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Daniel Han

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Reporter for POLITICO New Jersey

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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
New from me: New Jersey lawmakers steered state money to employers, relatives and clients www.politico.com/news/2026/06...
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New Jersey lawmakers steered state money to employers, relatives and clients
Add-ons to the state budget have become an annual tradition for the Democrats who control the state Legislature.
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
New from me: He swiped right. She was recording everything. A Democratic aide to then-Gov. Phil Murphy thought he met his “forever person.” She was undercover. www.politico.com/news/2026/06...
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‘I thought I had my future wife’: The Florida woman catfishing America’s political class
He swiped right. She was recording everything.
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
NEWS: @GovMurphy put his children on state board just before leaving office, POLITICO has learned. www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
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NJ governor put his children on state board just before leaving office
Democrat Phil Murphy's appointments are not the only controversial acts he made just before ending his two terms.
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
NJ Gov’s race: There’s a crowded field looking to succeed @GovMurphy. What direction will candidates take the state? Where are they on the issues? Introducing the Murphy Meter, which shows what candidates think on issues relative to Murphy. www.politico.com/interactives...
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The Murphy Meter: Where NJ's governor candidates could change policy positions
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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...
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NJ 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 @traceytully.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
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.
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New 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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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
2025 news: GOP Gov candidate Bill Spadea wants to end flu shot requirements in NJ. They are currently required for health care workers and pre-k/child care enrollment. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
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POLITICO Pro: Spadea vows to end flu shot requirements as governor
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
On the radio, @GovMurphy says he's "not a crypto guy." "I don't get the use case, the reason for it to exist. ... It's not it's not jazzing me, at least at the moment."
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Interesting: Newark Mayor @rasjbaraka says the Trump admin’s new ICE detention center can’t open without satisfying permitting reqs.
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
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...
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POLITICO Pro: Murphy administration: $5.2B in federal matching funds at risk over Medicaid cuts
The report described a financially devastating outcome for New Jersey hospitals.
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
What does @AndyKimNJ think of the ballot design bill passed by the Assembly? "I didn't like it." subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
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POLITICO Pro: Kim on ballot redesign bill: 'I didn't like it'
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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. "www.politico.com/news/2025/01/28/no…
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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...
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Menendez Co-Conspirator Sentenced to 7 Years as Ex-Senator Awaits Fate
Robert Menendez, a former senator from New Jersey, faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence after his conviction on federal corruption charges.
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
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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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Some news: A spox for Gov. Phil Murphy weighs in on ICE’s Newark raids.
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Dem state Sen. @PaulASarlo wades into culture wars in interview with @SteveAdubato: “Males shouldn’t be participating in women’s sports, whether it’s at the rec level, the high school level, the collegiate level. Period.” “I’m not afraid to say it.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoHe...
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Sen. Paul Sarlo addresses affordability and end-of-life care in New Jersey
YouTube video by Steve Adubato
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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
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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Daniel Han @danieljhan.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Breaking: Newly minted NJ State Commission of Investigation CEO Tiffany Williams Brewer is resigning. Follows @AsburyParkPress reporting that the CEO has a residency in Maryland.
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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
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...
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Watchdog finds signs politics drove Trump DOJ’s probes of pandemic nursing home deaths
An 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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