Morristown NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that an attorney pleaded guilty today to tampering with public records to conceal an illegal straw donor scheme. She was charged in an investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA).
Ridgewood NJ, a new study conducted by Rice University economists John W. Diamond and George R. Zodrow for the National Association of Manufacturers says the Biden tax hikes could cost the economy 1 million jobs in just two years.
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library in conjunction with the Hermitage present, While Civil War battlefields never reached northern New Jersey, it was a grim and turbulent time for the Rosencrantz family at the Hermitage. As Northern “peace” Democrats with a deep entanglement with slavery, the family was caught between both sides. Drawing from personal accounts of the family spread throughout Virginia, Philadelphia, and Bergen County, this presentation explores their experiences during an era that defined not only the nation, but the Hermitage as well. Guest speaker: Victoria Harty. Register here. Co-sponsored by the Hermitage.
Englewood Cliffs NJ, Councilwoman Deborah Tsabari resigned from her Borough Council seat Thursday afternoon, attributing her departure to personal attacks and bullying by the mayor.
Tsabari, a Democrat, had served two controversial years on the governing body, including pleading guilty to a felony. Her resignation was effective immediately.
Atlanta Ga, the Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued a statement today regarding the 2021 All-Star Game , claiming that, “Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box.”
Ridgewood NJ, included in the Democrats infrastructure plan is a provision to provide $213 billion for affordable housing . The bill would encourage public housing and encourage local governments to do away with zoning practices that limit affordability.
WASHINGTON DC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been vocal in urging the President and Congress to address infrastructure as their first priority after pandemic relief, even building a diverse coalition of over 300 organizations unified in calling for action by the Fourth of July. The following statement can be attributed to Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce:
When we empower government to sell favors to the highest bidder, we no longer have free markets. (Peter Schiff)
Alleged bribe become unreported campaign contribution
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Morristown NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that former Democrat Morris County freeholder candidate Mary Dougherty was sentenced today for filing a false report with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) in connection with an illegal $10,000 campaign contribution that she received.
Washington DC, first the $1.9 trillion stimulus package ,now for the $2 trillion dollar tax increase . Democrats have been meeting this week to figure out how to pay for their multi-trillion-dollar avalanche of federal spending. Another $2 to $3 trillion may be in the works for the green new deal and infrastructure projects.
Jersey City NJ, Sandra B. Cunningham, the deputy majority leader for state Senate Democrats and a political power player in Hudson County, was arrested and charged with drunken driving after she crashed her car into two parked cars in Jersey City on Thursday.
Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Village Restaurants are backing a new lease for Healthbarn USA, the occupant of Habernickel Park Carriage House.
Trenton NJ, NJ Governor Phil Murphy said sexual harassment accusations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are “concerning” and supports an independent investigation by the neighboring state’s attorney general.
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County spent more than half a million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads telling residents to mask up, get tested. The county ran even coronavirus-related television ads last year on about 20 channels urging viewers to wear masks, adhere to social distancing guidelines, apply for emergency loans, get tested and get vaccinated.
River Vale NJ, New Jersey legislator controlled by the Democrats continues to do absolutely nothing when it comes to running the state or improving running the state . Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi some’s it all up in a Facebook post:
Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy vetoed a bill on Monday that he says would have allowed New Jersey bars and restaurants more freedom while operating outside amid the coronavirus pandemic. The bill would have permitted owners and operators of restaurants, bars, distilleries and breweries to continue to utilize outdoor spaces or public sidewalks as extensions of their business premises, Murphy said.