Max Pizarro

1 week ago | insidernj.com | Max Pizarro

Bracing for the impact of Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" tax bill, state Senator Benjie Wimberly (D-35) says he hopes those wearing "rose colored glasses" when it comes to the President and his agenda finally wake up and come to their senses. "As now written, state officials said the bill would reduce federal funding for New Jersey’s Medicaid program by $3.6 billion — nearly one-quarter of the $14.9 billion the state expected to get from Washington, D.C. — for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

1 week ago | go.shr.lc | Max Pizarro

Bracing for the impact of Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" tax bill, state Senator Benjie Wimberly (D-35) says he hopes those wearing "rose colored glasses" when it comes to the President and his agenda finally wake up and come to their senses.

1 month ago | insidernj.com | Max Pizarro

That was the word multiple North Jersey insiders this week used to describe the campaign of U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11). Great candidate. Terrific resume. Laudable record of public service. It went beyond the usual rant born of rathole misogyny and political insider pathology.

1 month ago | go.shr.lc | Max Pizarro

By Max Pizarro | April 25, 2025, 4:25 pm | in The Diner Booth "Concern."That was the word multiple North Jersey insiders this week used to describe the campaign of U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11). Great candidate. Terrific resume. Laudable record of public service. But... "Concern."It went beyond the usual rant born of rathole misogyny and political insider pathology.

1 month ago | insidernj.com | Max Pizarro

That was what the source said from atop a bar stool this week. The information must be handled gingerly, of course, because Hudson becomes obsessed with Hudson with even the mere suggestion of a contest, but in this case, the drama transcends the county, with gubernatorial repercussions. The source of the intrigue boils down to Steve Fulop, the mayor of Jersey City and a candidate for governor in the Democratic Primary.