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Sparks fly at Gov. Christie's Parsippany town hall meeting regarding...
Christie faced challenges to his economic and education policies, catcalls, heckling, and police removed 3 people PARSIPPANY — Gov. Chris Christie took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves and warned...
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Gov. Christie will allow 6 N.J. nonprofits to grow, sell medical marijuana
The agreement could scuttle a move by the state Legislature to repeal Christie's strict regulations Frank H. Conlon/For The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie stands with bill sponsor...
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Proposed Port Authority budget calls for 200 layoffs
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's 2011 preliminary budget calls for 200 job cuts and investing $3.9 billion on capital projects including the World Trade Center. The authority's Board of...
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N.J. bear hunt to commence as planned after animal activists' lawsuit is...
TRENTON — Barring a last-minute stay by the state Supreme Court, New Jersey’s bear hunt will go on as planned Monday. A panel of appellate judges Friday rejected an appeal by the Animal Protection...
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Gov. Christie's mocking of legislature contributes to internet celebrity status
TRENTON — When Gov. Chris Christie speaks at town hall meetings, he lampoons lawmakers for not quickly passing a series of bills designed to make it easier for local governments and school boards to...
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TRENTON — New Jersey’s first black bear hunt in five years will go on as scheduled Monday after the state Supreme Court denied a petition from animal rights groups to postpone it today. An order...
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On eve of N.J. bear hunt, both sides of debate plead their cases
On the final day of New Jersey’s last bear hunt in 2005, Mark Utter bagged a bruin that required eight hunters to lift into a flat-bottom boat, so it could be pulled out of the woods with an ATV. At...
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Medical marijuana issue in N.J. pits pain-relief proof against politics
Fearing recreational users, Christie administration proposed restrictions limiting potency, prohibiting edible forms TRENTON — Diane Riportella is in the final stages of Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She...
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NJ Transit moves forward in effort to privatize parking lots
Parking concession program SPACES represents NJ Transit's best opportunity to close $100M budget gap, officials say Watch video In a state where three-quarters of its residents live within five miles...
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N.J. first bear hunt in 5 years scheduled to begin
Despite protests and last-minute lawsuits, New Jersey's first bear hunt in five years is all set to start today. The six-day hunt begins 30 minutes before sunrise, around 7 a.m., and will held in...
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Gov. Christie, Democratic lawmakers remain deadlocked on latest property tax...
Bills to enable officials cut costs, still deliver services have not been passed Watch video Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie at the Statehouse in Trenton in this February 2010 file...
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Four key reform issues tied to N.J. property tax cap
TRENTON — The 2 percent cap on local property tax hikes goes into effect at the start of 2011. But reforms tied to the cap have yet to clear the Legislature and be signed by Governor Christie. Here’s...
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Atlantic City public safety director seeks to fix police headquarters lacking...
Christine Petersen, a former cop, detective and lawyer, was surprised to discover the department's outdated equipment Watch video Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerAtlantic City Public Safety Director...
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Civil service rules hurt N.J. towns looking to share services, state official...
TRENTON — Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa says civil service rules for hiring are one of the biggest impediments for New Jersey towns looking to share services to save money. Nearly 200...
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N.J. Democrats propose bill that seals pay-to-play loopholes
TRENTON — Three Democratic lawmakers today introduced a bill that would close loopholes in the state’s six-year-old pay-to-play law. “This new bill will give us the iron-clad restrictions against the...
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N.J. Sen. Kevin O'Toole fights FAA plan to redirect planes over northern N.J.
N.J. Sen. Kevin O'Toole has launched an online petition to protest the FAA's proposed flight pattern changes that would redirect hundreds of planes from John F. Kennedy International Airport over...
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NJEA to unveil reformed proposals on tenure, failing schools
TRENTON — The state's largest teachers union is scheduled to address proposals on tenure reform and low-achieving schools on Tuesday, according to a report by NorthJersey.com. Gov. Chris Christie has...
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N.J. Senate swears in three new members
TRENTON — The New Jersey Senate's three newest members have been sworn in. Linda Greenstein, Dawn Addiego and Donald Norcross were administered the oath of office today by Senate President Stephen...
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N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, top Democrats to meet over property tax 'tool kit'
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie and the state’s top Democrats plan to meet this afternoon to discuss the “tool kit” measures to help towns curtail property taxes. Christie, Senate President Stephen...
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No deal struck between N.J. Democrats, Christie on property tax 'tool kit'
Christie calls for hard 2 percent cap on salaries; Democrats want to exempt pension, health benefit costs and let bill expire after 3 years Watch video Star-Ledger file phtoosSen. President Stephen...
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