Matt Friedman is a Reporter and author of NJ Playbook. He covers a diverse range of topics including elections, government, politics, and public policy, with a particular focus on transportation policy and regulation. His work has been featured in notable outlets such as CNN, POLITICO, and Yahoo News.
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Good Friday morning! Is Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew's “undying” support for President Donald Trump, uh, dying?
Good Monday morning! I've been critical of the Election Law Enforcement Commission lately. But to its credit, it showed last week that it is receptive to public feedback.
Good Tuesday morning! Democratic Rep. Herb Conaway won his first House election in 2024 by almost 9 percentage points.
Good Wednesday morning! “Greedy millionaire.” That's Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s closing message about Rebecca Bennett , who
Good Thursday morning! Forgive me if you're getting tired of my rants about the gradual decline of government transparency, but this is the most outrageous example yet.
In the latest sign of how much Democrats fear the Trump administration will interfere in the midterm elections, the state Senate yesterday attempted — without even holding a committee hearing — to pass legislation extending the existing ban on state and local law enforcement from being within 100 feet of polling places to federal law enforcement and active-duty military.
Good Monday morning! Seamus Patrick O'Toole is a very active advocate for the Palestinian people.
Good Tuesday morning! Does early-voting data tell us anything? I'm often hesitant to read too much into it, but the numbers coming out of New Jersey are striking, and I think Republicans may be dreading next Tuesday.
By: Phillip Groden, Matthew Carroll, Sofie Friedman, Paul Saunders, Matt Friedman, Connor Fitzpatrick
Rates of sudden cardiac arrest in male runners completing marathons and half-marathons increased significantly between 2020 and 2023 compared with prior
Good Thursday morning! State Sen. Owen Henry has a new heart. He had a transplant this summer, which he's been pretty quiet about until now.
