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Only one N.J. teen has been targeted due to Kyleigh's Law stickers, report says
By LARRY HIGGS Asbury Park Press A state attorney general's report about the controversial red decals that probationary drivers must display on license plates found that only one 17-year-old in the...
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Lt. Gov. Guadagno's own records contradict public criticism of N.J. arts council
For months, Kim Guadagno has fought the leadership of the agency that disburses millions in grants Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerLt. Gov. Kim Guadagno attends a meeting of the New Jersey State Council on...
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Off-duty N.J. State Police officer used his undercover ID when he hit SUV
Documents, interviews show Detective Sgt. William Billingham withheld his true identity from the driver whose car he crashed into 2 years ago Photo of the Mitsubishi Montero driven by Philadelphia...
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Hoping to pull Christie into presidential race, Iowa fundraisers head to N.J.
Christie has repeatedly rejected idea of running Governor's Office/Tim LarsenGov. Chris Christie at a February press conference in this 2011 file photo. The governor has said repeatedly that he will...
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TRENTON — People who intentionally kill police dogs or dogs involved in search and rescue operations may soon face stiffer penalties in New Jersey. The Assembly is set to consider legislation this...
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Assembly to vote on a bill that would require state to study suicide hotlines
TRENTON — The New Jersey Assembly is set to vote on a bill today that would force the state to study suicide hotlines, according to a report on MyCentralJersey.com. It's part of a larger bill to...
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Gov. Christie is 'thrilled' that people keep asking him to run for president
Governor again says he has no interested in occupying Oval Office Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie told a Philadelphia radio station that he is flattered that his name is still...
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N.J. Assembly to vote on measure to move presidential primary to June
TRENTON — The New Jersey Assembly is scheduled to vote today on a measure to push back the state's presidential primary to June from February. The move is supported by both parties. Holding the...
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Gov. Christie denies he tried to discourage Carl Lewis to run for state Senate
TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he never tried to discourage Olympic champion Carl Lewis out of running for a state Senate seat. But Christie says Lewis may be "too sensitive" to run....
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Gov. Christie to host town hall meeting in Burlington County
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie will host his 16th town hall meeting of the year in Evesham Township Tuesday. Doors will open at 12:15 p.m. at the Blue Barn, 1004 Tuckerton Road. Christie uses the forum...
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N.J. Assembly passes bill allowing adopted adults to learn parents' names
Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerView from above the New Jersey Senate Chamber at the Statehouse in Trenton in this 2010 file photo. TRENTON — Adopted adults would be able to obtain a copy of their...
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N.J. Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf, state Dems discuss education...
TRENTON — Acting New Jersey Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf said he is personally working on making changes to the school funding formula, but stopped short of saying the issue is under...
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Gov. Chris Christie signs bill ending early-release program for inmates
TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation ending a program that lets some inmates leave prison six months early. The governor signed the bill immediately after the state Assembly...
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N.J. Assembly unanimously passes bill that would suspend licenses of doctors...
TRENTON — Doctors who illegally dump medical waste would get their license suspended for three years, in addition to a fine, under legislation unanimously approved in the Assembly today. Increasing...
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Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno spars with lawmakers over State Arts Council supervision
Guadagno, right, claimed she only has partial authority over agency, which she accuses of granting contracts improperly Watch video John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerLt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, right, testifies...
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Advocates praise N.J. plan to provide housing for hundreds of developmentally...
TRENTON — A state plan to use affordable-housing dollars to move 600 developmentally disabled people into renovated homes over the next two years earned praise Tuesday from advocates, who called it a...
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N.J. to create affordable housing for 600 with developmental disabilities
Plan will prove 100 units by end of year, 200 in 2012 and 300 in 20103 Watch video The state Department of Community Affairs will announce a program later today designed to create affordable,...
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N.J. towns should set own sales, income taxes and rely less on property...
Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Lou Greenwald says state's taxation structure may be broken Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerAssemblyman Louis Greenwald (D-Camden) wants towns to be able to set their...
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N.J. creates mortgage relief program for unemployed homeowners
TRENTON — Unemployed homeowners in New Jersey struggling to make their mortgage payments can now get interest-free government loans. The HomeKeeper program enables homeowners to borrow up to $48,000...
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Gov. Christie to give commencement address at Seton Hall graduation
SOUTH ORANGE — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be the commencement speaker for Seton Hall University. The Republican governor is a 1987 graduate of the Seton Hall Law School. The commencement will...
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