Scared? What (few) Democrats have said about party boss takedown
Several Democrats — in Congress, one in state Senate and some candidates — who commented on racketeering and other charges facing NJ power broker George Norcross.
Sue Altman
Progressives say NJ, like NYC, should let legal noncitizens vote
Progressive activists say New Jersey should follow the lead of New York City and allow noncitizens legally living here the right to vote in local elections.
Email only for public to comment on 2021 state budget
The Legislature begins its review of Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget Tuesday, with the typical four-month marathon turned into a sprint concluding in three weeks.
Time to raise taxes in NJ? Hikes urged to narrow $10B shortfall
Progressive groups say spending cuts can't be the only option for addressing shortfalls in New Jersey's current and upcoming budgets.
Raise taxes on rich — they won't leave NJ, progressives say
A coalition called For The Many New Jersey wants increased taxes for the most wealthy, a higher sales tax and cuts to corporate business tax loopholes.
Protester dragged from NJ powerbroker hearing
Sue Altman, director of New Jersey Working Families, was hauled from the hearing by troopers.
Putting PARCC in reverse, NJ lawmakers look to block graduation requirement
Lawmakers took a first step toward blocking New Jersey from requiring high-school students to pass the PARCC to earn a diploma.