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PolitiFact New Jersey: Are Christie's vetoes responsible for N.J.'s...
Timing is everything. Just ask Assemblyman Lou Greenwald (D-Camden), who says Gov. Chris Christie's vetoes of a series of job-creation bills are to blame for the state's dead-last rank in job growth...
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Well-known Middlesex County Democrats to compete for control of party chair
MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Two well-known Middlesex County democrats will face off Tuesday in the first public fight over control of the powerful political committee in more than 15 years. Former assemblyman...
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Some Democrats view NJN takeover by WNET as case of political payback
Steve Adubato Jr.'s role at center of deal allowing WNET to manage N.J.'s public television raised cries of political cronyism Watch video Frank H. Conlon/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Network will be run...
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More photos of Rep. Anthony Weiner surface as Democrats call on him to resign
WASHINGTON — The second-ranking House Democrat today joined the party leadership in urging Rep. Anthony Weiner to quit because of his sexting scandal, a request the New York lawmaker has sidestepped...
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Two investigations launched into Elizabeth school board
The investigations, launched by the Union County Prosecutor's Office and Assembly Republicans, come after allegations that jobs and promotions in the school district are tied to political...
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N.J. lawmakers to consider banning underage tanning
TRENTON — Lawmakers in New Jersey are shining a light on the use of tanning beds by minors. Both the state Senate and Assembly plan to consider legislation Monday that would make it illegal for anyone...
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Bill to allow public to park in NJ Transit permit lots during off-peak hours...
TRENTON — Commuters struggling to find parking at overcrowded train station lots in New Jersey may soon get some help from the state. An Assembly committee is due to consider legislation today that...
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PolitiFact New Jersey: N.J.'s per-pupil costs higher than other states?
Truth-O-Meter grades comments of state Sen. Steve Oroho Timing is everything. New Jersey's education costs are a topic of endless debate. State Sen. Steve Oroho (R-Dist. 24) has much to say on the...
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Assembly panel examines N.J.'s decision to leave cap and trade program
TRENTON — A New Jersey Assembly panel plans to examine the potential consequences of Gov. Chris Christie's recent decision to pull the state from a multistate pact to reduce greenhouse gases blamed...
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State Sen. Joseph Kyrillos eyes run for U.S. Senate
TRENTON — Joseph Kyrillos, the Republican state senator and a close friend and advisor to Gov. Chris Christie, announced today he's forming an exploratory committee looking at a potential run for U.S....
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Sweeney supports compromise health benefit proposal that allows public...
Plan would allow unions to seek lower contribution rates at the negotiating table in 2014 rather than having them imposed by the state, source sa Patti Sapone/The Star LedgerState Senate President...
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N.J. has highest percentage of state lawmakers with advanced degrees, report...
79.9 percent of Assembly, Senate have at least a bachelor's degree Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerAlmost 60 percent of state Senate and Assembly have higher than a bachelor's degree, according to a report...
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Head of largest public employee union says Sweeney's health benefit overhaul...
TRENTON — The state's largest public employee union said State Senate President Stephen Sweeney has released misleading information about how his health benefit overhaul will affect the pocketbooks of...
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N.J. Assembly committee approves legislation to ban teens from using tanning...
TRENTON — An Assembly committee has approved legislation that would ban teenagers from using tanning beds. Under current law, children ages 14 to 17 can use tanning beds with the signed consent of a...
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Top DEP aide tells N.J. Assembly regional climate change program was ineffective
TRENTON — A regional program intended to curb climate change and promote renewable energy did not reduce a "single pound" of carbon emissions and amounted to nothing more than a tax, an environmental...
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N.J. Senate passes bill for stricter rules on tracking child abuse cases
The bill adds a third category for state workers classifying abuse reports. The allegations currently can be filed as "substantiated" or "unfounded," an all-or-nothing approach that fails to account...
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PolitiFact New Jersey: Did Elizabeth motor vehicle office closure save money?
See if Joe Cryan's claim is valid What matters more to taxpayers: saving money or convenience? That just might depend on who's asked. Assembly Majority Leader Joe Cryan says closure of the Elizabeth...
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As state Democrats prepare to introduce plan to overhaul public employee...
Plan that would increase health benefit contributions has been endorsed by Democratic Assembly and Senate leaders Michael Mancuso/The TimesSenate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) is shown in...
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Taking the 'T' out of 'GTL' for minors
TRENTON — Teenagers who want to emulate the cast of "Jersey Shore" by jumping into tanning beds will have to wait until they’re 18 under a bill moving rapidly through the Legislature. The Senate and...
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N.J. State Police superintendent to be questioned about Gov. Christie use of...
Christie or his staff used the helicopter 35 times in 16 months, far less than previous governors TRENTON — New Jersey's top cop will be answering questions Tuesday about Gov. Chris Christie's use of...
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