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N.J. Democrats to hold second summit on gambling
Labor leaders, horse racing industry officials, local elected officials and NJSEA president (above) will testify at the summit today Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Sports and Exposition...
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N.J. nonprofit, charity groups face ongoing economic hardship, as demand for...
New Jersey nonprofit and charity groups are still suffering from decreasing donations and cuts from federal funding, as demand for their work grows, according to a report by NorthJersey.com. "Without...
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Meadowlands gaming summit brings out differing agendas of northern, southern...
Democrats from the north push for slot machines while those in the south suggest other ways to save the horse racing industry Andrew Mills/THE STAR-LEDGERTrump Plaza, Caesar's and Bally's Casinos can...
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Gov. Christie proposes elimination of 300 N.J. boards, commissions
Governor also closed 60 inactive boards through executive order Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie signs an executive order in this January file photo. TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie today...
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N.J. Association of Counties to regulate executive director's salary after audit
TRENTON — More oversight of the New Jersey Association of Counties would overtax the lobbying group and the elected officials who oversee it, Bergen County Freeholder James Carroll told the group...
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Gov. Christie signs bill allowing N.J. residents to send children to public...
Home district must provide transportation to other schools Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerNJ Gov. Chris Christie discusses the school choice bill in this file photo. TRENTON — Parents dissatisfied with...
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Argument over slots at tracks dominates second Democratic gambling summit
Hundreds of members of the horse racing industry showed up to push lawmakers to save their sport Zach Ornitz/The Star-LedgerMembers of the horse racing industry pushed legislators to allow slot...
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Gov. Christie signs bill restricting public record fees to cost of copying
TRENTON — Fees charged by state and local governments to provide public documents to the public will be lowered across New Jersey under a bill signed into law yesterday by Gov. Chris Christie. The...
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Gov. Chris Christie signs order to eliminate 60 boards, commissions
TRENTON — In 2002, when New Jersey’s motor vehicle agency was "in crisis," the state created a commission to help overhaul an agency plagued by poor customer service and poor security. Though its...
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As N.J. Supreme Court term begins, justices face big questions
Can a person always sue a company for bargaining in bad faith? Can someone win a defamation suit when campaign fliers blared his drug conviction after his record had been expunged? Can a judge slash a...
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Weights & Measures officials protect N.J. from scammers, cheats
At a time in life when many men are enjoying their grandchildren, Ronald Weinstock cherishes being the most hated man in the supermarket. Weinstock, 62, is the nemesis of butchers who sneak a thumb on...
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Reports show 1 in 10 complaints against Newark police officers are not fully...
Omissions number 1,315 out of 12,905 complaints, according to a review of annual reports Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerNewark Police Department Director Garry McCarthy addresses the filing of a petition...
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N.J. Assembly passes bill promoting student book rentals at colleges,...
Some lawmakers question need for it as a handful of schools are already planning to do so Noah Addis/The Star-LedgerTextbooks, like the ones seen in this Princeton University bookstore, may be cheaper...
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N.J. lawmakers mull raising penalty for talking on phone while driving
TRENTON &mdash Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering additional prohibitions on those who talk or text while driving. A bill sponsored by Sen. Richard Codey would increase fines and impose...
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N.J. Senate committee approves unused sick, vacation time limits for public...
Bill also prohibits future hires from taking 'terminal leave,' where workers collect a paycheck instead of vacation days at end of career Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerView from above the Senate Chamber...
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N.J. lawmakers draw attention to impact of budget cuts on health care
Christie's proposals cut from low-income AIDS patients, children with developmental delays, and parents without health insurance Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerA February 2010 file photo of a New Jersey...
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Bayonne official is sworn in as N.J. assemblyman
TRENTON — Jason O’Donnell, the public safety director for the city of Bayonne, was sworn in today as an assemblyman for the 31st District. O’Donnell, a 38-year-old Democrat, replaces former...
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Sweeney vows to block Gov. Christie's pension reform bills until N.J....
N.J. has $46B pension fund gap Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerSenate President Stephen Sweeney speaks during the New Jersey Gaming Summit in Atlantic City, in this August file photo. TRENTON — Senate...
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U.S. education department approves $268M to benefit N.J. schools
Federal funding is being billed as money to help save up to 3,900 teachers' jobs Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie with Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno in this July 2010 file photo. TRENTON — New...
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N.J. Assembly Democrats point out how Christie's budget hurts N.J. residents,...
Governor signed $29.4B budget on June 29 after Democrats provided just enough votes to pass it Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerN.J. Gov. Chris Christie, center, makes his first budget address to a joint...
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