Earlier this year, PolitickerNJ reported that Gilbert "Whip" Wilson, of the 5th legislative district, is leaving the Assembly to run for Camden County sheriff. Yesterday, he explained why.
Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) this morning praised the selection of Nilsa Cruz-Perez to replace newly-elected U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-2) in the state senate in New Jersey's fifth legislative district, saying she brings a "unique perspective" to the post as one of the legislature's first ever Latinas.