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Gov. Christie hopes President Obama will work with GOP on education, health care
TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he hopes President Barack Obama will compromise with Republicans to achieve education and health care reforms. The governor, just back from a Republican...
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N.J. Republicans push GOP-backed proposals in response to Democrats' job package
Assembly Republican leader DeCroce: 'It has taken three years for the Democrats to realize that jobs, economy are important' Watch video Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerAssembly Republican Leader Alex...
View ArticleN.J. officials urge residents to invest in water infrastructure sytems
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (Somerset County) — New Jersey and many other states could have a good start on upgrading or replacing their decades-old water infrastructure if people invest in their systems the...
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Nine N.J. cities to split $139M in state aid
TRENTON — Nine urban communities in New Jersey will share nearly $139 million in state aid. Camden will get the bulk of the funding — $69 million — announced Wednesday by the Department of Community...
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U.S. drops corruption charges against former aide to N.J. lawmaker
For the first time since 44 people were arrested in a massive corruption scheme, federal authorities have dropped their case against one of the defendants. The U.S. Attorney’s Office dismissed charges...
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Gov. Chris Christie, family help serve Thanksgiving dinner at Trenton soup...
Governor was approached for help with jobs, homeless issues in New Jersey. Watch video Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie, his wife Mary Pat and two of their children, Sarah and Bridget...
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Hoboken follows Parsippany in plan to sue N.J. over superintendent contract
Contracts for all N.J. superintendents are under review by state, as Christie administration announced plans for salary cap Katie Colaneri/The Jersey JournalHoboken Board of Education Vice President...
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N.J. Democrats offer alternate plan to spur job market
TRENTON — Trying to move away from their fight with Gov. Chris Christie over property tax reform, Democratic leaders Wednesday unveiled a set of proposals they say will spark the job market and...
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Senate President Steve Sweeney outlines new vision for Atlantic City airport
TRENTON — A fully utilized commercial airport in Atlantic City could taxi tourists directly to the gaming city while generating hundreds of millions in badly needed cash to prop up the troubled casino...
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Gov. Christie renominates Cape May County prosecutor
CAPE MAY COUNTY — Gov. Chris Christie has renominated Robert Taylor for another five-year term as Cape May County prosecutor. Taylor initially was named to the post by former Gov. Jim McGreevey in...
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N.J. Gov. Chris Christie promotes shopping local on 'Small Business Saturday'
TRENTON — New Jersey's governor is lending his support to a national campaign to encourage shopping at small businesses during the holiday season. Gov. Chris Christie said today that he's urging New...
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N.J. Legislature passes bill banning businesses from discriminating against...
TRENTON — A bill that would ban businesses from discriminating unemployed candidates from applying for jobs in advertisements has been approved in the Senate after passing in the Assembly, according...
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Middlesex County Democrat is named chairman of N.J. Assembly judicial panel
TRENTON — A Middlesex County Democrat has been named the new chairman of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes III of Edison was selected by Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver...
View ArticleN.J. extends property tax deadline for homeowners
TRENTON — New Jersey has extended a deadline for eligible homeowners to apply for a credit on their property tax bill. The new deadline to file 2009 homestead benefit applications is Jan. 3, 2011....
View ArticleBill exploring need for South Jersey VA hospital advances in Legislature
TRENTON — A proposal to seek a Veterans Administration hospital for southern New Jersey is advancing in the state Legislature. A bill to set up an 18-member task force to examine the need for a...
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State mismanagement of U.S.-funded weatherization program is worse than...
DOE allocated $118M for New Jersey to weatherize nearly 13,400 homes by March 2012, but only 2,157 are finished NEWARK — Alex Ibarra pries back the faded green siding on the Newark home and props it...
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N.J. schools struggle with increasing class sizes as budgets, teachers are cut
After Gov. Christie slashed school aid by $820M this summer, 81 percent of districts said they intended to reduce teaching staff Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerTwo physical education classes of 120 students...
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N.J. website details finances of state independent authorities
Yourmoney.nj.gov, launched by Gov. Chris Christie, now offers detailed financial information on agencies like the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Yourmoney.nj.govA New Jersey website has added financial...
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Liberal think tank says graduated tax system in N.J. lightens load on Gov....
Group argues N.J. income tax rate is lower than New York or Philadelphia and does not hinder business as Governor claims Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat paid...
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N.J. government website is down until further notice
TRENTON — The state's website has not been operating all day. The culprit of the cyberspace shutdown was an internal problem with the server, said Michael Drewniak , spokesman for the governor's...
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