Weinberg Virtual Press Conference Scheduled for 2 PM
State Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-37) is expected to announce her retirement today in a virtual press conference scheduled for 2 p.m.
Menendez: ‘For the Good of the Country, Trump Should Step Aside’
WITHERSPOON APPOINTED TO VACANT DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER SEAT
(MAYS LANDING) Tonight, the members of the Atlantic County Democratic Committee from Hamilton and Egg Harbor Townships voted unanimously to appoint Thelma Witherspoon to the vacant District 3 Commissioner seat.
“I look forward to joining the Board of Commissioners and serving the residents of Hamilton and Egg Harbor Townships,” said Witherspoon. “I am hopeful that we will win on appeal, and I’d like to thank Chairman Suleiman and my legal team for fighting to preserve our hard-earned victory. Right now, I’m ready to get to work for our community.”
The Democrats filed an appeal last week which is currently awaiting a hearing in the Appellete Division.
Click here for copies of the vacancy paperwork filed on behalf of Thelma Witherspoon. For privacy purposes, home addresses have been redacted.
Report: Marijuana Deal Crumbles
Just as it seemed Gov. Phil Murphy’s office and the Legislature had come to an agreement that would end a years-long struggle to legalize marijuana in New Jersey, opposition from lawmakers has derailed the effort in another bizarre twist in the saga, NJ Advance Media has learned.
Trump Not Attending Biden Inauguration
President Trump tweeted this morning that he won’t be attending President-elect Biden’s inauguration on January 20th:
To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021
Danielsen Condemns ‘Lawless Act by Terrorists’
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17), a U.S. Army veteran, issued the following statement regarding the Trump-incited mob storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday:
“As the chairman of the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee, as well as a former member of our armed services, I took an oath to preserve and protect our nation and its Constitution. The actions yesterday in our nation’s capital was a lawless and a seditious act by terrorists who defiled the sanctity of our halls of democracy. For too long, too many ignored the warning signs and the failure therefore must be a shared blame. Words in fact matter and lies do have consequences. I call on our citizens to pray for our nation’s healing and to respect the rule of law. Without these values, we lessen ourselves, our nation and our democratic principles.”
Assemblyman Ralph Caputo on Wednesday’s Washington D.C. Mess
“The main mission of the Trump followers in my opinion was to destroy the original ballots of the electors. Thankfully a staff member thought quickly and secured them. Imagine if they got their hands on them. Last ditch effort to blow up the election.”
Armstead Not Ruling out 2021 Run Against Scutari
Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said he is mulling over whether to run against longtime foe state Senator Nick Scutari (D-22) this year.
“Yes, running against Nick is something I have been giving much thought to and have not ruled it out,” Armstead said on Thursday in a legislative election year.
Rep. Kim Aids Officers In Capitol Clean-Up
CD3 Rep. Andy Kim assisted police officers in cleaning up the Capitol following yesterday’s storming by protesters:
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., helps ATF police officers clean up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) @ap pic.twitter.com/hBsC70uxPW
— Andrew Harnik (@andyharnik) January 7, 2021
Appropriations Committee Holds Early Voting Bill
The Assembly Appropriations Committee this morning will not hear A-4830, the early voting bill, as originally scheduled, Chairman Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-3) announced at the hearing.
