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Politico
3 days ago
- Politics
- Politico
Who's the boss?
Good Friday morning! Who's the boss? Steve Fulop, according to George Norcross' super PAC. American Representative Majority this month began blanketing South Jersey with mailers. The group is targeting Fulop-aligned South Jersey Assembly candidates challenging mostly incumbents backed by the South Jersey Democratic machine. 'A North Jersey party boss is funding his own candidates in South Jersey elections,' reads one of them, which shows a stream of money flowing across the state from roughly the location of Jersey City to the 4th Legislative District, where Fulop-backed candidates Brian Everett and Vonetta Hawkins are challenging incumbent Democrats Cody Miller and Dan Hutchison. The PAC is also sending out positive mailers about Miller and Hutchison. I've also seen mailers attacking Evesham Councilmember Eddie Freeman, who's challenging the Democratic party-backed candidates in the 8th District, including Assemblymember Andrea Katz. They include a big red arrow pointing to a photo of Steve Fulop that says 'Now he's running with a North Jersey Party Boss backing him.' Meanwhile, the Camden City Democratic Committee, which of course is not permitted to coordinate with super PACs, sent out a mailer going after a Fulop-backed slate of Camden council candidates for 'supporting North Jersey Party Boss Steve Fulop for Governor.' Just like the mailer going after the 8th District Fulop candidates, the Camden mailer not only used the same language about Fulop but even needlessly capitalized the words 'party boss.' You can see how strong the law is that bars super PACs from coordinating with campaigns. None of the mailers I've seen are aimed at helping longtime Norcross ally Steve Sweeney, a Fulop rival for governor. Sweeney has his own super PAC. Interestingly, the one funded by the Camden Democrats actually criticizes the Assembly candidates for being 'against Mayor Vic Carstarphen and Ras Baraka for Governor.' (Carstarphen endorsed Baraka.) I don't know how much money American Representative Majority is putting into this effort. The good news is that the 11-day preelection reports for PACs are due today. So far, super PACs backing almost every gubernatorial candidate in both primaries have spent tens of millions combined in the election, but today is the first time we'll get solid info about who's funding them. FEEDBACK? Reach me at mfriedman@ WHERE'S MURPHY — In Lakewood at 11 a.m. to talk about Medicaid QUOTE OF THE DAY: 'Josh is too short to be governor.' — Teaneck Councilmember Mike Pagan, on Josh Gottheimer, supposedly joking HAPPY BIRTHDAY — Owen Henry, Jeanne Fox, Sue Nemeth. Saturday for Amy Pfeiffer. Sunday for Phil Angarone, Muhammed Akil WHAT TRENTON MADE FORTRESS OF SQUALORTUDE — 'From 'fortress' to palace, work on N.Y.C.'s massive new Port Authority Bus Terminal begins,' by NJ Advance Media's Larry Higgs: 'Long suffering bus commuters who've trudged through the dreary, aging Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan had reasons to be cheerful Thursday with the ceremonial tossing of dirt to build a $10 billion replacement. The ground breaking, presided over by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, concludes an 11-year process to build a $10 billion replacement for the aging bus terminal on the same site while continuing to serve commuters and travelers. At the ceremony held on a lot near the existing terminal on 42nd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, officials spoke about their high expectations for the new bus terminal. 'When you take the bus in, I want everyone to have a wow factor when they come in,' Hochul said.' STOP. GOTTHAMMER TIME — 'Money talks: A legendary N.J. fundraiser never lost an election. But will his superpower be enough this time?' by NJ Advance Media's AJ McDougall: 'Even his fiercest critics will admit: Josh Gottheimer knows how to work a room. It's arguably the skill that has bestowed upon him perhaps his greatest asset as a New Jersey congressman: his staggeringly large war chest. The one that put him heads and shoulders above the other 434 members of the House of Representatives last year with the most cash on hand ($20.7 million — $3 million more than the next richest legislator). The one that has scared off any would-be primary challengers in his district for the past four years. The one that earned him the nickname 'The Human Fundraising Machine.' Fundraising dominance is not the flashiest political weapon, nor does it make you bulletproof. … It can even be a liability — particularly in a gubernatorial race where your Democratic opponents are hinting you might be beholden to Wall Street. But fundraising is still a superpower, and one that has worked for the 50-year-old Gottheimer.' THE BLUDGEOT — 'Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing 'unexpected and devastating' cuts to a major South Jersey health center that treats abused children, advocates warn,' by The Philadelphia Inquirer's Alfred Lubrano: 'A major South Jersey health center that treats children who are the victims of neglect or abuse will have its funding eliminated in Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed 2026 budget, which advocates say will threaten the mental and physical well-being of young people in seven counties. At a time when Medicaid as well as national public health and research programs face spending reductions under President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress, New Jersey's Democratic governor's proposed cuts to the Rowan-Virtua CARES Institute further jeopardize the social safety net for children and families, according to its director Rachel Silliman Cohen.' SOULJA VOID — 'Stand With Crypto removes Soulja Boy from NJ governor rally after discovering sexual assault fine,' by Coindesk's Nikhilesh De: 'Rapper Soulja Boy will no longer perform at Stand With Crypto's 'get out the vote' event in Jersey City next week due to a court finding him liable for sexual battery and assault, a spokesperson told CoinDesk on Thursday … An external spokesperson for Stand With Crypto said in a statement that the organization was 'not aware of the recent legal developments involving Soulja Boy.' 'Given this information, we have removed him from our event lineup. 070 Shake will still perform at our June 5th rally and we look forward to bringing together New Jersey's crypto community to demonstrate the political power of crypto voters ahead of the gubernatorial primary,' according to the statement.' YOU GO, GURAL — 'What will it take for New Jersey racetracks to get the go-ahead to add casinos?' by Casino Reports' John Brennan: 'A New Jersey bill that is designed to allow the construction of casinos at the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park was introduced this month by two Democrat state senators, Paul Sarlo and Vin Gopal. But the language of the proposal could change greatly between now and the targeted statewide referendum that could be on the ballot in November 2026. 'This bill is designed to allow us to start the conversation,' said Monmouth Park racetrack operator Dennis Drazin … Drazin said that while [Meadowlands Racetrack owner Jeff] Gural is determined to have a full-fledged casino at the Meadowlands, one possible compromise — if necessary — would be to feature only slot machines at his Monmouth County site. Yonkers Raceway and Aqueduct are called 'racinos' because they currently follow that model of offering slot machine play but not traditional table games. Gural — who personally spent $5 million on the ill-fated 2016 casino effort — remains convinced that a question regarding opening a casino at his track in East Rutherford would be approved.' — AP: 'Wrangling in New Jersey primaries tests messaging on Trump for November and beyond' — WAPO: 'This state swung toward Trump. But now Democrats want a governor to fight him' — 'How do N.J. governor candidates stand on immigration enforcement? Here's what all 11 told us' — 'Here's how the Democrats running to be governor say they'll make New Jersey more affordable' — 'Teens are brawling at malls, carnivals and the Shore. These N.J. laws would combat it' TRUMP ERA NEVERMIND — 'Ocean County commissioners walk back concerns over proposed Medicaid cuts,' by the Asbury Park Press' Erik Larsen: 'Ocean County commissioners on Wednesday softened their previous criticism of planned changes to Medicaid in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a week after the GOP-led legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Residents packed a public meeting of the Board of Commissioners on May 21 to complain about proposed cuts to Medicaid in the bill … Commissioner Jack Kelly, board director, even said he would introduce a resolution to formalize the board's opposition to Medicaid cuts, which is still expected to be adopted at its next regular meeting on Wednesday, June 4 … Over the past week, two commissioners said their concerns about Medicaid cuts in the bill had been assuaged by the county's two congressmen — Reps. Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew, both Republicans who voted for the legislation. In conversations with the congressmen after their votes, Commissioners Jennifier Bacchione and Virginia E. Haines said they were assured that the Medicaid changes would target only waste, abuse and fraud — not anyone who addressed the county commission meeting last week.' — 'Northfield Democrat will run to take on Jeff Van Drew' — 'NJ in thick of fight against Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship' — 'Pride, and prejudice: What happens to marriage equality now in NJ and nation?' LOCAL NOW STREAMING: LUIS VELEZ — 'Why was the body cam video muted at the scene of a Paterson councilman's car crash?' by The Paterson Press' Joe Malinconico: 'The police body camera video from the scene of Councilman Luis Velez's May 12 auto crash contained 27 minutes of footage for which the audio was muted, including at least one instance in which Velez was speaking in the police officer's presence. Neither Paterson police nor City Hall officials provided an explanation for the extensive muting of the crash scene recording, which ran for 33 minutes and 49 seconds. The portion that was muted amounted to about 80% of the footage from the scene of the collision involving Velez. The other driver, Knolaisha Washington of Paterson, has said she believes Velez was drunk at the time of the 1:43 a.m. crash, which she asserted was caused by the councilman going through a red light at the intersection of Madison and 12th avenues … The video from the crash scene begins with the audio on as Velez is describing the crash to the officer. The fact that the video provided by city officials begins with the sound turned on is highly unusual.' McCOMBING THE COUNTRY — 'Camden school district announces plans to search for new superintendent,' by The Philadelphia Inquirer's Melanie Burney: 'The Camden school district plans to conduct a national search for a new schools chief to replace outgoing Superintendent Katrina T. McCombs. The search is scheduled to begin in June and take months, the district said in an announcement. A new superintendent is expected to start in November. State Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer will select the new superintendent with approval from the state Board of Education. The Camden school advisory board has no say. For the first time since the state took control of Camden schools in 2013, there will be a search for a superintendent, and it will include a survey and community forums for residents to give input.' SILENCED BY THE LAMB — 'No tax increase in Toms River budget; mayor slams rival as 'far left liberal socialist',' by the Asbury Park Press' Jean Mikle: 'Councilimember Justin Lamb called for a five-minute recess in the middle of the meeting after Deacon Ted Foley, archdeacon in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, began questioning the council and mayor about an ordinance introduced last month that would allow the township to acquire — or seize via eminent domain — three private marinas, a plot of vacant land, and the 11-acre Christ Episcopal Church property. The mayor envisions a downtown park on the church land, including a soccer field, pickleball courts, a skatepark and a playground. [Councilmember Tom] Nivison said that [Mayor Dan] Rodrick was attempting to seize the church because he was upset about a proposal to build a 17-bed overnight shelter for the homeless on the church property … When Foley tried to continue his questioning, Lamb told him his time was up and asked for the next speaker to come up. Speakers at council meetings are allowed three minutes to ask questions or make comments to the council. When Foley did not sit down, Lamb at first asked that police officers in the crowd remove him, and then instead called for a recess.' — 'Chaos erupts at Toms River council meeting, as the fight to save church continues' — 'Governor backs Jimmy Davis for Hudson sheriff over incumbent' — 'Girlfriend of NJ councilwoman's accused killer testifies: He gave me gun' — 'Solomon announces citywide plan to combat homelessness in Jersey City' EVERYTHING ELSE SETON HELL — 'Alleged 'severe hazing, abuse and misconduct': Seton Hall hit with lawsuit over baseball program,' by the Asbury Park Press' Jerry Carino: 'Seton Hall University, already embroiled in two lawsuits involving its previous president and an archdiocese-ordered investigation into its current one, was hit with another lawsuit Wednesday — this by a former baseball player who filed a complaint in federal court alleging 'severe hazing, abuse and misconduct' endured as a freshman in the program during August and September of 2024. The lawsuit by plaintiff 'John Doe,' obtained by Gannett New Jersey, names the Seton Hall University, its head baseball coach Rob Sheppard, and three former teammates.' I SURVIVED THE JELLY ESCAPE OF 2025 — 'Black bear escapes enclosure at Turtle Back Zoo, but didn't get far,' by NJ Advance Media's Stephanie Loder: 'A Turtle Back Zoo's black bear named 'Jelly' temporarily escaped her enclosure on Thursday morning through an unlocked gate before the zoo opened to the public. The 20-year-old bear walked through an unlocked gate at the West Orange zoo and was discovered by staff in less than five minutes, according to a statement issued zoo official. Jelly didn't get far. The black bear was just a few feet from her enclosure in an area that is not