TRENTON, N.J. – I’m old enough to remember when our goal was flattening the curve, Save Jerseyans. Then it was some weird Candy Land knock-off “road map.” Testing quotas requirements, ambiguous metrics requirements, etc. But today? Governor Phil Murphy moved Read More
Vaccine Myths Dispelled, Part #1: You can’t get the flu from the flu shot
By Matt Rooney _ Let’s call a spade a spade, Save Jerseyans: most objections to vaccines have absolutely nothing to do with “religion” (or at least any religion I’ve ever heard of) and everything to do with an endless parade Read More
N.J. State Senator: Coronavirus scare is “what the world looked like pre-vaccine”
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy announced on Monday that there have now been 11 presumptive “positive” tests for Coronavirus in New Jersey while another 28 individuals are either undergoing tests or are being actively investigated. The spread of the Read More
N.J. GOP Senators introduce trio of proposals favored by anti-vaxxer activists
TRENTON, N.J. – Two New Jersey Republican state senators have proposed legislation strongly favored by anti-vaxxer advocates who believe vaccines are dangerous. Senators Mike Testa Jr. (R-1) and Joe Pennacchio (R-26) say their legislation empowers parents. – “We’re making sure Read More
Explaining the NJGOP caucus’s new anti-vaxxer tilt | Rooney
By Matt Rooney _ Back in February 2019, Save Jerseyans, I urged New Jersey Republicans to reengage the “social issues” from which they’ve been running for years. The reason is obvious: most voters aren’t policy wonks or constitutional nerds. They Read More
Anti-vaxxers score victory as religious exemption repeal bill again falls short
TRENTON, N.J. – For the second and final time this legislative session, a bill to repeal the religious exemption to the school vaccine mandate fell short of the votes needed for passage. S-2173 seemed primeD for passage late last week, Read More
Auth, Cardinale will introduce school choice amendment for vaccine mandate bill
By Matt Rooney _ We’ll see if S-2173 passes today, Save Jerseyans. It’s going to be close. An update: I spoke to our good friend Assemblyman Bob Auth (R-39) this morning. He read my piece from over the weekend concerning Read More
Debate rages even as GOP Senator’s support appears to tip S2173 towards passage
TRENTON, N.J. – 2020’s most controversial legislation (so far) appears poised for passage on Monday following a flurry of last minute amendments. If passed, it will eliminate the religious vaccine exemption for public school students; the amended S2173 exempts daycare Read More
Bill to quash N.J. vaccine religious exemptions temporarily halted by Sweeney
TRENTON, N.J. – A hugely-divisive bill designed to eliminate the religious exemption for child vaccinations hit turbulence on Monday at the State House amid massive pressure from anti-vaccine protesters. The State Senate bill (S-2173) was pulled at the last minute Read More