Also in New Jersey, Senator Loretta Weinberg was chosen by the Democratic caucus to replace Senator Barbara Buono as majority leader.

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ALSO IN NEW JERSEY, SENATOR LORETTA WEINBERG was chosen by the Democratic caucus to replace Senator Barbara Buono as majority leader. Buono decided right before the caucus met not to seek re-election to her post, reportedly because she did not have the votes and chose to step aside. Senator Stephen Sweeney will continue as Senate president and Senator Thomas Kean Jr. will continue as minority leader. In the Assembly, Louis...