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Bill to accelerate euthanization of sheltered animals awaits Gov. Chris...
Provision in bill would allow shelters to quickly put down animals, based on their 'age, health or behavior' Watch video A pit bull terrier undergoes surgery to close 28 stab wounds. A few cages away...
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Gov. Christie says toll hike isn't a 'tax increase'
FRANKLIN — Gov. Chris Christie insists that the $1.50 hike on tolls approved today by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey isn't a tax increase. "It's a user fee," Christie said at a press...
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Ex-Middlesex County Sheriff Spicuzzo, 2 others indicted on charges of...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Former Middlesex County sheriff Joseph Spicuzzo and two men who worked under him were indicted today on charges they conspired to sell jobs and promotions for cash, the Attorney...
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Judge won't overturn Lt. Gov. Guadagno's refusal to certify Carl Lewis as...
TRENTON — A federal judge has declined to overturn Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno's refusal to certify former track star Carl Lewis as a state Senate candidate — for now. U.S. District Court Judge Noel Hillman...
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Gov. Christie admits climate change is a real problem, that human activity...
TRENTON — In case anyone had any doubts on where Gov. Chris Christie stands on climate change, he made his position crystal clear this afternoon: It's real and it's a problem. In vetoing a bill...
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Ex-Middlesex County Sheriff Spicuzzo indicted in scheme taking cash for jobs,...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Former Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph Spicuzzo’s office was a one-stop shop for jobs and promotions, complete with two men who worked like clerks at a cash register to ring up the...
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Judge won't let Carl Lewis' attorney question Lt. Gov. Guadagno about refusal...
Lewis' attorney says he has "reason to believe" Gov. Christie influenced Guadagno to rule Lewis didn't meet the proper requirements to run for state Senate. Watch video TRENTON — A federal judge...
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PolitiFact New Jersey: Do hair stylists face more oversight than foreclosure...
If only hair stylists had it as easy as foreclosure consultants when it comes to dealing with the government. Calling on the governor to sign a bill aimed at protecting homeowners from foreclosure...
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When Gov. Christie gives marching orders, few GOP legislators step out of line
The governor has been unusually adept at corralling the 49 Republicans in the N.J. Senate and Assembly to keep them in harmony with his agenda Watch video Noah K. Murray/The Star-LedgerN.J. Sen. Sean...
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PolitiFact New Jersey: Gov. Christie links increase in private-sector jobs to...
During a boardwalk stroll in Belmar on Aug. 10, Gov. Chris Christie said "since I introduced my budget — first budget — in March of 2010, we've created 50,000 new private-sector jobs for the people of...
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Sen. Lautenberg among the wealthiest members of Congress
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg is one of the wealthiest members of Congress, according to a report on MyCentralJersey.com. Lautenberg was found to be the seventh-wealthiest among all the members of...
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In interview, Gov. Chris Christie relates how 9/11 attacks changed his career
It was Sept. 10, 2001, and a guy named Chris Christie was elated to get a call from the White House telling him he had been named the U.S. attorney for New Jersey, the state's top federal prosecutor....
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N.J. agencies to promote "Jersey Fresh" products in eateries
TRENTON — New Jersey state agencies will soon be featuring and promoting "Jersey Fresh" products in their eateries. Gov. Chris Christie recently signed bipartisan legislation that requires the...
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Gov. Christie signs bill removing some state laws with demeaning references...
TRENTON — Several state laws with obsolete and sometimes demeaning references to women have been stricken from the books under a bill Gov. Chris Christie signed Friday. One of the laws, which dated...
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N.J. grants more than $14M for statewide infrastructure improvements
TRENTON — The state will dole out 95 grants to municipalities, counties and airports to perform $14.65 million in road projects. The bulk of the funds will be distributed to municipalities for local...
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Wife of ex-Assemblyman Patrick Delany sent racially-charged e-mail to Carl...
Delany verified the e-mail was sent by his wife and admitted it was the real reason for his resignation last month Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerState Senate candidate Carl Lewis speaks to members of...
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N.J. senator calls for investigation into Elizabeth school district's free...
ELIZABETH — State Sen. Michael Doherty wants Attorney General Paula Dow to investigate allegations raised by The Star-Ledger that some high-level officials in the Elizabeth school district are abusing...
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PolitiFact New Jersey: Did NJ Transit fares rise as much as 47 percent this...
Anticipated toll hikes at the Port Authority's bridges and tunnels set off a backlash last week. But in a recent TV interview, Albert Papp Jr., president of the New Jersey Association of Railroad...
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Gov. Christie sends Barnegat Bay stormwater basins bill down the drain
BARNEGAT — Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a bill that would have assessed fees on property owners in Ocean County to repair and retrofit stormwater basins as part of a plan to clean up Barnegat Bay....
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Opinions of Gov. Christie worsen since he took office, poll shows
TRENTON — Opinions of Gov. Chris Christie have "gotten worse" since he took office, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton poll released today. Of those polled, a plurality, 38 percent, said their opinion of...
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