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Political wrangling stalls N.J. school voucher bill
TRENTON — Political wrangling has stalled passage of a bill that would provide New Jersey’s first school vouchers program, according to a report on NJSpotlight.com. The Opportunity Scholarship Act,...
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N.J. unemployment rate drops, remains higher than national rate
State labor officials say New Jersey's unemployment rate continued to edge down last month. The rate dropped by one-tenth of a percent to 9.6 percent in June. But that's now slightly higher than the...
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N.J. Democratic leaders seek to bar Reform Jersey Now, similar groups from...
Lawmakers, led by Sen. President Stephen Sweeney, also want to regulate donations by contractors affected by pay-to-play limits Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerSenate President Stephen Sweeney...
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N.J. towns are likely to use property tax cap exception for rising health...
TRENTON — A day after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie placed a 2 percent cap on the nation’s highest property taxes, towns are likely to trigger an exception to the law to cover a projected 12 percent...
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N.J. senator proposes bill suspending driver's license after 3 cell phone...
Sen. Richard Codey's bill would continue current fine of $100 for first offense, increase it to $250 for second time, $500 for third Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerSen. Richard Codey (D-Essex) (left)...
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N.J. 'Senior Freeze' rebate checks are sent at last year's level after budget...
TRENTON — The state began mailing checks out today for seniors and people with disabilities who participate in the program known as Senior Freeze, which reimburses homeowners for increases in property...
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NJ Transit to provide quiet cars during 90-day test
Perhaps you’ve been trapped on the train with them. Miss Too Much Information, whose immodest yapping on her cell phone provides you her life’s story within five minutes. Mr. Close The Deal, whose...
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N.J. lawmakers encourage Gov. Christie to restore $7.5M for women's health,...
TRENTON — Two lawmakers who have asked Gov. Chris Christie to restore a $7.5 million grant supporting family planning and women's health clinics finally met with the governor today, but said they...
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N.J. Supreme Court strengthens rules for warrantless police searches
Court said protective sweeps on property must be cursory, done only when officers suspect someone there seeks to harm them Aaron Houston/For The Star-LedgerThe state Supreme Court hears oral arguments...
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Poll: N.J. residents give credit to Gov. Christie's cuts, but worry about impact
TRENTON — In a new poll, New Jerseyans give Gov. Chris Christie high marks for reducing state spending. But they're also worried about the impact of the governor's cuts. The Monmouth...
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Lawmaker wants strictest cell phone laws in the country for N.J. drivers
State Sen. Richard Codey wants $100 fine for first offense, $250 for second, $500 for third John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerRed Bank police sergeant Errico Vescio stops a motorist on Route 35 who was...
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N.J. property tax cap meets first challenge in 12 percent health care costs hike
TRENTON — New Jersey’s new law to limit property tax collections by 2 percent a year took its first hit Wednesday when state officials announced health care costs for towns enrolled in the state’s...
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N.J. commission approves gas line construction through Highlands region
The deal will permit Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. to lay a permanent, 30-inch gas pipe through Highlands region Carmine Galasso/The RecordFall foliage at the Monksville Reservoir in West Milford....
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Gov. Christie proposes superintendent salary cuts, merit-based bonuses
Pay for superintendents would be pegged to the number of students in district, up to more than $175,000 Alexandra Pais/New Jersey Local News Service Gov. Chris Christie and State Education...
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N.J. renews crackdown on drivers not yielding to pedestrians
Garden State motorists may find it pays to be aware of the rules about pedestrian crosswalks. The Division of Highway Safety announced today that it is renewing its pedestrian decoy program for the...
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Former N.J. Gov. Jon Corzine finalizes transition, spends less than budgeted
TRENTON — Former Gov. Jon Corzine’s transition is scheduled to close up shop Monday after spending far less than originally budgeted. Corzine spokesman Josh Zeitz said the final tally appears to total...
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Gov. Christie reveals plans to limit N.J. superintendents' salaries, base pay...
Proposal ties compensation to district size, encourage districts to share administrative teams TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie Thursday revealed a plan to end the bidding wars that have fattened school...
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N.J. Highlands gasline compromise is expected to change future private leases...
TRENTON — The state Department of Environmental Protection announced Thursday it will reconsider how it appraises future lease deals that allow private interests to use public lands, in the wake of...
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Gov. Christie wants Teterboro consolidation details worked out before...
TRENTON — Governor Chris Christie told the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee he would have vetoed a proposed bill dividing Teterboro among four neighboring boroughs without working out many of...
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N.J. to end auto inspections except for emissions in effort to cut costs
TRENTON — New Jersey's motor vehicle chief says the state will stop inspecting privately owned motor vehicles for mechanical defects beginning Aug. 1. Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator...
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