
Stephen Sweeney


Senate President Stephen Sweeney says minimum wage workers in New Jersey deserve an increase in pay, which will benefit the economy as a whole. He ...

Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon says when Democrats use poor revenue numbers to criticize the governor, it makes New Jersey look bad.

The latest job numbers from two different surveys are conflicting, causing some to praise New Jersey's progress and others to criticize lack of growth.

The Democratic National Convention is being held in Charlotte this week and New Jersey Democrats are showing their support for President Barack Obama.

The Assembly Speaker says that now that Gov. Chris Christie has put himself in the national spotlight, he will want to have successes at home, ...

By signing the legislation merging New Jersey’s higher education institutions, Gov. Christie started the process that will greatly expand Rutgers and Rowan universities.

Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law that will change requirements for attaining and keeping tenure for New Jersey's grade school teachers.

Gaming, Sports and Entertainment Advisory Commission Chairman Jon Hanson believes funds will be available to finish American Dream and agrees with a recommendation he made ...

In a 3-2 decision, New Jersey Supreme Court justices found that increasing judges' pension and benefits contributions equated to a decrease in salary, which is ...

Camden Mayor Dana Redd cites the dedication of Cooper Medical School, a regional police system and work on the city's schools as indications that Camden ...


Because the budget wasn't negotiated with Christie, Sen. Stephen Sweeney said Gov. Chris Christie will likely line item veto parts of the state spending plan ...

Sen. Ronald Rice said George Norcross is involved in the proposal as a way to build his businesses, not to enhance healthcare or higher education.

Senate President Stephen Sweeney opposes a referendum on the issue, saying "when the majority has the opportunity, it always denies the minority the same rights ...

Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver and Majority Leader Louis Greenwald explain their tax cut plan, as well as comment on other current events.


Sen. Stephen Sweeney believes the Senate might be able to override Gov. Christie's veto of the marriage equality bill.


Senate President Steve Sweeney is not considering the millionaire's tax in his plan because the governor will not approve it. He says he refuses to ...