While polls show that most Americans favor more gun control, that doesn’t necessarily translate into more gun laws. According to former Gov. Jim Florio, it’s not a matter of which side has public support on its side. Continue reading
TOPIC: Politics & Government
Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff now expects New Jersey to collect $165 million less in tax revenue than he expected. Continue reading
Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senate Republican leader Tom Kean are at odds and have stopped the other’s bills from moving forward. Continue reading
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-15) says he hopes Gov. Chris Christie reconsiders his veto of same sex marriage, but wouldn’t mind putting the issue before voters in November. Continue reading
Senate Budget Committee Holds Hearing on the FY 2014 State Budget. Continue reading
Many residents in Sayreville whose homes were destroyed during Hurricane Sandy are worried a buyout plan with federal dollars won’t offer enough help. Continue reading
Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher has called out one property owner for refusing to sign an easement to get protective sand dunes and says he’s considering using eminent domain to get the dunes built. Continue reading
At a town hall meeting in Sayreville, Gov. Chris Christie said he will allocate $300 million of federal funds to buy out homes plagued by flooding. Continue reading
Election Law Enforcement Commission Executive Director Jeff Brindle predicts that money spent by independent groups will be the story this campaign year. Continue reading
Mayor-elect Steve Fulop got just over 52 percent of the vote, a resounding victory in a race that – until it was finally decided – was seen as too close to call. Continue reading