N.J. panel upholds license suspension for Clifton psychologist who allegedly...
TRENTON — A New Jersey appeals court panel has ruled that state regulators acted properly when they suspended a Clifton psychologist's license over her "inappropriately close" relationship with a...
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N.J. is among coalition of states awarded Race to the Top funds to assess...
TRENTON — The U.S. Department of Education today awarded a total of $330 million to two coalitions of states — both of which include New Jersey — to create a new generation of standardized tests that...
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N.J. faces class-action lawsuit by immigrants denied FamilyCare in budget cuts
Lawsuit argues immigrants are being discriminated against file photoSeton Hall Law School's Center for Social Justice filed a class-action lawsuit today on behalf of legal immigrants denied coverage...
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U.S. Rep. Rush Holt kicks off re-election campaign in competitive 12th...
WEST WINDSOR — Kicking off his re-election campaign, U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th Dist.) criticized his Republican opponent, Scott Sipprelle, as a Wall Street mogul out of touch with middle-class New...
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Gov. Christie pushes bill to convert New Jersey Network into independent entity
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie submitted legislation today designed to end the state’s four decades of support for the public television network, NJN, by year’s end . The Governor’s plan calls for the...
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Ousted Newark superintendent to remain in post at start of school year
NEWARK — Newark Superintendent Clifford Janey will stay in his post to start the school year, according to Gov. Chris Christie, but the process to find his successor is already underway. "I think it...
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Gov. Christie warns Delaware River Port Authority head to enact speedy reforms
TRENTON — He can’t fire the chief executive. He can’t appoint any commissioners to the board in his first term. So Gov. Chris Christie Thursday responded to what he sees as an ethics drought at the...
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Ex-education chief Bret Schundler wants apology from Gov. Christie
TRENTON — A week after he was fired, New Jersey's former education commissioner said he isn't considering taking legal action over his termination. But in an e-mail Friday to The Associated Press,...
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N.J. Democrats schedule hearing on Race to the Top error
Ex-education chief Bret Schundler and members of the governor's staff are invited to testify Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerA March 2010 file photo of the Assembly Chamber. TRENTON — Assembly Democrats...
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N.J. Democrats push ahead with hearing to 'dissect' Race to the Top error
Ex-N.J. education chief Bret Schundler has not decided if he will appear, while several Christie officials will not testify Adena Stevens/For The Star-LedgerFormer education chief Bret Schundler at...
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TRENTON — A New Jersey appellate court upheld a decision last month saying the state Department of Corrections does not have to pay for a convicted rapist's request for gender reassignment surgery,...
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N.J. Republicans hope to ride Gov. Christie's rising star to midterm success
Christie's approval rate at 51 percent, according to August poll Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie is becoming a big draw for New Jersey Republican fundraising events. Christie is...
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N.J. lawmakers push for Internet-based voting plan for military
TRENTON — New Jersey lawmakers are working on an Internet-based pilot program that would allow members of the military stationed overseas to vote in certain state elections. If approved, the proposal...
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Atlantic City Race Course officials 'pleased' by Gov. Christie's gambling...
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP (Atlantic County) — Atlantic City Race Course officials say they are 'pleased' by Gov. Chris Christie's proposals for the gambling and entertainment industries, according to a report...
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Deportation of illegal immigrants without criminal records more likely in...
So far this year, 64 percent of people deported from N.J. had no criminal record View full size In 1991, Faustino Escamilla snuck across the border from his native Mexico into Brownsville, Texas,...
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Delaware River Port Authority contributed $775K to agencies tied to board...
Last month the DRPA board banned charitable donations and required contractors to start disclosing political donations Noah Addis/For The Star-LedgerDelaware River Port Authority C.E.O and former New...
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Morristown Tea Party group holds Labor Day rally urging for votes in upcoming...
MORRISTOWN — The Morristown Tea Party gathered on the Green in an effort to motivate voters in the Nov. 2 election, according to a report by DailyRecord.com. The group urged voters to support limiting...
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Gov. Christie to kick off campaign for reform agenda
Christie is scheduled to begin outlining initiatives during series of TV appearances Tuesday morning Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerLt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Gov. Chris Christie ride a float during...
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Gov. Christie to kick off reform agenda appearances on MSNBC, Fox
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie is kicking off a series of town halls to unveil his reform agenda. The governor will start off with a series of television appearances this morning, including appearances...
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Gov. Chris Christie doesn't tip his hand on reform agenda during MSNBC...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie declined to give any hints about his soon-to-be-announced pension and benefit reform agenda during an appearance today on MSNBC's Morning Joe. "I'll get it out in a...
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