Robert Barr

Beck on Republican caucus rumblings: “I don’t think it’s new”

The state Senate Republican caucus may have experienced a frisson of friction last week because of several controversial votes, but according to state Senator Jennifer Beck (R-11), occasional policy potholes are part of the process and not a sign of deeper party dissension.

By Mark Bonamo

Former governors pen letter urging senate to block controversial Pinelands Commission nominee

TRENTON -- Four former governors of New Jersey are urging the leadership in the state senate to block the confirmation of a controversial nomination to South Jersey Pinelands Commission, siding with environmentalists and conservationist who argue the appoint could undermine the independence of the 15-member board.

By Chase Brush

Under shadow of budget address, Judiciary quietly approves Chrisite’s Pinelands Commission nominee

TRENTON -- Under the cover of a budget address scheduled for delivery by Gov. Chris Christie's just moments later, the Senate Judiciary Committee quietly passed a long-awaited but controversial appointment to the state's Pineland Commission at a contentious hearing today.

By Chase Brush

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