New Jersey’s Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, who announced last year she would be retiring from state politics after almost 30 years of service to the Garden State is expected to resign today. Her resignation comes a few days ahead of her scheduled parting to take a position on the board of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Outgoing Senate President Steve Sweeney announced in a statement yesterday that he appointed Weinberg to the position. She has been one of the most influential lawmakers in the state and a champion for women’s rights. Another legislative champion for the rights of women is Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle. The outgoing lawmaker from Bergen County made a play to take over Weinberg’s seat but lost to Gordon Johnson in the primary. Now the 16-year veteran is reflecting on her years of service in her final days in office with Chief Political Correspondent Michael Aron.
Assemblywoman Huttle reflects on final days in office
Huttle is known for championing rights of women
Chief Political Correspondent
Michael Aron has been reporting on New Jersey politics for 42 years. He semi-retired in 2020 but continues to report on elections and other special coverage.