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Gov. Christie, public employee unions at odds on bargaining progress
Asked if wage increases could be granted to offset rising health care costs, the governor answered, 'No chance.' Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a press conference...
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PolitiFact New Jersey: State's top earners pay 40 percent of income taxes?
New Jersey's wealthy do quite a bit for the state's coffers. In fact, state Sen. Mike Doherty (R-Warren), notes that the state's top 1 percent of income earners pay 40 percent of the state's income...
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Fate of New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zone program to be debated today
TRENTON — With Camden’s barren waterfront as a backdrop, Gov. Thomas H. Kean signed a bill in 1983 that created one of the nation’s first Urban Enterprise Zone programs, calling it "the most...
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Republicans slam Democratic budget, say Christie unlikely to sign it
TRENTON — Republican lawmakers accused Democrats Tuesday of misleading the public with their $30.6 billion budget and said much of the spending plan would not survive the veto pen of Gov. Chris...
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Christie: N.J. homeowners will begin to see property tax relief due to...
The overhaul of pensions and benefits was the final piece of Christie's three-pronged plan to bring down property taxes Watch video TRENTON — Putting his pen to legislation heralded as a money saver...
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N.J. gay couples to file lawsuit demanding partnerships be recognized as...
TRENTON — The battle for gay marriage in New Jersey is about to be reignited. A New Jersey gay rights organization, seven same-sex couples and several of their children say they will file a suit in...
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Gov. Christie insists his pension overhaul proves he can compromise
TRENTON — Despite being criticized as stubborn, Gov. Chris Christie insists he can compromise. Exhibit A could be the bill he signed Tuesday to overhaul public worker benefits. Here’s a few examples...
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Christie's treasurer blasts N.J. Dems, calls their $30.6B proposed budget...
Sidamon-Eristoff says the governor will use his 'full range of constitutional remedies' as Democrats rely on higher revenue estimates to restore $1.1B to schools Frances Micklow/The Star-LedgerNew...
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University Hospital president resigns to take job at Penn State
NEWARK — University Hospital — the focus of two studies about its future in New Jersey's medical school and health care market — is losing its president, a spokesman for the University of Medicine and...
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Advocates file lawsuit hoping to legalize same-sex marriage in New Jersey
Garden State Equality chairman called N.J. civil union law a 'wall dividing the moral fabric of the state' Watch video John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerGay marriage groups rally outside the Statehouse in...
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N.J. Assembly to vote on keeping state in regional greenhouse gas reduction...
TRENTON — Two bills aimed at keeping New Jersey in a regional greenhouse gas reduction pact await votes in the Assembly today. Gov. Chris Christie announced in May he was pulling the state from the...
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Waning support for Gov. Chris Christie in N.J., poll finds
TRENTON — A Bloomberg poll released today found declining support for Gov. Chris Christie. Fifty-one percent of respondents said they will definitely or probably vote for another candidate in the next...
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Possible Republican U.S. Senate hopeful returns to role as biotech CEO
Biotech executive John Crowley will return to his role as CEO of Amicus Therapeutics rather than run for U.S. Senate. The company announced the move in a press release this morning, saying Crowley...
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N.J. Senate to vote on 'sexting' bill
TRENTON — New Jersey teenagers caught texting sexually explicit photos or posting them online could avoid prosecution if a measure survives a final vote in the state Senate today. The bill targets...
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Four former Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners supervisors are indicted
NEWARK — Three former administrators and a former shop foreman from the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners were indicted today on charges of using subordinates to help with home repairs while they...
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New Jersey Senate approves $30.6B budget proposal sponsored by Democrats
Gov. Christie has already said he won't sign off on budget if it passes in Assembly Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerThe N.J. Senate, pictured in their chamber last week, today voted to approve a...
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N.J. Assembly approves millionaire's tax, Gov. Christie expected to block bill
The tax would generate roughly $500 million and Democrats want to send the money to the state's wealthiest school districts Aaron Houston/ The Star LedgerThe N.J. Assembly in this 2010 file photo....
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N.J. budget battle likely to spill into next week pending Gov. Christie's...
TRENTON — New Jersey's budget battle could spill into next week. The state Senate plans to return to Trenton next Thursday to vote on action Gov. Chris Christie takes on the budget, according to three...
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N.J. Senate approves 'sexting' legislation
TRENTON — New Jersey teenagers caught texting sexually explicit photos or posting them online could avoid prosecution if Gov. Chris Christie signs a measure passed by the state Senate. The Senate...
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After long, partisan debate, Democrats' $30.6B budget proposal heads to Gov....
The proposal would restore money for education, boost tax relief to seniors and the working poor, and prevent steep cuts to Medicaid Watch video View full sizeSaed Hindash/The Star-LedgerAssembly...
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