A Hearing on Meadowlands Casino Pits South Jersey Against North Jersey
Opinions on this issue varied greatly with divisions generally defined by geography.
Politics & Government
In Return to Trenton, Christie Expands Drug Treatment to Non-Violent Offenders
At a bill signing to expand drug treatment to non-violent offenders, Christie answers questions on a wide-rage of topics including the hearings on halfway houses and the possibility of a Meadowlands ...
Report Says NJ and Five Other States on Collision Course for Fiscal Disaster
The first of a series of reports makes it clear New Jersey is not alone in its fiscal crisis but has the highest unfunded pension liability among the six states studied by the State Budget Crisis Task ...
Wide-Spread Abuses Reported of Independent Contractors Earning Pension Credits
State Comptroller Matthew Boxer says that abuses primarily involve professional service providers like attorneys, engineers and auditors who are considered independent contractors and not employees.
Hearings to Begin on Allowing Casinos Outside Atlantic City
Ruben Ramos, chair of the Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee, says his goal is to amend the state constitution to permit gaming in areas other than Atlantic City.
Republican Strategist Says Christie Keynote Speech at RNC Convention Would Be ‘Enormous Honor’ for NJ
Roger Bodman says Gov. Chris Christie is a good choice for the engagement because he's a dynamic individual that's made a huge difference in the state and country.
Wisniewski: Christie Tax Cut Motivated by Republican National Convention
Deputy Speaker of the Assembly John Wisniewski (D) says Christie's push for a tax cut has nothing to do with helping New Jersey families and everything to do with helping Chris Christie.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s National Media Tour Wearing Thin at Home
Some Newarkers are asking why the mayor is participating in so much traveling away from his hometown.
City Councilman Calls Booker a No Show at Newark Budget Talks
Newark City Councilman Darrin Sharif says that while he doesn’t have a problem with Cory Booker’s out-of-town appearances, he does take issue with his lack of presence during budget negotiations.
Acting Gov. Guadagno Seeks Federal Disaster Relief, Signs Bus Safety Bill
With Gov. Christie away on vacation, Lieutenant Gov. Kim Guadagno steps in as Acting Governor.
Woman Who Lived Through Newark Riots Says More Progress is Needed
CEO of the International Youth Organization Carolyn Thompson-Wallace says she's disappointed with the lack of change after the Newark riots 45 years ago.
O’Scanlon: Dem’s Last Priority is Giving People Back Their Own Money
Republican Budget Officer DeClan O’Scanlon says, shortfall or not, a tax cut should be a priority.
Paula Dow Judgeship Source of Political Rancor
Did Gov. Chris Christie strong-arm judges to support his nomination of Paula Dow to the Superior Court bench? Three high-ranking Democratic senators say “yes.”
Menendez Disagrees with Obama’s $250,000 Tax Cut Cap
Sen. Robert Menendez believes the cap should be higher for households to continue to receive the Bush tax cuts.
Senate Dems’ First Twitter Town Hall Features Jim Whelan
Sen. Jim Whelan (D-Atlantic City) will hold a ‘Twitter Town Hall’ via live Web chat on Monday, July 9 at 3 pm to answer the questions from constituents in New Jersey's second legislative district.
