N.J. community health centers to receive $50M in federal funding
TRENTON — Twenty New Jersey community health centers will receive about $50 million in federal funding as part of the Affordable Care Act. The funds will allow construction and renovation at the...
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Federal authorities arrest high-ranking N.J. corrections official
Assistant Commissioner Lydell Sherrer was arrested on bribery charges Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerDepartment of Corrections Assistant Commissioner Lydell Sherrer in this 2009 file photo....
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Gov. Christie calls on N.J. lawmakers to take up reform packages
EWING — Gov. Chris Christie today called on the leaders of the state Legislature to take up a series of reform packages and said they need to prove to New Jersey residents they are doing their jobs....
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N.J. Republicans accuse U.S. Rep. Adler of recruiting fake tea party candidate
GOP claims South Jersey Democrat broke campaign finance laws to siphon support from opponent, calls for federal investigation Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerU.S. Rep. John Adler listens to...
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N.J. school funding scores high marks, but does not account for Christie's...
State one of only six to score well in each of the four categories Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerN.J. Gov. Chris Christie glares at Marie Corfield, an art teacher from Robert Hunter Elementary School in...
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State of Bergen, Passaic County roads leads motorists to lodge hundreds of...
Overgrown weeds and damaged guardrails. Missing manhole covers and busted traffic lights. Broken water mains and too many "houses for cash" fliers tacked to light posts. Trash everywhere. And...
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N.J. lawmakers to consider medical marijuana rules at hearing today
TRENTON — Those who want to be New Jersey's first legal marijuana sellers will get their chance to discuss medical marijuana rules today. The state's Health and Senior Services Department will hold a...
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U.S. Rep. Rush Holt faces tight re-election battle, poll finds
TRENTON — U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th Dist.) is in for a close re-election battle, according to a Monmouth University poll released today. Holt, who has held the seat for 12 years, leads Republican...
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U.S. Sen. Lautenberg considers private funding after Christie cancels N.J....
Lautenberg contacted N.Y. firm to examine potential way to restart project Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerU.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and supporters of the ARC Tunnel project including Doug...
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N.J. health official defends medical marijuana rules at public hearing
TRENTON — New Jersey's proposed medical marijuana regulations are not designed to fail or be hostile to prospective patients, growers or sellers, the state official behind them said today. Deputy...
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N.J. agrees to replace trees removed during NJ Turnpike widening project
TRENTON — New Jersey has agreed to replace trees removed in three towns during a Turnpike widening project, ending a lawsuit. The Mercer County towns of East Windsor, Hamilton and Robbinsville sued...
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U.S. Rep. Pallone, tea party-backed GOP challenger Little agree to debate in...
Pallone leads in polls, but Little is riding tea party momentum Star-Ledger file photosU.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., left, 2009 photo by Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-Ledger. Photo of tea...
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Acting N.J. education chief announces $30M in low-interest bonds for charter...
N.J. official says they will be looking for shovel-ready construction projects so money can have immediate impact Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerActing Commissioner Rochelle Hendricks in this September...
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U.S. Sen. Lautenberg approaches N.Y. financial firm on funding endangered...
NEW YORK — Sen. Frank Lautenberg says he has spoken with a large financial firm about the possibility of private financing for the endangered trans-Hudson rail tunnel. Lautenberg and other proponents...
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N.J. asks physician disciplinary board to suspend license of controversial...
Brigham says Board of Medical Examiners cleared him in 1996 when he faced similar charges Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerDr. Steven Chase Brigham today as he appears before the Board of Medical...
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N.J. voters who backed President Obama less likely to vote in midterm...
New Jersey voters who support President Obama are less likely to vote in the midterm elections next month, revealing an enthusiasm gap that could spell trouble for Democrats, according to a Fairleigh...
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N.J. mayors push for caps on salary increases for public employees
TRENTON — A battle is brewing at the New Jersey Statehouse over whether to cap salary increases for public employees who can't strike. Mayors want arbitration awards to police and firefighters capped...
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Newark, New York City airports continue to wait for controversial full-body...
TSA says scanners will arrive 'in the coming weeks' AP Photo/Jon SuperMembers of staff are seen demonstrating a new full body security scanner at Manchester Airport, Manchester, England in this...
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State Sen. Phil Haines' nomination to be N.J. judge to be considered
TRENTON —The Burlington County Republican who turned down former Gov. Jon Corzine's nomination to become a state judge is getting a second chance. The Senate Judiciary Committee will consider Sen....
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Gov. Christie to campaign for Connecticut GOP gubernatorial candidate
Christie will attend a fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency hotel with Republican candidate Tom Foley Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerN.J. Gov. Chris Christie campaigns in Pennsylvania. The next stop on his...
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