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Christie threatens to close Meadowlands Racetrack in 3 weeks if union doesn't...
Layoff notices went out last month to more than 600 workers who could begin losing their jobs on May 12 Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerBruce Saunders, from East Rutherford, works a horse at the...
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Tea party members from across N.J. gather in East Windsor
EAST WINDSOR — Coming together to discuss strategies to win control of the Statehouse, tea party members from across the state kicked off their "citizens convention" this morning. The gathering of...
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N.J. tea party activists at 'Battle for Trenton' convention trade ideas to...
James O'Keefe, who gained fame after secretly videotaping groups like NPR and ACORN, encouraged them to do their own surreptitious investigations Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerJeff Weingarten, left,...
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N.J. 'millionaire tax' would neither drive rich residents out of state, nor...
Study shows 'negligible' rise in millionaires leaving N.J. after 2004 income-tax hike; a 2009 tax increase prompted the rich to seek out more tax loopholes Watch video Noah Addis/The Star-LedgerA view...
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'Priority' waiting list to provide housing for thousands with developmental...
‘What is going to happen to my son or daughter after I am gone?’ Watch video TOMS RIVER — Mike Festa is beaten down and losing hope that his son will be all right when he is gone. It’s evident in the...
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Christie estimates changes in employee benefits will save $870M a year
Treasury spokesman says governor wants to gradually increase state employee health benefit contributions over three years, requiring them to pay 10 percent of premiums this July and climbing to 30...
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Lt. Gov. Guadagno blasts Council on the Arts for awarding $300K in no-bid...
Calls actions 'a clear and inexcusable breach of public trust' Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerLt. Gov. Kim Guadagno during a ribbon-cutting event for Sophion Bioscience Inc.'s new lab in North Brunswick...
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Poll finds most N.J. residents support legal sports betting
ATLANTIC CITY — Though a public vote is still seven months away and the National Football League is in a deep labor freeze, a new poll finds that 53 percent of New Jersey voters support allowing legal...
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Former Congressman to head N.J. Sports and Exposition Authority
Former Congressman Mike Ferguson is Governor Chris Christie's latest pick to head the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, according to a report on DailyRecord.com. It's an unpaid position....
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N.J. GOP challenges residency of Carl Lewis as he prepares to run for state...
Republican say the nine-time Olympic medalist hasn't lived in New Jersey for the required four years EPA/PETER FOLEY Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis, center right, greets supporters after...
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Gov. Christie to host town hall meeting in Jackson
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie will take his roving town hall to Jackson tomorrow. The 10:30 a.m. event will be held at the West Lake Club House, located at 1 Pine Lakes Circle. Christie has been...
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Gov. Christie plans to file for a tax extension
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie will file for an extension on his taxes today, spokesman Michael Drewniak said. The extension form, which includes an estimated payment, will not be released to the...
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Judge to hear N.J. GOP's challenge of Carl Lewis' residency status
TRENTON — Republicans have challenged Carl Lewis' state Senate candidacy, saying the nine-time Olympic medalist hasn't lived in New Jersey for the required four years. Lewis has lived and voted in...
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N.J. judge to hear arguments on whether Carl Lewis meets residency...
TRENTON — An administrative law judge will hear arguments on whether to allow Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis to continue to run for New Jersey Senate. Republicans have challenged Lewis' bid to run...
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Telephone and cable deregulation bill's future uncertain in N.J. Senate
TRENTON — A controversial bill to deregulate the telephone and cable industries in the state, which once appeared to be on the fast track to passage, is unlikely to move in the state Senate unless...
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Tough talk could become political vulnerability for Gov. Chris Christie
Democrats, experts believe governor's candid words could come back to haunt him Star-Ledger file photoNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie TRENTON &mdash It wasn’t the first time Gov. Chris Christie had...
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N.J. Republicans raise more money than Democrats so far this year
TRENTON — New Jersey Republicans outraised Democrats during the first three months of the year, according to reports released this morning by the state’s campaign finance watchdog. The Republican...
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Gov. Christie chides 'do-nothing' Legislature at Jackson town hall meeting
Christie went month by month, naming packages of legislation, namely changes to ethics, pension and health benefits, and teacher tenure, that the legislature hasn't acted on Robert Sciarrino/The...
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N.J. biotech chief, U.S. Senate hopeful shifts role in company to devote time...
Biotech executive John Crowley, considered a potential Republican U.S. Senate candidate next year, is transitioning at his company from CEO to executive chairman. The move is sure to set off...
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N.J. Senate President Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Oliver meet with unions to...
TRENTON — Democratic leaders met with union officials this morning, and sources say the topic was overhauling health benefits. Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester) and Assembly Speaker Shelia...
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