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N.J. public workers to stage large protest over pension and health insurance...
Gov. Christie will quickly sign bill into law should Assembly pass measure today Watch video TRENTON — New Jersey’s battle over benefits could hit a fever pitch today. Thousands of public workers are...
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Assembly vote on whether to block NJN transfer to New York station is set
TRENTON — The Assembly is expected to vote on a resolution to block the transfer of operations of New Jersey's state-owned public television network to one of New York's largest public broadcasting...
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Assembly bill would require anyone arrested in N.J. to give DNA sample
Critics say the measure raises privacy concerns and would place an expensive burden on local police departments already facing cutbacks Alexandra Pais/New Jersey Local News ServiceA new bill would...
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N.J. state workers plan to rally as Assembly votes on pension overhaul plan
TRENTON — State worker unions are planning to protest outside the Statehouse this afternoon in a last-ditch effort to derail legislation that would overhaul pension and health benefits for public...
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N.J. adoptees could obtain birth certificate, but might have to wait 12...
If accepted by the Legislature, Christie's version would first place the responsibility for the search of the birth parent in the hands of a confidential intermediary Noah K. Murray/The Star LedgerGov...
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NJN would 'cease to exist' as most know it if deal with N.Y. station is...
TRENTON — New Jersey Network will "cease to exist" as most know it if lawmakers scrap a deal to allow a New York public broadcasting station to operate it. State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff told...
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N.J. Senate panel approves bill for $200M in tax breaks for American Dream at...
TRENTON — A Senate panel has approved legislation to usher in $200 million in potential tax breaks for the stalled Meadowlands entertainment complex formerly known as Xanadu. By a vote of 6-0 with one...
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Injured Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand visits Gov. Christie
TRENTON — On one of the busiest days of the year at the Statehouse today, Gov. Chris Christie took a break to welcome Eric LeGrand, the Rutgers football player who is recovering from a spinal cord...
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N.J. Democrats announce new budget, including millionaires' tax, increased...
Democrats' budget exceeds $30B, Sweeney says, while Gov. Christie had proposed $29.6B budget Watch video TRENTON — After months of negotiations, Democratic lawmakers ironed out the final details of a...
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N.J. Senate committee holds second hearing to examine deal giving NJN to WNET
TRENTON — A Senate committee grilled state and public media officials for more than six hours today about the nitty-gritty of the state’s deal to let WNET manage its public TV network. The hearing was...
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Protestors create spectacle at N.J. Statehouse throughout pension, benefits...
TRENTON — The day started with a prayer from a small crowd of early risers gathered in front of the Statehouse. Rev. Bruce Davidson, a retired pastor, raised his voice to the cloudy sky and asked for...
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N.J. Assembly rejects plan to transfer NJN management to N.Y.-based WNET
TRENTON — The Assembly tonight rejected Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to turn over management of New Jersey public television to WNET, delivering a political blow to Christie while leaving the fate of...
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PolitiFact New Jersey: Sen. Loretta Weinberg needs to watch more TV
There's a lack of New Jersey government news on television these days, according to state Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen County). She recently stated in a column on bluejersey.com that giving New...
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Gov. Christie conditionally vetoes adoptee birth certificate bill, insisting...
TRENTON — Attempting to end a 30-year battle over whether adopted people can get their birth certificates, Gov. Chris Christie agreed Thursday the records should be released but insisted that women...
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N.J. hedge fund leaders create group to financially back education reforms...
TRENTON — A new political action group started by two New Jersey hedge-fund financiers aims to put money — a lot of money — behind an education reform agenda shared by Gov. Chirs Christie and reviled...
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Gov. Christie praises Sweeney, Oliver for work on health, benefits bill
Governor says president, not vice president should represent U.S. in negotiations over the deficit Watch video TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie touted Thursday night's passage of legislation to overhaul...
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N.J. Legislature seeks to restore funding for women's health clinics but...
TRENTON — Democrats and Republicans are finding common ground on at least one budget issue: restoring funding for women's services. But they disagree where the money should go. Assembly Republicans...
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Gov. Christie restricts amount of money Democrats can spend in budget proposal
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie fired the first salvo in the budget battle today, siding with the treasurer’s less optimistic revenue estimates and restricting how much money Democrats can spend under...
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N.J. Assembly's vote to block N.Y.-based WNET takeover of NJN disappoints...
Governor Christie's office support the agreement. Meanwhile, a vote for a similar resolution is set for Monday in the N.J. Senate. Frank H. Conlon/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Network will be run by a...
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N.J. employee unions face new battle over possible pay cuts, now without...
TRENTON — After suffering a resounding defeat when the Legislature agreed they should be forced to pay more for their benefits through law, state employee unions are gearing up for the next fight:...
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