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Sweeney says N.J. Senate wants state plan to save horse racing, casinos
N.J. top Dem says, 'We have to find a way to keep the tracks open' Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerSen. Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr., joined Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, Sen. President Steve Sweeney, Gov. Chris...
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N.J. group sues state for medicating mental patients without consent
TRENTON — One patient, restless from forced injections of psychotropic drugs, is said to constantly pace the halls of Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, wearing down the skin on his legs. Another, allegedly...
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N.J. Assembly committee to discuss $10.5B budget deficit
TRENTON — This time last year Chris Christie said the Democratic governor should drop out of the 2009 election in shame because he allowed the state to rack up an $8 billion deficit. Republican...
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Poll: N.J. voters oppose Atlantic City takeover, aid to Xanadu
TRENTON — A new poll finds voter support for privatizing New Jersey's horse racing tracks, but opposition to having the state oversee a casino and tourism district in Atlantic City. The Fairleigh...
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N.J. Supreme Court rules gym is not liable for injury after customer signed...
TRENTON — The New Jersey Supreme Court says a liability waiver protects a gym from a lawsuit filed by a customer who was injured by a faulty bike. Gina Stelluti signed a liability waiver before...
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Former Hoboken mayor Peter Cammarano gets 2 years in prison for taking bribes
One of the most prominent politicians in last summer's corruption sting admitted accepting $25K from FBI informant Solomon Dwek Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerFormer Hoboken Mayor Peter J. Cammarano...
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Assembly lawmakers say N.J. should pay into pension fund before making more cuts
Commitment would be step toward addressing $46B gap in pension fund Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerA March 2010 file photo of the Assembly Chamber. TRENTON — New Jersey should not further cut pensions...
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U.S. Attorney Fishman to seek new indictment against Parsippany developer...
TRENTON — In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Jersey will seek a new indictment against prominent Parsippany builder Edward Mosberg, who is accused of...
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Democratic lawmakers hold Atlantic City summit on future of N.J. gambling
TRENTON — Democratic state lawmakers this morning convene in Atlantic City for the first of three gaming summits on the future of gambling in New Jersey. Organizers call the summit their “answer” to...
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N.J. lawmakers hear testimony on Christie-endorsed plan to take over casinos,...
Panel of Democrats heard from Atlantic City officials, casino executives, building trades and contractors, vendors and resort hotel workers Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey lawmakers hold the...
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Gov. Christie's office pushes for Senate hearing on N.J. Supreme Court nominee
Senate President Sweeney says he will not hold a hearing until Justice John Wallace, Jr.'s term expires Governor Photos/Tim LarsenAnne Murray Patterson speaks after Gov. Chris Christie announces her...
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Prop. 8 supporters call judge gay activist after Calif. same-sex marriage ban...
SAN FRANCISCO — Chief U.S. Judge Vaughn Walker has always been characterized as a conservative with libertarian leanings. But after he struck down California's voter-approved gay marriage ban this...
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Democrats' gaming summit in Atlantic City exposes North, South Jersey divide
All Dems emphasized jobs, but divide emerged over reinvigorating Atlantic City but not Meadowlands John Munson/The Star-LedgerDemocrats met in Atlantic City today to discuss Gov. Chris Christie's...
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TRENTON -- Drivers involved in accidents in New Jersey that result in death or serious injury would have to submit to sobriety testing under a bill advancing in the legislature. Currently, drivers can...
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Atlantic City casino competition expands with 61 gaming halls opened, planned...
ATLANTIC CITY — Cash-starved states are increasingly being drawn to the lure of easy money in casinos — a bet that could ultimately hurt taxpayers if the supply of slot machines, poker tables and...
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N.J. Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver recognized by Black Caucus Foundation
The first black woman to head New Jersey's Assembly will be honored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in Washington. Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver will receive the organization's Phoenix...
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Anti-abortion group appeals for Gov. Christie to allow 'choose life' license...
Children First Foundation has been fighting state in federal court since MVC rejected its initial plate design 7 years ago Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at the Statehouse...
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Survey shows more than 80 percent of N.J. public schools to see fewer...
Nearly three-quarters of the districts' surveyed blame $820M N.J. budget cuts Mitsu Yasukawa/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie answers questions from students in classroom 306 at Montclair High...
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Camden mayor fights to keep city libraries open
CAMDEN — The mayor of one of the nation's poorest cities is working on a plan to keep the city's three libraries open and available to residents after the library board announced last week they would...
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Middlesex County, East Brunswick landfills agree to reduce gas emissions
TRENTON — The U.S. Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency say they have reached agreements to resolve problems with gas emissions at two landfills in central New Jersey. The...
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