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N.J. Department of Corrections official is suspended without pay after being...
U.S. authorities say Sherrer received a $2K bribe from another corrections employee Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerDepartment of Corrections Assistant Commissioner Lydell Sherrer in this 2009...
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N.J. Sen. Scutari plans to repeal Gov. Christie's rules on medical marijuana
Scutari says rules introduced last week make access too difficult for patients GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty ImagesLev Goukassian, owner of the Nirvana Pharmacy, a medical marijuana shop in Los Angeles,...
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Gov. Chris Christie, U.S. government at standstill in canceled Hudson River...
'If there is no ARC tunnel, New Jersey commutes will come to a complete stop' TRENTON — With only a week left before Gov. Chris Christie decides whether to terminate the multi-billion Hudson River...
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Release of unapproved N.J. private land-use permitting was a mistake, DEP says
TRENTON — The Christie administration today blamed "aggressive" staff for prematurely launching a plan to privatize the state’s review of applications to develop protected wetlands and regulated flood...
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N.J. Waterfront Commission holds first hearing on mob influence at docks
N.J. Sen. Lesniak introduced bill today to dissolve 53-year-old commission, turn over its powers to Port Authority of N.Y., N.J. Frank H. Conlon/The Star-LedgerPort Newark falls under the oversight of...
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Connecticut GOP push for N.J. Gov. Christie to take on role as presidential...
GREENWICH, Conn. — Blowing into town to campaign for Connecticut’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Gov. Chris Christie was once again treated like a rock star who could wind up playing Washington....
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Facing its demise, NJN may take unusual steps to stay afloat
TRENTON — The legislative task force looking into the future of the New Jersey Network is expected to release a report today summarizing comments from public hearings on how the network will operate...
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Gov. Christie's tax returns show nearly $100K increase in income
The Christie family reported $544,047 in income, though most of that comes from wife Mary Pat, a Wall Street bond broker Patti Sapone/The Star-Ledger Gov. Chris Christie, along with wife Mary Pat,...
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Task force calls for 'dramatic reconfiguration' of NJN, does not support full...
TRENTON — Echoing Gov. Chris Christie, a bipartisan Legislative task force plotting the future of New Jersey Network declared the state should not operate a public media outlet. But the task force...
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N.J. Department of Education receives record number of charter school...
The surge in interest comes as Gov. Christie pledges to overhaul state laws to make it easier to open new charter schools TRENTON — Charter schools are set to aggressively expand in New Jersey after...
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Gov. Christie stumps for GOP senatorial candidate Linda McMahon in Connecticut
McMahon, former World Wrestling Entertainment chief executive, is hoping to replace retiring Democrat Chris Dodd STAMFORD, Conn. — It was a variation on the old sports drama of the fighter meeting the...
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Gov. Christie brings social conservatism to historically blue state, experts say
Governor's push for abstinence education is latest in series of moves challenging New Jersey's political tilt TRENTON — Two weeks ago, the federal government awarded Gov. Chris Christie’s...
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N.J. Assembly advances legislation aimed at better protecting domestic...
TRENTON — Legislation that proponents say would increase both the protections and rights of domestic violence victims in New Jersey has advanced in the Assembly. One measure in the three-bill package...
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Gov. Chris Christie says he will contact head of Board of Public Utilities...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie today said he will reach out to the head of the state Board of Public Utilities over the squabble between Cablevision and News Corp. over multimillion dollar fees that...
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Gov. Christie firm on canceling Hudson tunnel project unless federal...
TRENTON — Acknowledging that Friday is the deadline he and federal transportation officials set to decide whether the multi-billion dollar ARC tunnel project resumes, Gov. Chris Christie this morning...
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Gov. Christie issues ultimatum to N.J. Legislature on property tax proposals
TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie issued an ultimatum to the Legislature today: Sign off on his proposals to stabilize property tax growth or accept responsibility for the layoffs and service...
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Fox spokesman says no progress made on Cablevision dispute after Gov....
Christie made it clear he held Cablevision the more responsible party Andrew Mills.The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie said today he plans to contact the president of the Board of Public Utilities to...
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N.J. Supreme Court invalidates Somerset County Police Academy injury waiver
Appellate Division now to decide on claim of negligence against the academy Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerThe N.J. Supreme court hears its first cases of the 2010-11 term Monday at the Richard Hughes...
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N.J. Democrats push for legalized internet betting for Atlantic City's casinos
Senate lawmakers would let voters decide whether to approve sports betting Jerry McCrea/The Star-LedgerAerial views of Atlantic City casinos and the famous ocean front boardwalk. ATLANTIC CITY — Three...
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Gov. Christie, N.J. Sen. Scutari spar over medical marijuana rules
TRENTON — A sponsor of the state’s medical marijuana law today introduced a resolution that would repeal what he called “restrictive” proposed rules for the program if Gov. Chris Christie does not...
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