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N.J. Assembly considers affordable housing reform bill
TRENTON — The state Assembly today introduced its long-awaited version of a bill to abolish the Council on Affordable Housing and revamp affordable housing rules in New Jersey. But housing advocates...
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N.J. Gov. Christie to pull plug on Hudson River tunnel project unless other...
Bloomberg, Paterson would like to see project move forward, but unwilling to commit funds Tariq Zehawi/The RecordARC Tunnel Project has been put on hold by N.J. Gov. Christie. TRENTON — Gov. Chris...
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Campaign issues between Rep. John Adler, ex-Eagle Jon Runyan heat up 3rd...
TRENTON — Fake tea party candidates. Late property tax payments. Donkeys. They’re all campaign issues in the hotly contested race in the 3rd Congressional District, where New Jersey Republicans have...
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Ramapo College president pushes for legislation banning caffeinated alcoholic...
MAHWAH — It's cheap, it comes in tall cans and it contains caffeine, other common energy-drink ingredients and as much alcohol as four beers. After students at northern New Jersey's Ramapo College...
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N.J. law mandating ice, snow removal from vehicles goes into effect Wednesday
TRENTON — Now is the time for New Jersey motorists to make sure they have scrapers and brushes in their vehicles. An amended law goes into effect Wednesday that requires motorists to remove all ice...
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ARC tunnel supporters make last-ditch effort to save project
Tunnel supporters intend to deliver postcards signed by commuters to governor's office Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerCommuter Ribhu Kansal signs a postcard to be sent to Gov. Christie in favor...
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Charter school applicants hope to boost number of charter schools in N.J. cities
TRENTON — New Jersey's urban education sector could see a shakeup in the coming years, as more charter school operators continue to look to open schools in the state's cities. Most of the 50 charter...
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Gov. Christie speaks at fundraiser for GOP congressional candidate Mike...
FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. — Gov. Chris Christie stumped for congressional candidate Mike Fitzpatrick in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania today, saying Republicans need to take a stand against out-of-control...
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Gov. Christie invites former Washington D.C. schools chief to consider N.J....
Distance from her family may prevent Rhee from taking job, officials said file photosGov. Chris Christie and former Washington D.C. education chief Michelle Rhee. TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has...
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N.J. Republicans beat Democrats in fundraising battle for the first time in...
TRENTON — While Gov. Chris Christie is traveling the nation to support Republican candidates, his presence in the Statehouse is also helping his party at home, according to the latest fundraising...
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Christie says he wants to save N.J. horse racing industry, but not with state...
Christie says he appreciates Dems proposal PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Chris Christie today said he appreciates a new plan advanced by Democrats to revamp casinos and horse racing in New Jersey, and said he'd...
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Audit of N.J. Turnpike Authority finds $43M in waste during tough economy
N.J. comptroller says Turnpike Authority is overpaying its employees, gave $30M in bonuses Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerN.J. State Comptroller Matthew Boxer in this June 2010 photo. Who knew that there...
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N.J. officials push Gov. Christie to support Hudson River tunnel project
Christie plans to announce Friday whether he'll kill the ARC tunnel project NEWARK — Jeff Eng stepped onto the platform at Newark Penn Station this morning just as his New York-bound train was pulling...
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N.J. union leaders angry over Gov. Christie's choice not to give workers...
TRENTON — State employee union leaders are seeing red over New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's decision not to give workers Black Friday off. Former Gov. Jon Corzine had allowed the unions to trade the...
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Gov. Christie campaigns in N.J., Pennsylvania as GOP cross-country tour ends
PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday mixed his out-of-state stumping for Republican candidates with appearances for Garden State hopefuls as campaign finance reports in New Jersey show the GOP...
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Former Washington D.C. schools chancellor hesitates in accepting offer to...
Family matters could derail plan to bring Michelle Rhee to N.J. file photosGov. Chris Christie and former Washington D.C. education chief Michelle Rhee. TRENTON — Washington, D.C.’s former schools...
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N.J. Department of Education sees surge in charter school applications
TRENTON — Two virtual schools, a Hebrew language high school and five schools proposed by New Jersey’s Black Ministers Council are among 50 charter school applications under consideration by the state...
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Third-party candidate allegedly planted by Democrats files for bankruptcy
A disputed New Jersey congressional candidate is under federal bankruptcy protection. Republicans and tea party organizations say Peter DeStefano was placed on the ballot in New Jersey's 3rd District...
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Former N.J. Attorney General, chairman of Commission of Investigation dies at 66
OAKLAND — W. Cary Edwards, chairman of the State Commission of Investigation and a former state attorney general, died today of cancer at his Oakland home. He was 66. Edwards, a Republican, had a...
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N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission unveils new NASCAR license plates
WALL— NASCAR fans in New Jersey can start their engines and display new license plates of their favorite drivers. The Motor Vehicle Commission unveiled 12 new plates at Wall Stadium racetrack in Wall...
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