>Dems prepare to push agenda : Taxes, Regulation, More Government and more Taxes
The Democrats who control New Jersey’s Legislature are turning to a veteran Bergen County lawmaker known for her confrontations with Governor Christie to help set a new, aggressive tone in Trenton.
State Sen. Loretta Weinberg of Teaneck — a frequent critic of Christie who has loudly challenged the Republican governor on out-of-state travel and women’s health care funding — was unanimously selected by the Senate’s Democratic caucus Thursday to serve as its majority leader. (Reitmeyer, The Record)
