After having so far failed to secure a position in Trump's administration, it looks like New Jersey's governor is still focused on doing what he can to get out of New Jersey.

There are essentially three ways to get involved and make a difference:

ONE: Be an activist. This is mainly about putting pressure on those in elected office who do not share your political position to change their opinion.

TWO: Work to get people elected who share your position. This is one of the main goals of the Sussex County Democratic Committee. All of our committee’s functions support this.

THREE: Do it yourself and run for office. This is a special person, one I’ve always admired.

The Louisiana U.S. Senate race that Ballotpedia predicted would go solidly Republican didn’t, and a Dec. 10 runoff between Democratic contender Foster Campbell and Republican nominee John Kennedy presents one last chance to put another Democrat in the Senate and add another voice to challenge the Trump agenda.

A three-member state appellate court on Thursday put the kibosh on the Christie administrations changes to the civil service system’s procedures in handing out promotions.

Michael Francis, a borough resident for 44 years, was sworn in as mayor of Hopatcong on Thursday.

The leading Republican candidate for governor has publicly come out against raising New Jersey’s minimum wage, and also opposes requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave.