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The $100,000 Dinner: Gov. Mikie Sherrill Faces Backlash Over “Dark Money” Inaugural Loophole

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Sherrill team utilized a well-known but controversial loophole to bypass these ethics requirements

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East Rutherford NJ, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill campaigned on a promise to “get dark money out of politics,” but her road to the statehouse is being paved with six-figure checks and secret donor lists.

While the public celebrates a new administration, a select group of business executives, lobbyists, and union leaders recently enjoyed exclusive access to the Governor at a ritzy pre-inaugural dinner—where the entry fee started at a staggering $100,000.

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Candidate Gannon Vows to Scrap NJ’s Affordable Housing Doctrine: What it Means for the Mount Laurel Rule

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NJ Election BOMBSHELL: Candidate Vows to END the Controversial Mount Laurel Affordable Housing Law

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Trenton NJ, the debate over affordable housing in New Jersey just escalated. Republican lieutenant governor candidate James Gannon has publicly stated he would “absolutely” look to ditch the state’s standing affordable housing requirements, putting the spotlight squarely on the decades-old Mount Laurel Doctrine.

During a debate on PIX11 News, Gannon signaled a desire for a radical shift in how New Jersey addresses housing equity, arguing the current system is flawed.

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Where is Mikie Sherrill? Ciattarelli Attacks Opponent for Missing Votes and Debates

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Ciattarelli Criticizes Mikie Sherrill for “Missing in Action” on the Campaign Trail

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Trenton NJ, the race for New Jersey governor is heating up with sharp criticism from Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli aimed at his opponent, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill. Ciattarelli has accused Sherrill of being “missing in action,” citing her absence from public events, missed congressional votes, and a refusal to participate in debates.

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Why the Garden State Governor’s Race Is a National Political Battleground

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Democrats and Republicans Pour Millions Into Tight New Jersey Governor’s Race

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Trenton NJ, the race for New Jersey governor is turning into a high-stakes battle, with both the Democratic and Republican parties investing millions to secure a victory. The surge in spending comes as new polls show a surprisingly tight contest in a state typically seen as reliably blue.

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Governor Murphy Under Fire as NJ Voters Blame Trenton for Soaring Electric Bills

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s skyrocketing electricity bills are sparking outrage, and voters are pointing fingers squarely at Governor Phil Murphy’s energy policies. According to the latest Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll, conducted in partnership with the Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey, utility companies top the blame list — but nearly one in five voters now say Murphy himself is responsible for the surge in costs.

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Cory “Spartacus” Booker Melts Down (Again) — This Time at Fellow Democrats

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???? Cory Booker’s Latest Senate Show: Spartacus 2 — The Rant Awakens

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Washington, D.C. – Grab your popcorn, folks—Cory Booker is back at it with another high-octane Senate speech that had more drama than a Bravo reunion special.

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