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President Obama proposes tax hikes on rich in effort to close national deficit
WASHINGTON — In a blunt rejoinder to congressional Republicans, President Obama called for $1.5 trillion in new taxes today, part of a total 10-year deficit reduction package totaling more than $3...
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N.J. Senate panel approves bill to spare minors from prostitution charges
TRENTON — A Senate panel has approved a bill that would automatically spare minors from criminal prosecution if they’re caught engaging in prostitution. “If you are 12 and you’re a prostitute, there’s...
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In town hall meeting, Gov. Chris Christie challenges N.J. Legislature to...
UNION TOWNSHIP — Gov. Chris Christie revived his town hall meetings today, returning to a mantra that lawmakers are not acting on his agenda. Christie blasted lawmakers for not taking up a package of...
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Time is running out for Hurricane Irene flood victims to quality for food...
County welfare directors in Somerset, Morris, Mercer, Passaic and Sussex counties have given flood victims extra time to apply for the one-time food stamp assistance Aristide Economopoulos/The...
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Sen. Loretta Weinberg requests 24-hour notice prior to governor's...
A day’s notice, in writing: That’s the advance warning state Sen. Loretta Weinberg wants New Jersey governors to give when planning any out-of-state travels. Weinberg, (D-Bergen), introduced a bill...
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Conn. Gov. Dan Malloy appears at Middlesex County Democratic fundraiser
EDISON — Middlesex County Democrats reached beyond state borders to bring Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy to the party's annual campaign kick-off dinner tonight. Malloy, a Democrat who took office in...
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N.J. Senate panel tries to block Christie's environmental waiver rule
TRENTON — A state Senate panel yesterday took a step toward blocking the Christie administration's controversial plan to allow businesses, towns and residents to bypass state environmental...
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President of Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center defends billing practices...
Tom Gregorio said the hospital gets only 7 percent of what they bill to treat accident victims in their outpatient surgery and pain management center Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey JournalThe...
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N.J. medical marijuana program's oversight questioned
Medical marijuana advocates and a state lawmaker accused the Christie administration of poor oversight of the state's medical marijuana program and questioned whether adequate background checks were...
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N.J. judicial panel again considers whether Carl Lewis can run for state Senate
TRENTON — Carl Lewis’ quest to run for state Senate as a Democrat continued in federal court today, with a second hearing on whether Lewis will be on the ballot this November. Exactly one week after...
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Hoboken University Hospital creditors want more than $10M to allow for its sale
HOBOKEN — Creditors are seeking more than $10 million from Hoboken University Hospital as a part of a broad bankruptcy settlement that would allow for the sale of the cash-strapped facility, according...
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Gov. Christie supporters launch $1.5M ad campaign to tout his successes
The ads will air on television stations in the New York and Philadelphia markets. RELATED VIDEO TRENTON — Comparing New Jersey to gridlock in Washington, a new group backing Gov. Chris Christie...
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Gov. Christie to hold town hall meeting in Sayreville
TRENTON — Holding his second town hall meeting in a week, Gov. Chris Christie will travel to the hometown of Democratic Chairman Assemblyman John Wisniewski Wednesday. Christie, who has made his town...
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N.J. Sen. Doherty to endorse U.S. Rep. Ron Paul for president
TRENTON — State Sen. Michael Doherty will endorse U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) for president on Monday, Paul’s campaign announced today. “Now more than ever, the United States needs a leader who...
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Atlantic City mayor decides against state Senate run
ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford will not run for state Senate as an independent, he announced today. In a press release, Langford said he submitted his petitions for office “to...
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'Jersey Shore' tax credit may be vetoed by Gov. Chris Christie
A controversial tax credit that awarded $420K to MTV's 'Jersey Shore' may be shot down by N.J.'s top gun Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesJenni "JWoww" Farley and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino...
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Hoboken mayor wants taxpayers to pay up to $5M to help sell University Hospital
HOBOKEN — Mayor Dawn Zimmer of Hoboken is asking taxpayers to pay up to $5 million to help settle creditor’s bankruptcy claims against the city’s hospital and to ease its sale, according to memo...
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N.J. Attorney General's Office issues new anti-bullying guidelines to schools
NEWARK — One of the unintended consequences of New Jersey’s new anti-bullying law was a lack of coordination between schools and police departments when it came to investigating complaints. Schools...
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Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno has assumed governorship at least 26 times since taking...
TRENTON — In the 20 months since being elected, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno has formally assumed power at least 26 times. What the records don't show is how often Gov. Chris Christie has left the state, or...
View ArticleGov. Chris Christie dismisses call to publicly announce his out-of-state visits
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has dismissed efforts by state Sen. Loretta Weinberg to curb his private travel, saying today her suggestion he give written notice whenever he goes out of state was...
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