New Jersey NEWS Round-Up Thursday March 8
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Hoping to send a message to the President, the Assembly will vote on the Iraq troop surge today. \”We have the Department of Defense trying to act like the State Department,\” said Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, D-Bergen, a veteran of Desert Storm. Check back here on Blue Jersey for the vote tallies.
Residents have a common law right to video record public meetings here in the state says the NJ Supreme Court in a ruling yesterday. \”Openness is a hallmark of democracy – a sacred maxim of our government – and video is but a modern instrument in that evolving pursuit,\” wrote Chief Justice James R. Zazzali. \”Arbitrary rules that curb the openness of a public meeting are barricades against effective democracy.
During his campaign for Mayor of Newark, Cory Booker promised accessibility and \”face time\” with city residents. He\’s keeping that vow.
Here\’s the latest on the snub of Loretta Wienberg by the Bergen County dems. You might wanna hold your nose before reading. The more this battle rages on the uglier it gets, but one thing is clear and that is Loretta\’s ongoing support for (and from) the state\’s liberal netroots.
One gay couple had to shop around to find a township that would help them tie the knot. It took a while, but now the happy couple is just looking to live happily ever after. Finally.
Switching gears a bit, Trish Graber from NJ.com is reporting on the turnabout of the GOP regarding this probe by the Office of Legislative Services. Minority leader Leonard Lance promised a public airing, but now suddenly his party has gotted tight-lipped. Find out why.
The BurlCo GOP is fielding former Philly Flier to run for Assembly against Herb Conaway. Ironic that a left winger on the ice is a right winger in life. Judge for yourself.
Did I miss something? Got a newsy tip? Lay it one me, Blue Jerseyans!
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