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Menendez, Lautenberg support magistrates from Newark to become federal judges
New Jersey's two Democratic U.S. senators are urging President Obama to fill two federal judge vacancies with magistrates who preside in federal court in Newark. Spokesmen for Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg...
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Gov. Chris Christie signs bill allowing towns interest-free loans for clean...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie today signed three bills today that allows the state to make interest-free loans to local governments for "clean water" projects. Christie, speaking at the Musconetcong...
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Gov. Chris Christie says it's 'time to move on' from Race to the Top error
After N.J. schools chief Bret Schundler firing, Christie says lesson is 'Don't lie to the governor.' Amanda Brown/The Star-Ledger NJ Governor Chris Christie speaking to the media in this July 2010...
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Gov. Chris Christie recommends delay on school spending report
Christie recommends delaying while the state fights litigation filed by N.J. education advocacy group on school formula Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerDavid Sciarra, of the Education Law Center, argues...
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Judge throws out N.J. lawsuit against Bruce Springsteen ticket resellers
Orbitz Worldwide and TicketNetwork Direct were accused of violating the Consumer Fraud Act William Perlman/The Star-LedgerBruce Springsteen performs at the Izod Center in East Rutherford in May. Last...
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U.S. Rep. Rush Holt to request removal of TV ad portraying him as critical of...
TRENTON — A pro-Israel group founded by prominent Republicans is criticizing U.S. Rep. Rush Holt in a cable television ad that says the Democrat seeking re-election is no friend to the Jewish state....
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Horizon Foundation receives $245K to train N.J. nurses pursuing advanced degrees
TRENTON — Nurses pursuing advanced degrees will have access to a virtual tutoring program paid for by private funds and provided to nursing schools throughout the state, the Horizon Foundation of New...
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Newark superintendent Clifford Janey's contract is not renewed
With an annual salary of $280K a year, Janey is one of the highest paid public officials in the state John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerDr. Clifford Janey, superintendent of Newark public schools, speaks...
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Gov. Christie seeks delay in releasing school spending review
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has advised the education department not to release a report Tuesday which details how much New Jersey spends per pupil, over concerns it could hurt the state in a...
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Tight budgets force local colleges to lay off employees
Rutgers and Kean will be among the local universities handing out layoff notices as students return to class for the fall semester, campus officials said Tuesday. Pink slips have already begun going...
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N.J. Democrats push for hearing on Race to the Top error, despite Christie's...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday declared an end to the controversy over the state’s failed attempt for Race to the Top funding — saying the mystery of the fatal error had been solved — and...
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N.J. Board of Education vows to continue reform after Race to the Top loss
Acting commissioner Rochelle Hendricks (second from left), who replaced Bret Schundler (center), says "our resolve is strong" despite not winning federal funding Rochelle Hendricks, second from left,...
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Ex-N.J. education chief Bret Schundler says Gov. Christie 'defamed' him
Schundler released his chronology of events today — Read the documents Adena Stevens/For The Star-Ledger Former education chief Bret Schundler at his home in Jersey City Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 ....
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N.J. approves controversial change to dispatching medical helicopters
TRENTON — Controversial rules for dispatching medical helicopters to the scene of traumatic accidents were modified today, resolving for now a longstanding dispute between the state service and the...
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N.J. education officials look to improve progress of high school students
TRENTON — The state Board of Education president and the acting education commissioner Wednesday vowed to continue moving forward with New Jersey’s education reform goals, but did not provide any...
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Ex-N.J. education chief Schundler releases chronology, says Christie...
TRENTON — Fired Education Commissioner Bret Schundler said Wednesday he is not a liar and took a shot at Gov. Chris Christie, who he said "defamed" him "for something he knows I did not do." "Good...
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Newark superintendent replacement will have a tough task ahead, experts say
Leaders said that Janey's successor would have to execute sweeping reforms, win the support of the community The Star-LedgerClifford Janey, the superintendent of Newark public schools, speaks with...
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Gov. Christie to visit Delaware River Port Authority headquarters
TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is planning to visit the headquarters of the Delaware River Port Authority in Camden today. The agency, which operates bridges and trains connecting New Jersey...
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Average N.J. homeowner to face 3.3 percent property tax hike
The average New Jersey homeowner will be hit with a 3.3 percent property tax increase this year, according to a report on APP.com. Of the 415 towns (out of 566 in the state) studied, the tax bill...
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Gov. Christie chides Delaware River Port Authority for 'weak' reforms
Christie said he would not renew DRPA CEO John Matheussen's contract if changes were not implemented Star-Ledger FileGov. Chris Christie, left, vetoed the minutes of the Delaware River Port Authority...
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