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Democrats still lead N.J. fundraising, but Republicans are closing the gap
TRENTON — While the big state Democratic fundraising committees outraised and outspent Republicans during the first half of 2010, the GOP appears to be closing the longstanding fundraising gap with...
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N.J. Gov. Christie is not expected to raise taxes to close $10.5B budget...
TRENTON — New Jersey Governor Chris Christie won’t raise taxes to close a $10.5 billion deficit next year, a gap nearly matching the record hole he and lawmakers filled in the current $29.4 billion...
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N.J., Virginia federal prisons use solar power to cut energy use, greenhouse...
BALTIMORE — Constellation Energy says it is working with federal prisons in Virginia and New Jersey to cut energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Constellation says the projects at prisons in...
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N.J. groups rally in Trenton to support, protest gay marriage
Groups came in anticipation of N.J. Supreme Court scheduled hearing of 6 same-sex couples in civil unions who want the right to marry TRENTON — Supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage showed up...
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N.J. Gov. Christie plans takeover of Atlantic City casino district, sale of...
The unprecedented overhaul of N.J.'s gambling industry includes the near-dismantling of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, refinancing of stalled Meadowlands Xanadu project TRENTON --...
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N.J. gaming industry massive overhaul: Winners & Losers
TRENTON — N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is announcing unprecedented plans Wednesday to revamp the state's faltering gaming industry. Major players in the casino, horse racing and entertainment sectors are...
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N.J. group submits schedule to remove experimental oyster beds from polluted...
The non-profit NY/NJ Baykeeper submitted a schedule today to remove its experimental oyster beds from contaminated waters in the Raritan Bay area, although the proposed work will not meet a July 30...
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N.J. has a history of state takeovers of local governments, agencies
TRENTON — New Jersey is no stranger to state takeovers of local governments and agencies. Some of those have occurred without trauma, such as when the state assumed control of the Superior Court...
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Gov. Christie's report finds private, parochial schools save N.J. $2.7B annually
TRENTON — In a report released today by Gov. Chris Christie, a study commission on non-public schools found that private and parochial schools save New Jersey $2.7 billion annually, while providing...
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Atlantic City: Timeline of events since casino gambling became legal
GAME OVER A timeline of key Atlantic City events since casino gambling became legal, culminating in a state takeover: May 26, 1978: Less than two years after voters agreed to amend the state...
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Atlantic City casinos have been struggling to compete with gambling in...
ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City was feeling the heat last weekend — and it wasn’t just because two major casinos lost air conditioning. On Sunday, three Pennsylvania casinos just across the Delaware...
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N.J. faces $10.5B budget deficit heading into next year
Internal report shows Garden State challenges could be just as difficult for 2012 budget Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie with Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno in this July 2010 file photo....
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Christie's proposal may lead to Meadowlands, Monmouth Park racetracks sale,...
EAST RUTHERFORD — Vittorio Russo, his racing forms spread out before him, was watching the video screens at the Meadowlands Racetrack today, just as he does every afternoon. The Paterson resident has...
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Atlantic City officials, gamblers have mixed reactions on N.J. takeover of...
Christie is scheduled to announce proposal at press conference Wednesday in Bergen, Atlantic counties ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City Councilman Moisse Delgado had a pointed, defiant message for Gov....
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Gov. Christie to announce complete overhaul of gaming industry
The governor will announce privatization of horse racing industry, state takeover of casino district on the 50-yard line at the New Meadowlands Stadium today TRENTON — More than 30 years ago, casino...
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N.J. Gov. Christie wagers on Democratic support for sweeping gaming industry...
Christie is expected to formally announce the massive revamp of N.J.'s casino, horse racing and entertainment industries during events at the Meadowlands, Atlantic City today TRENTON — To get what he...
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Less than a third of N.J. residents favor offshore drilling, poll finds
Less than a third of New Jersey residents favor drilling for oil or gas off the state's coast, a new Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey poll finds. Two years ago, 56 percent were in favor of...
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N.J. gay marriage supporters, protesters prepare for Supreme Court battle
TRENTON — With same-sex marriage legislation having failed in the state Senate, Gov. Chris Christie on record opposing it and a proposal to put the question to voters going nowhere fast, hundreds of...
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Proposal to sell Meadowlands Racetrack angers, saddens track regulars
Gov. Christie is to announce today a plan that would force state-owned racetracks to privatize or shut down EAST RUTHERFORD — Trainers and caretakers at the Meadowlands Racetrack reacted with a...
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Gov. Chris Christie calls for 'bold' changes to N.J. gaming, entertainment...
On the Xandau project in the Meadowlands, Christie said, 'There are two options, make it work or tear it down. I'm not prepared to endorse option two.' (Jerry McCrea/The Star LedgerN.J. Gov. Chris...
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