Why is sweeney acting governor

Yes, it's a big storm, but nothing has changed as far as the functions of government. Around the state, some commentators and critics were questioning the executive office's vacation planning. In Atlantic City, which got nearly 20 inches of snow, an Atlantic City Press editorial asked why the state had bothered to change the constitution to add a lieutenant governor if both executives were going to travel out of the state at the same time. And while praising Sweeney's performance, Sen. Raymond Lesniak D.

Skip to content Share Icon. Facebook Logo. Today, it gives extraordinary powers to one man — acting Gov. The good people of New Jersey specifically voted to amend the constitution in to avoid reposing the awesome powers of the governorship in the Senate president whenever the actual governor left the state.

They created the office of the lieutenant governor to avoid this constitutionally confusing scenario. Alas, Gov. Chris Christie and Lt. The wise people of New Jersey voted for divided government, but this week, a Democrat holds all the cards. There is nothing — nothing!

That means Sweeney who also blocked Christie from installing a Republican majority on the state Supreme Court, by the way could sign some important pieces of legislation and instantly become one of the most efficient if not productive governors in history.

For instance, Sweeney could sign a bill allowing municipalities to establish civil penalties for smoking in public places. He could sign legislation allowing victims or witnesses in domestic violence and sexual assault cases to testify by closed circuit television under certain circumstances, instead of testifying in person. The more you know. The last time Christie and Guadagno both left the state was in Sweeney was in charge during a big snowstorm while Christie took his family to Disney World and Guadagno was in Mexico.

However, in an incredible show of restraint, a Sweeney spokesman, Rich McGrath, said Monday that the ubermensch of New Jersey government has no plans to sign any of the 51 bills Christie and Guadagno left behind for him to consider.

A Permits a victim or witness of any age to testify by closed circuit television under certain circumstances in prosecutions for domestic violence, sexual assault, and certain other crimes. A Provides increased tax credit amounts under Grow New Jersey Assistance Program for certain businesses that have collaborative research relationships with colleges or universities. S Revises New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program to require applicants first exhaust federal student loans, require income verification, and limit total student loan amounts.

A Requires State Comptroller to report findings of audit compliance reviews. The strategy appears sound, its execution well thought out, and the end result clear and within reach. No need for Sweeney to include Iowa and New Hampshire on his list of desirable vacation spots. Carl Golden is a senior contributing analyst with the William J.

Why bother having elections in NJ when Sweeney and Norcross have control of the boardElections, old elections; voting machines that are rigged and ballots that are tossed by the same people who work the polls For decades. Why buck against people who stoop to the lowest form of defamation and slander. Who use their media to create fake news and who position themselves prominently on the ballot for everyone to see while the opponents are placed on the far column all jumbled up which is direct blantant voter suppression.

You can unsubscribe anytime. Breaking News: Ciattarelli out; Running for Governor in Why run when Sweeney and Norcross control Everyone.

No good will come to him for all the dirt he has done to innocent people.