accessible to the public, zoo officials said.' MURPHY PLEDGES TOUGH NEW LINEN CONTROL MEASURES — 'Improperly secured linens at Bergen hotel caused guest injury in fall from bed, suit says,' by The Record's Kaitlyn Kanzler: 'A guest at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe is accusing the hotel of improperly securing sheets, causing the mattress to shift and her to fall on the floor and injure herself. Michigan residents Carol Rosenberg and her husband, David Ellison, filed a lawsuit saying that during their May 2023 stay, Rosenberg slid out of bed and was injured while sleeping in a 'handicap accessible' room. The lawsuit says the mattress shifted off the box spring or base and Rosenberg fell, hitting her nightstand with her head, face and neck before landing on the floor, hitting her back, legs and arms. The suit alleges that the hotel was neglectful and improperly maintained the room by failing to place the sheets properly or by using sheets that weren't the correct size.' — '[Hackensack-Meridian] nurse alleges in lawsuit he was fired for pro-Palestinian speech' — 'New Jersey's largest nurses union warns of a possible strike if hospitals don't provide safe staffing ratios' — 'Rutgers-Newark's new chancellor is a cyber tech expert'
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
TMC announces candidate for Kaliganj assembly constituency bypoll
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 27 (ANI): The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) announced Alifa Ahmed as their candidate from the Kaliganj assembly constituency ahead of the bypoll, which is set to take place on June 19. The Kaliganj assembly constituency was declared vacant following the death of TMC MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed. TMC shared a post on their official 'X' handle and informed about the development. 'AITC, under the inspiration and guidance of Chairperson Mamata Banerjee, we are pleased to announce the candidate for the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly By-election scheduled for 19th June, 2025', the 'X' post read. On May 25, the Election Commission of India announced dates for by-elections on five assembly constituencies across four states. These include Gujarat's Kadi and Visavadar, Kerala's Nilambur, Punjab's Ludhiana West and West Bengal's Kaliganj. Bye-election will be held in Gujarat's constituencies Kadi and Visavadar to fill the posts of Karsanbhai Punjabhai Solanki who passed away in February this year and the resignation of Bhayani Bhupendrabhai Gandubhai. In Kerala, the bye-election will be held in Nilambur to fill the post of PV Anvar, an LDF-backed MLA who resigned in January this year. He was appointed convenor of the Kerala unit of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). In Punjab, the bye-election will be held in Ludhiana West to fill the post of Gurpreet Bassi Gogi after his demise their January. Meanwhile, the Kaliganj assembly seat by-election is very important for the incumbent TMC state government due to the developments that have taken place in West Bengal in the previous few months. The TMC government was under the radar due to various issues, especially due to the violence that erupted due to the Waqf Amendment Act in Murshidabad. Following the violence in Murshidabad, the Calcutta High Court had set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the incident. The fact-finding committee set up by Calcutta High Court submitted its report on the Violence that occurred in West Bengal's Murshidabad, highlighting that as many as 113 houses were affected badly in the village of Betbona during the violence. It stated that the majority of residents had taken shelter in Malda but all of them have been forced to return by the police administration in Betbona village. The report said, 'Attacks were directed by a local councillor,' adding that Local Police was completely 'inactive and absent'. It further said that the people want permanent BSF camps and Central Armed Forces for their own protection. 'The West Bengal Police did not respond. The villager of Betbona called at 4 p.m. on Friday and 4p.m. on Saturday but police did not pick up the call,' the reports added. 'A man came back to the village and saw which houses were not attacked and then the miscreants came and set fire to those houses,' the report further added. 'A man came back to the village and saw which houses were not attacked and then the miscreants came and set fire to those houses,' the report further added. The report referring to the murder of Haragovinda Das (74) and his son Chandan Das (40), the report states, 'They broke down the main door of the house and took her son (Chandan Das) and took her husband [Haragovinda Das] and hit them with an axe in the back. A man was waiting there until they died.' (ANI)
Forbes
