 bring out the worst in Phil Read More
The Optics Of It All: How’s Murphy Doin’? | Cirucci
By Dan Cirucci Cross-Posted from The Dan Cirucci Blog _ New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has been getting lots of face time these days. In fact, it’s hard to access any media without seeing or hearing from or reading about Murphy. Read More
N.J. still isn’t reopening gun ranges
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Murphy’s decision to let New Jersey gun stores reopen with modified operations doesn’t extend to gun ranges. “Alert! Ranges are not allowed to open in NJ yet! Lawsuit is proceeding,” exclaimed Anthony Colandro, owner of Woodland Read More
Murphy reverses course, lets N.J. firearms retailers reopen (with conditions)
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy surprised attendees at Monday afternoon’s daily COVID-19 press conference by announcing that New Jersey’s firearms retailers can reopen. He had previously insisted that firearm retailers would remain classified as non-essential. The ardently anti-2A Democrat Read More
N.J. Assemblywoman volunteers as EMR during COVID-19 crisis
HOLMDEL, N.J. – While most mid-level elected official have thrived on cliches during the present COVID-19 pandemic, one New Jersey legislator has spent considerable time volunteering with the Holmdel First Aid Squad. “I like being able to give back to Read More
