Daniel Han

Daniel Han

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Reporter for POLITICO New Jersey

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Daniel Han
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NJ Dems for gov want to amend the state constitution for abortion rights. It’s a move that’s been debated in Trenton in recent years — but one that has not been endorsed by many legal experts and abortion-rights advocates in NJ, some of whom call it “unnecessary.” www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

politico.comNJ Democrats for governor want to amend the Constitution for abortion. Legal experts call it ‘unnecessary.’The proposal has been debated at the Statehouse in recent years and a Democratic lawmaker recently introduced legislation to start the process to amend the Constitution.

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Tracey Tully
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If you're wondering who is running for governor of NJ, or want a sense of where they stand on issues, take a look at this policy interactive our graphics gurus helped me compile. The comments section is also getting lively, if you're interested in weighing in.

nytimes.comNew Jersey Gubernatorial Race: Where Do the Governor Candidates Stand on the Issues? (Gift Article)The New York Times sent a wide-ranging survey to candidates for governor of New Jersey about housing, immigration, abortion, transit, affordability, schools and climate.
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On WNYC, @GovMurphy pushes back against host @NancySolomon2 saying @AndyKimNJ beat @FirstLadyNJ in the Senate Dem primary last year. "Andy didn't defeat Tammy, Tammy pulled out to preserve the party, and to keep unity on the party." (Tammy Murphy dropped out of the primary)

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From yesterday: The Murphy admin sent out a report projecting how much federal funds the state could lose under different Medicaid cut scenarios. Some projections show the state losing $5.2 billion in federal matching funds from Medicaid. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...

subscriber.politicopro.comPOLITICO Pro: Murphy administration: $5.2B in federal matching funds at risk over Medicaid cutsThe report described a financially devastating outcome for New Jersey hospitals.
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Camden dispatch: Indicted Dem power broker George Norcross shared the stage with Gov Murphy and 4 prior NJ Govs to highlight $3b project at Cooper hospital. Christie called Nocross indictment a "piece of garbage. "https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/28/norcross-new-jersey-governors-00201040

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Fred Daibes, a prominent NJ developer and who provided bribes to former NJ Sen. Bob Menendez, is sentenced to seven years in prison and hit with $1.75 million fine. Menendez sentencing is later today. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/29/n...

nytimes.comMenendez Co-Conspirator Sentenced to 7 Years as Ex-Senator Awaits FateRobert Menendez, a former senator from New Jersey, faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence after his conviction on federal corruption charges.
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Some news: Steve Sweeney, a Dem running for governor, says he would REPEAL New Jersey’s “sanctuary” state status. There’s no universal definition of “sanctuary” states/cities but generally refers to local govts that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

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Breaking: Longtime Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso pleads guilty to using town employees for his private business, must resign from office and barred from future public office or employment (via @NewJerseyOAG)

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Josh Gerstein
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Justice Department watchdog says politics may have tainted 2020 probes into NY-NJ nursing home deaths due to Covid. @JusticeOIG found official sent NY Post demand letters before states got them. w/ @danieljhan.bsky.social @NickReisman www.politico.com/news/2025/01...

politico.comWatchdog finds signs politics drove Trump DOJ’s probes of pandemic nursing home deathsAn inspector general’s report shows a Justice Department official called the inquiries, which were embarrassing to N.Y. and N.J. governors, “our last play on them before election.”

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