19-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Texas Senate Panel Considers Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill
A Texas Senate committee is considering legislation to expand the state's limited medical cannabis ... More program. A Texas Senate committee on Monday considered legislation that would expand the state's current limited medical cannabis program. The Senate Committee on State Affairs discussed the bill without acting on it, according to a report from online cannabis news outlet Marijuana Moment. The legislation, HB 46, was passed by the Texas House of Representatives last week. If signed into law, the bill would make significant changes to the state's medical cannabis Compassionate Use Program, which was approved by lawmakers in 2015. At Monday's Senate committee meeting, Republican Sen. Charles Perry, the sponsor of a HB 46 companion bill in the Senate, SB 1505, said that the legislation is a 'work in progress' that would likely be amended before final passage. 'It's currently in the works, and we're still having conversations on what the final product is,' Perry said about the bill. 'There will be a committee substitute, but it is not back from [Legislative] 'Some of the things in it are a good step in the right direction, some of the things that are in it are kind of a backwards look, and some of the things in it could open up the door for unintended consequences,' Perry added, KXAN television news reported. He added that some of the provisions still being debated include the number of additional medical cannabis dispensaries that will be added, THC limits on products and the specific medical conditions that will qualify a patient to use cannabis under the program. 'As I say, this is a work in process,' Perry told his colleagues at Monday's hearing, 'and [I] just wanted to have it heard so that when that [substitute version] comes out, we can address it in proper time.' Sen. Brian Birdwell, also a Republican, said that with the substitution bill expected soon, he plans to work with Perry and 'see what he's going to change.' Birdwell told Perry he had 'serious concerns' with the version of HB 46 passed by the House compared to the Senate companion, but he added that 'instead of wasting the committee's time asking questions, now I think I'd rather just consult separately with Sen. Perry.' The committee then opened the hearing to testimony on the bill before holding for further action. 'We got a week or so to hammer this down,' Perry said, adding that separate legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products, SB 3, is scheduled to be taken up in the House of Representatives this week. 'So we'll see where that lands and see where this all fits together. It's kind of a package deal.' The Texas Capitol in Austin. The Texas House of Representatives passed HB 46 and referred the legislation to the state Senate on May 13. Rep. Ken King, the Republican sponsor of the bipartisan bill, said the measure will help people whose lives can be improved by medical cannabis. 'Back in 2015, Texas passed the Compassionate Use Act that allowed patients with epilepsy to access low-THC cannabis. Since then, the program has been expanded to include additional medical conditions, but Texans still struggle to get access to the medicine they're legally allowed to receive,' King said on the floor. 'There are not enough dispensing organizations licensed in the state, and current law limits how and where the products can be stored and distributed.' Under the amended version of the legislation passed by the House, HB 46 would add new qualifying conditions to the CUP, including chronic pain, glaucoma, traumatic brain injury, spinal neuropathy, Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel disease, degenerative disc disease and any terminal illness for patients receiving hospice or palliative care. Military veterans would be eligible to use cannabis for any medical condition. The legislation would also increase the number of medical cannabis dispensaries by directing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to issue 11 new dispensary licenses within an equal number of designated public health regions throughout the state. Licensed dispensaries would also be permitted to open satellite locations with state approval. HB 46 as passed by the House also adds new forms of medical cannabis available to patients, including vaporizers, nebulizers, topicals and patches. More potent cannabis products would also be allowed, and doctors would be able to prescribe dosages as they see fit. The current program only permits patients with one of eight qualifying medical conditions to use non-smokable cannabis products with a limit of 0.5% THC by dry weight.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
TxLege data: How long do sessions last and how many bills are typically passed?
