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NJEA president at rally accuses Gov. Christie of trying to start a...
Public workers rally in front of the Statehouse to support Wisconsin public unions Watch video TRENTON — In front of a crowd of thousands of protesters, the president of the state’s largest teachers...
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Christie demands North Jersey District Water Supply Commission provide info...
Christie administration says Executive Director Michael Restaino had been increasing salaries at the commission in violation of the governor's orders Saed Hindash/The Star-Ledger Gov. Chris Christie...
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Gov. Christie brings his message of fiscal austerity to Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gov. Chris Christie addressed a reception of governors and ambassadors today about his message of fiscal austerity. Christie told those in attendance, including ambassadors from...
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Christie administration threatens to withhold approval of Parsippany schools...
Morris County executive county superintendent said she would not approve any budget unless the Parsippany board rescinds the superintendent's contract, which exceeds Christie's pay cap Matthew...
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N.J. public workers rally at Statehouse in support of employees in Wisconsin
More than 3,000 showed up to protest what they consider a nationwide attack on the middle class Watch video TRENTON — There were cheeseheads, signs calling for the recall of Gov. Chris Christie, and...
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Gov. Christie's Illinois trip, N.J.'s prosperity are discussed at GOP...
Though Christie did not attend opening press conference this morning, his presence was felt View full sizeA portion of a print ad that ran in Illinois, hoping to sway companies to move to New Jersey...
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Gov. Christie says he supports Wisconsin Gov. Walker, but has no plans to try...
Christie won't say if he agrees with decision to include collective bargaining in the budget battle in Wisconsin. Kristyna Wentz-Graff/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/MCTWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks...
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Experts say Gov. Christie is making all the right moves for a place on...
Meteoric rise of his national profile is not an accident Watch video TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie doesn’t travel light when he rolls in for one of his town hall meetings. A staff of three or four...
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Gov. Christie talks unions, national fitness on 'Face the Nation'
Christie voiced support for President Obama's education reforms, as well as First Lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign Noah Addis/For The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie addressed unions and the...
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N.J. public workers are in a hurry to retire
Filings rise 60 percent as some try to lock in pension, health care. TRENTON — More than 20,000 police officers, firefighters, teachers and other public employees put in their retirement papers last...
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N.J. is in talks to reclaim part of $162M spent to insure scrapped ARC tunnel
TRENTON — New Jersey is negotiating to reclaim part of nearly $162 million paid to insure the Hudson River rail tunnel project that Gov. Chris Christie scrapped four months ago. An official says...
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N.J. Democrats seek credit for business tax cuts introduced in Gov....
Democrats complain Christie vetoed their tax cuts only to pare some of them down, reintroduce them in his own budget proposal Noah Addis/For The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks...
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Despite low odds for approval, advocates outline plan for gaming at the...
Advocates push for N.J. gaming in East Rutherford Watch video Frank H. Conlon/The Star-LedgerAdvocates are hoping to bring gaming to the Meadowlands sports complex EAST RUTHERFORD — It's a bet against...
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N.J. Democrats schedule override votes on Christie's vetoes of jobs, economic...
TRENTON — Democrats who control New Jersey's legislative agenda will try to override Gov. Chris Christie's vetoes of 11 bills designed to create jobs and spur economic growth. Senate President Stephen...
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N.J. voters are split on Gov. Christie's budget proposal, heavily favor tax...
TRENTON — New Jersey voters are split almost down the middle on what they think of Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed budget and are overwhelmingly in favor of increasing tax rates on millionaires,...
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N.J. budget experts say Christie's 'new normal' approach on deficit is 'old'
Veteran budget observers say Christie's plan looks a lot like the 'old normal,' since governors routinely ignored the state's full funding obligations in tough times Watch video Tony Kurdzuk/The...
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Ex-counsel for N.J. public employee relations group says he was fired for...
Outraged board says Christie's actions raised fears they would no longer be independent of the administration Watch video Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerN.J. Gov. Chris Christie in this Feb. 15...
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N.J. officials say snow removal costs have reached $44.4M
TRENTON — For contractors and plow operators trying to keep the roads clear this winter, there has been no business like snow business. With more than a month left in the "snow season," the state...
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N.J. unions vow to fight Sweeney's bill boosting workers' payments for benefits
Head of firefighters union calls proposal 'totally unacceptable' Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie and Sen. President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) shake hands after a press...
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Rep. Rush Holt defeats IBM supercomputer in a round of Jeopardy!
TRENTON — Clue: This rocket scientist congressman from Central Jersey managed to take down IBM supercomputer “Watson” in a round of Jeopardy! Response: Who is Rush Holt? At an exhibition match against...
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