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N.J. voters back veto of 'Jersey Shore'-related tax credit, poll shows
Some 71 percent of respondents support Christie's decision, while Obama's approval rate hits historic low in the traditionally blue Garden State MTVNew Jersey voters think Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and...
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Maple Shade rejects request to allow medical marijuana treatment center
Planning board members said they would rather see a treatment center close to a hospital. Watch video David McNew/Getty ImagesDave Warden, a bud tender at Private Organic Therapy (P.O.T.), a...
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Hearing to be held on proposal to allow N.J. towns to buy flood-prone...
Money raised through local open space taxes would be used to buy out homeowners, knock down flood-prone structures and turn the property into parks. TRENTON — A proposal to allow New Jersey towns to...
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Poll: N.J. legislative elections will be referendum on Gov. Christie's...
Of 603 likely voters polled, 28 percent said they will cast their vote next month in support of the governor, while 26 percent said they will vote to oppose him Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris...
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PolitiFact N.J.: How similar are health care plans of President Obama and...
Although Romney's plan didn't raise taxes and Obama's did, there are far too many similarities between both programs for them not to be compared After endorsing Mitt Romney to run for president, Chris...
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Activists to rally against N.J. withdrawal from regional environmental...
Environment New Jersey will stage rallies in Princeton, Asbury Park and Rutherford today Scott Eells-Pool/Getty ImagesEnvironmental activists will urge Gov. Chris Christie to reconsider his decision...
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Few N.J. residents know of Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, poll says
Even when read Guadagno's name, 56 percent of New Jerseyans don't recognize it Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerLt. Governor Kim Guadagno speaks at the Essex County College commencement exercises in...
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Christie administration awards $1.8 million in Homeland Security grants to 27...
Grants are up to $75,000 and were awarded mostly to synagogues and Jewish schools Andrew Miller/The Jersey JournalGov. Chris Christie places a rose on beams from the World Trade Center that are part...
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Gov. Christie is increasingly popular among women, polls say
Governor still appeals more to men than women, 3 polls found Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerGov. Christie appears at a press conference at borough hall in Paramus on Wednesday. Women approved of...
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N.J. Senate committee advances plan to use open space funding to buy out...
Approach would keep taxpayers from repeatedly paying to repair flooded properties while providing a buffer to help protect nearby properties from flooding TRENTON — A bill authorizing the state to...
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Herman Cain looks to turn increased poll numbers into primary wins
Unlikely presidential contender has little campaign organization in Iowa, New Hampshire and other states where voting begins in less than three months Scott Eells/Bloomberg Herman Cain, former...
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N.J. Senator wants to update state laws to make charter schools more accountable
Charter schools have been divisive issue in New Jersey since Gov. Chris Christie began pushing for more charters Cie Stroud/For The Star-Ledger Sen. Teresa Ruiz, Chair of the Senate Education...
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Senate committee advances two measures to assist flood-ravaged N.J. communities
Two measures to help to flood-ravaged communities make emergency repairs and buy out homeowners were advanced by an important Senate committee Thursday at the urging of mayors whose towns are still...
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For Gov. Chris Christie, balancing N.J.'s needs against Mitt Romney's will be...
Christie will be urged to travel out of state to aid Romney's GOP presidential nomination bid Watch video Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesAlthough Gov. Chris Christie's political image could be enhanced...
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Four-month stalemate could lead to credit rating downgrade in Paterson, Passaic
Gov. Christie and Democratic legislative leaders are fighting over the state's Transitional Aid program. Noah K. Murray/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie, shown in this September file photo, and...
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Treasury: N.J. first-quarter revenue collections missed projections by 7 percent
New Jersey’s revenue collections for the first quarter fell short of projections by nearly 7 percent due tax extensions granted in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, according to the Department of...
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N.J. police officers can use 2 kinds of stun guns, Attorney General announces
The models Dow approved include a digital video camera that records every time a shot is fired. AP//Carlos OsorioA Taser X26 stun gun is displayed at the Oakland Country Sheriff's Office in Pontiac,...
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After nine-year battle, court rules daughter of real estate mogul cannot...
The ruling reversed a lower court decision that had awarded her $399,658 in attorney's fees. Star-Ledger file photoStar-Ledger file photo of Eric Cantor and his daughter, Cheryl Cantor, from 2008. He...
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PolitiFact N.J.: GOP state senator claims N.J. Democrats raised taxes 115...
New Jersey Democrats have been pretty consistent when it comes to tax increases, according to Republican state Sen. Tom Kean Jr. The lawmaker claimed recently that Democrats raised taxes 115 times in...
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GOP sees chance to make inroads on Essex County freeholder board
The party hopes to wrest two seats from Democrats in next month’s election Glen Frieson/File photoAfter taking the oath of office in January 2009, Essex County freeholders share a moment with...
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