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More N.J. students pass alternate graduation tests, but some seniors still...
Critics say revamped scoring is unfair, but education officials have no plans to revert to old method Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerA file photo of a high school graduation in 2009. More high school...
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N.J. Senate to vote on adding sports betting at casinos, racetracks
TRENTON — The state senate today will vote on a bill that would clear the way for New Jersey to allow sports betting at casinos and racetracks — pending the outcome of a lawsuit seeking to overturn a...
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Q&A: What happened after voters defeated school budgets
• N.J. towns make school budget cuts in wake of election defeats On April 20, New Jerseyans defeated 58 percent of local school budgets statewide. Here is a look at what has happened since and what is...
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Ex-N.J. Assemblyman Van Pelt is found guilty of accepting of $10K bribe
OCEAN COUNTY -- Outside a crowded upscale restaurant in Atlantic City last year, Daniel Van Pelt surreptitiously accepted a white envelope stuffed with $100 bills from a real estate developer seeking...
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N.J. Gov. Christie restores senior health care funds, prepares to fight on...
TRENTON — Dianne Spinelli didn’t realize she was caught in the partisan crossfire over the state budget on Wednesday. She was just glad she won’t have to lay out $310 after Gov. Chris Christie...
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Police, firefighter unions make court plea against N.J. pension, health benefits
TRENTON — Police and firefighter unions are in court today as they seek to block cuts to pension and health benefits one day before the changes are scheduled to go into effect. Oral arguments are...
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N.J. Senate leader seeks hearings on hefty compensation for Horizon executives
Legislative hearings are being called to look into compensation packages for executives for the state's biggest health insurance provider, a report on APP.com said. New Jersey Senate President Stephen...
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N.J. Dems plan to pass millionaries tax, despite Christie's veto threats
Pols say tax increase on highest earners could bring in enough money to pay for $55.5 million in drug benefits, $563.2 million in property tax rebates for seniors Photos by Tony Kurdzuk/The...
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Gov. Chris Christie prepares N.J. AARP for a budget 'they probably wouldn't...
TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie today assured an audience of some 300 AARP members he would not impose premiums and co-pay hikes on a prescription drug program for low-income senior and disabled...
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N.J. judge refuses to block bill changing benefits, pensions for public workers
TRENTON — A state judge refused today to block reductions in pension and health care benefits for police and firefighters. The unions argued that the changes improperly infringe upon the collective...
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N.J. official says revenue from income tax could 'fall significantly below'...
Non-partisan Office of Legislative Services's David Rosen says 'projections for FY11 may have to be tempered' Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerDavid Rosen, Office of Legislative Services Budget and Finance...
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N.J. Senate approves bill requiring public workers live in state
TRENTON — Future public employees who work in New Jersey would have to live in New Jersey under a bill passed by the state senate today. The bill (S1730) would give workers one year to move in-state...
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Gov. Christie's picks for N.J. community affairs, labor are confirmed by Senate
TRENTON — The state Senate has confirmed two more members of Gov. Chris Christie’s cabinet. The Senate voted 40-0 to confirm Lori Grifa as commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs and 37-1...
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N.J. Assembly advances property tax rebates to seniors, continues to debate...
Bill was one half of 2-part attempt by Dems to raise taxes on rich, restore benefits to seniors and disabled Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Minority Leader Alex DeCroce points to the Democrats...
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N.J. Senate passes bill lowering tax hike on businesses
TRENTON — The state Senate approved a bill today that would lessen a tax increase businesses have to pay to make the state’s unemployment insurance fund solvent. The bill, which passed 28-9, raises...
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N.J. Assembly approves $100M in tax credits for new homebuyers to improve...
TRENTON -- The state Assembly approved a measure today that seeks to rejuvenate the state’s housing market by giving out $100 million in tax credits to homebuyers. The bill establishes the New Jersey...
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U.S. report shows 16 people linked to terror plots passed undetected through...
WASHINGTON — At least 16 people later linked to terror plots passed through U.S. airports undetected by federal officials who were on duty to spot suspicious behavior, according to a government...
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N.J. 'millionaires tax' is approved by the Senate
Bill advances to Gov. Chris Christie, who has vowed to veto it Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerView from above the New Jersey Senate Chamber at the Statehouse in Trenton in January. TRENTON — The state...
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N.J. Gov. Chris Christie swiftly vetoes 'millionaires tax,' property tax...
Governor vetoes bills approved by the Senate and Assembly Noah K. Murray/The Star LedgerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a conference in this file photo. TRENTON — It took about two minutes...
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N.J. attorneys voice concern over Gov. Christie's decision to oust Justice...
'All the untenured judges throughout the state are scared to death,' says president of N.J. Bar Association Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerFormer New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Peter G. Verniero...
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