Daniel Han (@danieljhan.bksy.social)
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Currently in New Jersey for @POLITICO, reach me [email protected]. @aaja member.
NEWS: Trump has withdrawn Alina Habba's nomination to be US attorney in New Jersey, part of a multistep maneuver intended to keep her in the position as acting US attorney beyond an initial Friday deadline.
Over 250 people want to testify on the IHRA/state definition of anti semitism bill, committee chair Karabinchak says. Each speaker is given three minutes. That’s 12.5 hours of testimony.
Jam packed assembly committee room today! Two big ticket bills up: One to create a state definition of anti-semitism, the other is to overhaul the state’s public worker health insurance program.
Jam packed assembly committee room today! Two big ticket bills up: One to create a state definition of anti-semitism, the other is to overhaul the state’s public worker health insurance program.
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.@USAttyHabba has been doing a great job in making NJ safe again. Nonetheless, politically minded judges refused to allow her to continue in her position, replacing Alina with the First Assistant. Accordingly, the First Assistant United States Attorney in New Jersey has just…
Federal judges in NJ decline to make @AlinaHabba the permanent US Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Federal prosecutor Desiree Grace was chosen for the job by prosecutors. Sets up a potential showdown with the White House. Trump admin wanted Habba to keep the post
Interesting that @Jack4NJ’s Lt Gov pick is someone who has been praised by @RepSherrill (Sherrill reps Morris county in congress)
For 35 years, the @morrissheriffnj’s Crime Stoppers program has aided law enforcement & kept communities safe. At the annual Crime Stoppers dinner last night, I was honored to present a congressional certificate to Sheriff Gannon and John Sette to commemorate this anniversary.
News: @Jack4NJ to announce Morris County Sheriff James Gannon as his Lt. Gov. pick, as per two ppl familiar. Pick will be announced at an event tomorrow in Boonton. First reported by NJ Globe.
Rare @GovMurphy & @GovChristie event in Trenton. Both are at the Statehouse for an event unveiling the portrait of former Lt. Gov Kim Guadagno.
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.@USAttyHabba has brought steady leadership and sound judgment as Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. She has the full confidence of @POTUS and DOJ. District judges should use their authority to keep her in place.
Good morning from Camden, where Dem candidate for Gov @MikieSherrill is talking to health care providers on the impact of the new GOP domestic megabill that just became law.
State actuaries propose massive premium increases for public plans. 19.7% for state actives and a staggering 37% (!!) for locals
Interesting: NJ AG Matt Platkin is weighing in against the Camden County Dem machine in a lawsuit stemming over a fight on who controls the local Cherry Hill Dems club.
In our democratic system, voters determine the outcome of an election. And elections have consequences. No one gets to change the rules after the election and subvert the will of voters. We’re committed to protecting the integrity of elections in Cherry Hill and across NJ.
Some post-budget news: A key part of NJ's 988 suicide prevention program may not have enough funding to operate this Fall. @GovMurphy wanted a 40 cent monthly fee on phone plans to fund 988, but lawmakers rejected the tax proposal. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/0…
A post-mortem on the NJEA’s multi-million dollar bet on the NJ Dem primary (w @madfernandez616)
A $40 million flameout in New Jersey’s race for governor puts scrutiny on teachers union ow.ly/BTU4106ehA6
A spox for @GovMurphy defends his record on labor as public sector unions fight the governor over a budget deal that includes a push to find $100 million in savings from the state workers health insurance program.
Group of protestors kicked out of the Senate gallery for protesting the budget deal that diverts $45 mil in opioid settlement funds.
NJ Democratic Party platform now includes occupation of Staten Island
New York and New Jersey are two different places. Common mistake!
BREAKING NEWS: The Senate parliamentarian just struck a massive blow to Republicans' Medicaid cuts, per announcement from Senate Budget Dems NOT compliant w/ Byrd Rule (meaning they need to be stripped or overrule parl): -provider tax crackdown (!!!) -limiting fed $ for states…