AFL-CIO endorses candidates for elections
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By Max Pizarro
The State AFL-CIO today formally endorsed state Sen. Barbara Buono (D-18) for governor at its conference in Atlantic City.
Trades Council releases endorsements
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By Darryl R. Isherwood
The New Jersey Building and Construction Trades Council today endorsed 100 candidates for election to the state legislature.
Among those endorsed were 33 Senate candidates and 67 Assembly candidates. This year 19 Republicans – seven in the Senate and 12 in the Assembly – got the nod from the trades council. The council did not endorse in seven Senate districts and five Assembly districts and only one candidate was endorsed in three Assembly races.
Troy Singleton honored by AMVETS-New Jersey for work on behalf of vets
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by Danielle Camilli
Assemblyman Troy Singleton has proved to be a friend to the military.
For his efforts, the 7th District Democrat from Palmyra will be honored Saturday as the New Jersey State Assemblyman of the Year for 2012 by AMVETS-New Jersey at its annual Commander Reception in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County.