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Freeholders get veto power over N.J. county authorities in bill signed by...
TRENTON — Some county freeholder boards in New Jersey will now have the opportunity to veto specific actions taken by various county authorities. Proponents of the legislation signed this week by Gov....
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N.J. Assembly bill aims for more training, accountability in emergency...
Bill would create a state medical director position, who would set training and hiring standards Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerView of the Assembly Chamber at the Statehouse. TRENTON — Three years after...
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Poll: N.J. voters want state involved in horse racing industry, out of...
TRENTON — New Jersey voters want state government to stay involved in the horse racing industry and to keep out of Atlantic City, a poll released this morning found. The Quinnipiac University survey...
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National GOP organization promotes Chris Christie film as part of 'Remember...
The Republican Governors Association is releasing in September a 20-minute film featuring Gov. Chris Christie's election and governorship, according to the RGA's website. The organization is promoting...
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N.J. Sens. Lautenberg, Menendez call for investigation on anniversary of...
NEWARK — New Jersey senators called for an investigation into the release of the Libyan terrorist convicted of bombing Pan Am Flight 103. Speaking on the steps of the federal courthouse in Newark this...
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N.J. appellate court upholds $7M award from Exxon to woman handling husband's...
TRENTON — A state appellate court today has upheld a $7 million award to a woman who contracted mesothelioma after laundering her husband's asbestos-laden clothing. Bonnie Anderson's husband, John,...
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N.J. Sen. President Sweeney will resign Gloucester County Freeholder position
TRENTON — State Sen. President Stephen Sweeney will leave his position as president of the Gloucester County Freeholder Board, according to a report on PolitickerNJ.com. Sweeney said he wants to focus...
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Medical marijuana advocates gather in Trenton to urge implementation
TRENTON — New Jersey's medical marijuana advocates are working to push the government to implement the new state law legalizing cannabis for people suffering from certain conditions. About 70...
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Gov. Christie's attitude toward N.J. education bewilders, hurts his former...
'It's not a case of, If I ever become governor, I'll get back at them!' Christie said TRENTON — He was a happy boy, by all accounts. He had friends, did well both on the athletic field and in the...
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Resistance to vaccines, lack of health insurance contribute to N.J.'s low...
TRENTON — Call it one of New Jersey’s medical mysteries. One of the most affluent states in the country, home to more than a few giants of the pharmaceutical industry, New Jersey also has one of the...
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N.J. Senate to vote on whether to review Kyleigh's Law
Opponents say red decal makes teens easy target for predators John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerA red decal attached to a license plate at a press conference announcing the specifics of Kyleigh's Law....
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Gov. Chris Christie to expand veterans diploma program
HADDON HEIGHTS — New Jersey veterans who went to war in Korea or Vietnam before they finished high school can now get their diplomas. The program has been available to World War I and II veterans...
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Gov. Christie threatens to veto N.J. agencies' board minutes if Democrats...
TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he will veto board minutes of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and other state agencies if Democrats who control the Legislature don’t...
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N.J. Senate approves 6-month review of Kyleigh's Law decal requirement
Bill directs attorney general to look at dangers of young driver decal program John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerA red decal attached to a license plate at a press conference announcing the specifics of...
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Senate approves bill eliminating 40 inactive, outdated N.J. agencies
TRENTON — The Senate unanimously approved legislation today that makes good on Gov. Chris Christie’s promise to shrink the state government bureaucracy by eliminating more than 40 inactive and...
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N.J. Senate approves bills requiring helmets for young skiiers, snowboarders
TRENTON — The state Senate approved two bills today aimed at making downhill skiing safer for children and motorcycle riding safer for novices. One bill would require kids who ski or snowboard to wear...
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Gov. Chris Christie awaits outcome of Race to the Top application
N.J. schools could receive up to $400M if selected from 19 finalists for Obama administration program designed to spur reforms Aaron Houston/For The Star-LedgerN.J. Gov. Chris Christie signs a bill at...
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Gov. Christie vetoes bill preventing liability for recipients of unemployment...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie vetoed part of a bill on unemployment benefits today, saying the legislation would have prevented the state from recovering millions of dollars in overpaid benefits. The...
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Gov. Christie renominates former assistant U.S. Attorney to head N.J....
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie's tonight renominated a former assistant U.S. Attorney to run the state Division of Consumer Affairs, two months after the governor withdrew the nomination amid criticism...
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N.J. corrections department to overhaul family programs after alleged...
TRENTON — The Department of Corrections is overhauling prison family programs in response to accusations a sex offender was able to inappropriately touch a 9-year-old girl during an event behind...
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