Republican seeking to become NJ governor pledges return of plastic bags

Republican seeking to become NJ governor pledges return of plastic bags

Gov. Phil Murphy signed the state's ban on single-use plastic bags and straws in 2020. Critics say it is inconvenient and makes grocery trips more expensive. (Photo by New Jersey Monitor)Gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli gets a warm reception from prospective voters when he promises to lower property taxes and fix NJ Transit.  But the Republican hoping to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy admits there’s one topic that “brings down the house every si…