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End of the world, or just another Saturday? N.J. residents weigh in on...
From rabbis to Supreme Court justices to radio producers, everyone's got an opinion on the popular judgment day theory Watch video Noah K. Murray/The Star-LedgerIs May 21, 2011 the end of the world,...
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N.J. fights against $379M plan to dredge section of Delaware River
TRENTON — The Christie administration this week extended its legal battle to prevent the deepening of the Delaware River by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In a filing on Wednesday with the U.S....
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PolitiFact watchdog is coming to N.J., Star-Ledger to carry site's Truth-O-Meter
The cacophony of political sound bites, blame-gaming and personal attacks that dominates New Jersey politics can be daunting. But readers will soon have a new weapon to help them cut through the...
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N.J. Sen. Bucco, Wharton Mayor Chegwidden ramp up war of words in GOP primary
MORRIS COUNTY — Accusations of misconduct and abuse continue to bounce back and forth between state Sen. Anthony Bucco and his primary challenger, Morris County Freeholder Director William Chegwidden....
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N.J. Assembly committee to consider package of charter school bills
One bill would require voter approval before charters could open their doors; another would allow private, parochial schools to convert to charters Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerSarit Bercovici, a...
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Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno says her role is more than a 'stand-in' for Gov. Christie
After several controversial weeks, lieutenant governor has been thrust into the spotlight John O'Boyle/The-Star-LedgerLt. Gov. Kim Guadago waits to testify before the Senate Budget Committee at the...
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State Sen. Teresa Ruiz pushes new teacher tenure reform bill
Teachers would have to work four years to get tenure and all teachers would be evaluated annually using a measure of student performance Aaron Houston/For the Star-LedgerState Sen. Teresa Ruiz will...
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After budget cuts, Legal Services of New Jersey struggles to find attorneys
Thousands of poor New Jersey residents are being forced to represent themselves in civil cases Aaron Houston/For The Star-LedgerEmil Michaels of Freehold successfully defended himself in a case...
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N.J. Supreme Court to announce school funding case decision
TRENTON — The state Supreme Court Tuesday morning is expected to issue its latest ruling on Abbott vs. Burke, the state's long-running school court battle over school funding. The latest round in the...
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N.J. Senate to vote on whether to restore $7.5M for women's health clinics
TRENTON — The New Jersey Senate is set to again vote today on a bill that would restore $7.5 million for women's health clinics. Gov. Chris Christie cut the money from the current year's budget. The...
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Gov. Christie's transportation plan causing state Republicans and Democrats...
TRENTON — New Jersey Republicans and Democrats are clashing over the Christie administration's plan to borrow billions to fund a five-year capital program for roads, rails and bridges. Transportation...
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N.J. Sen. Doherty slams Planned Parenthood hours before vote on bill to...
TRENTON — Speaking at a New Jersey Right to Life rally on the Statehouse steps today, state Sen. Michael Doherty mentioned Planned Parenthood in the same breath as some of the world’s most notorious...
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State workers demonstrate solidarity against Christie's proposed benefit,...
Arm bands are being distributed by the Communication Workers of America, the state's largest public employee union Ginger Gibson/Statehous BureauThe Communication Workers of America are wearing these...
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N.J. Senate passes bill to restore $7.45M in funding to family planning centers
Legislation passed Senate one vote shy of necessary two-thirds majority needed to overturn a potential veto by Gov. Chris Christie Star-Ledger file photosState Sen. Loretta Weinberg has been an avid...
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N.J. Assembly bill would cap wait times at Motor Vehicle Commission
TRENTON — When Bob Sebrowski pulled up to the Motor Vehicle Commission office in Oakland a few weeks ago to renew his license, he figured he had the crowd beat: He was an hour early and seventh in...
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Gov. Chris Christie remains adamant about not running for president
Governor continues to deny speculation after Mitch Daniels declines to seek GOP nomination Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerMost New Jersey residents polled do not want Gov. Chris Christie to run for...
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Assembly Education Committee approves bill requiring charter schools to win...
TRENTON — A bill that would require charter schools to win voter approval in their communities was voted out of the Assembly Education Committee today, after a number of charter school advocates...
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Approval rating for Gov. Christie dips among N.J. voters, poll shows
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie’s ratings turned increasingly negative this month as voters giving him low job-performance scores climbed to the highest proportion since he took office in January 2010,...
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Camden rehires 19 laid-off police officers with federal grant
CAMDEN — Camden officials say they're using a $4.3 million federal grant to rehire 19 police officers. The southern New Jersey city, which ranks among the nation's poorest and most crime-ridden, laid...
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Poor N.J. districts must receive $500M more in school funding, state Supreme...
Majority opinion written by Associate Justice Jaynee LaVecchia says Christie's cuts to education spending have been 'consequential and significant' and must be rolled back TRENTON — In a widely...
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