Scutari lauds Murphy's pick of Noriega for N.J. Supreme Court

Senate President Nicholas Scutari today praised Gov. Phil Murphy’s nomination of Michael Noriega to the New Jersey Supreme Court but stopped short of making an immediate endorsement. “I am proud to have another Supreme Court nominee from Union County, particularly from my home district,” Scutari told the New Jersey Globe. “Mr. Noriega is a skilled attorney who is respected within the legal community. He has extensive experience representing clients in the courtroom as a private attorney and a public defender.” Still, Scutari hinted that he’s not ready to rush into...