This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each legislative session, thousands of bills are filed by state lawmakers, but how many actually become law? And how long does each session typically last? KXAN dug through the legislative archives to find out. As seen in the chart below, the number of bills filed each legislative session has grown tremendously. In the 27th, 28th and 29th sessions, in the early 1900s, fewer than 1,000 House and Senate bills were filed by state lawmakers. That compares to the more than 8,700 filed so far in the current Legislative session. As of May 13, a total of 5,644 House bills and 3,072 Senate bills have be filed by the current legislature. Of course, not every bill is passed. In the 88th Legislative Session, in 2023, a total of 8,616 bills were filed by state lawmakers in the regular session and four subsequent special sessions. Of those, 1,252 were passed, about 14.5% of all bills filed. Gov. Abbott vetoed 76 bills, according to online legislative statistics. When averaging the last 10 full sessions, lawmakers typically file about 6,890 bills, of which roughly 1,350 are passed — about 19.6% of the total. This session, lawmakers have passed 165 bills as of May 13, about 1.9% of the total. The legislature meets every two years, in odd-numbered years. Since the 1960s, regular sessions have lasted for 140 days. Before then, they ranged from as short as 45 days in 1863 to 177 days in 1949. By state law, special sessions can last a maximum of 30 days, but the governor has the power to call as many special sessions as they want. The record came in the 71st Legislative Session, in 1989 and 1990. Gov. Bill Clements called a total of six special sessions. Since the first legislative session in 1846, there have been an average of 1.5 special sessions for each legislature. The 12th Legislative Session was the longest in state history, at 353 days in total. That session included a 17-day 'provisional' session in February 1870, so Texas could ratify the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Just because a bill passes both the House and Senate, doesn't mean it will become law. The governor has the power to veto bills. An average of 28 bills are vetoed each legislative cycle. The 12th Legislature, in 1870-71, saw the most vetoes in state history. Gov. Edmund J. Davis vetoed a total of 123 bills, 83 of which were in special sessions. When only looking at regular sessions, a record 83 bills were vetoed by Rick Perry in the 77th Legislature, in 2001. Gov. Greg Abbott's 76 vetoes in the most recent regular session ranks second. The two Republicans also rank first and second when it comes to total vetoes during their time in office. Rick Perry vetoed almost 300 bills between 2001 and 2013. Abbott has vetoed almost 250 as of May 12, 2025. William P. Clements, Edmund J. Davis and Daniel J. Moody, Jr. are the only other governors to have vetoed more than 100 bills while in office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
04-05-2025
- CBC
Wife of Manitoba motorcyclist killed in Highway 9 crash will 'always be an advocate' for road safety
Social Sharing A week after a 30-year-old man was killed while riding his motorcycle on Highway 9, riders from across Manitoba marked the start of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month at a rally outside the Legislative building in Winnipeg on Saturday. Winston Supena, a father of two young children, was killed on April 26 when his motorcycle collided with a three-ton truck at Highway 9 and Mitchell Bay, in the rural municipality of St. Andrews, about 25 kilometres north of Winnipeg. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 67-year-old truck driver had his licence suspended and police said alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash. RCMP said their investigation into the crash is ongoing. "On behalf of the government, I am so sorry for your loss," Waverley MLA David Pankratz said, addressing members of Supena's family, who were in the crowd at the safety month rally on Saturday. As the weather gets warmer across the province, Coalition of Manitoba Motorcycle Groups president Peter McDonald warns both drivers and motorcyclists to stay alert and watch out for each other. "We're just trying to make for a safe riding season," McDonald said. Supena's widow, Mica Orcullo-Supena, told CBC that despite their grief, her family was at the rally to support a cause her late husband cared deeply about. "Being safe on the road and motor safety is an important thing for him, and for everyone. So we wanted to come support, especially during our mourning," Orcullo-Supena said. "It's an honour for him," she said. Widow will 'always be an advocate' for road safety Shortly after the rally, Orcullo-Supena joined dozens of loved ones at the St. Andrews crash site where her husband died for a vigil, organized by volunteers of the 204 Neighbourhood Watch community group. She told vigil-goers that her husband — who was well-loved for his passion and sense of humour — would have been happy to see the outpouring support the family has received since his passing. "Love, wherever you are, I hope you see and I hope you know how much people love you, and how much you made an impact on all of our lives," Orcullo-Supena she told the crowd at the vigil, voice wavering as she spoke into the microphone. "I hope you see that our community cares, your motorcycle friends and everyone are here for you," she said. Motorcycles roared as members of Manitoba's motorcycle community pulled up on the side of the road to pay their respects to Supena. One of his friends, Archie Bernardo, said Supena "felt like a brother," getting choked up while telling the crowd Supena got him into riding motorcycles and brought him into the community. "I know he's in a better place now, he's up there riding endless highways [with] weather that's always clear, with no worries," Bernardo said, encouraging other bikers to stay safe on the roads. "We all knew how much of a passion he had for riding and that's why I'd like to always be an advocate for safety on the roads," said Orcullo-Supena.
