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U.S. attorney says recent arrests serve as warnings against investment...
TRENTON — New Jersey's U.S. Attorney says several recent financial fraud cases should serve as warnings to anyone thinking of investing in schemes that seem too good to be true. More than a dozen...
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N.J. Sen. Loretta Weinberg proposes bill to close pay-to-play gaps
TRENTON — A leading Democratic state senator Monday proposed legislation she said would close the loopholes in a 6-year-old state law designed to limit pay-to-play, the practice of awarding public...
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Assemblyman Wisniewski to testify in L. Harvey Smith corruption trial
JERSEY CITY — Jurors in the corruption trial of former state Assemblyman L. Harvey Smith are expected to hear from a leading Democrat today. The prosecution is expected to call Assemblyman John...
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N.J. Democrats, Gov. Christie say meeting on property tax 'tool kit' was...
Sources say Christie is willing to allow pension and benefit exemptions to two percent cap, but not for any other forms of compensation Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerSen. Stephen Sweeney prepares to...
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NJEA to reveal plans on teacher tenure system criticized by Gov. Christie
NJEA says the union will make the process for removing teachers 'more efficient' Watch video Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Education Association President Barbara Keshishian at the podium...
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Gov. Christie to consider cutting bear hunt short should N.J. officials...
EAST RUTHERFORD — Gov. Chris Christie said he would listen to recommendations if state officials determine the six-day bear hunt should be cut short. At a press conference this morning, Christie said...
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NJEA recommends streamlined process for dismissing tenured teachers
Also called for increase in teacher mentoring, promoting N.J. colleges Watch video Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerNJEA President Barbara Keshishian stands in the doorway of the Governor's Office at the...
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Rutgers scientists invite Gov. Christie to global warming forum
TRENTON — Three Rutgers University scientists came to Trenton today to give Gov. Chris Christie a message: climate change is real, and it's man-made. The Statehouse forum, sponsored by several...
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N.J. Gov. Christie says goal is to erase chronic budget deficits by end of...
TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said his goal is to erase the state’s chronic budget deficits by the end of his first term. Christie, a Republican who took office in January, spoke to...
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N.J. DOT to make changes to roadside assistance program
TRENTON — New Jersey is making changes to a program that assists motorists who break down on the highway. The renamed Safety Service Patrol will provide assistance on 225 miles of New Jersey's busiest...
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More charges filed against ex-Toms River school superintendent in corruption...
TOMS RIVER — The government has added more charges in the bribery case against a former New Jersey school superintendent and an insurance broker. In a superseding indictment announced today, Michael...
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Gamblers spending less time, money in Atlantic City casinos, study says
ATLANTIC CITY — Day One of the new Resorts Atlantic City looked a lot like most of the other days that preceded it in recent years: a quiet casino floor with few gamblers on it. Dennis Gomes and his...
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N.J. to receive $1.4M from Bank of America as part of bid-rigging settlement
TRENTON — New Jersey will receive $1.4 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Bank of America, which was accused of bid-rigging when marketing municipal bond contracts. As part of the...
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N.J. legal group lauds Christie administration for 'sincere interest' in...
TRENTON — New Jersey Legal Services president Melville D. Miller Jr. felt the effects of Gov. Chris Christie’s austere budget firsthand this year. His organization, which provides legal representation...
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N.J. Senate to consider relaxing limits on sex abuse lawsuits
TRENTON — When a 26-year-old man known as “R.L.” sued his former stepfather for allegedly sexually abusing him when he was 10 years old, he had to fight all the way to the state Supreme Court just to...
View ArticleN.J. lawmakers propose 5-year jail term for police dog killers
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP — A proposed bill would make it mandatory for anyone who kills a police dog to serve five years in jail, according to a report on CourierPostOnline.com. Two South Jersey lawmakers...
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NJEA plan for dismissal of tenured teachers draws tepid praise from Christie
Proposal would allow tenure charge cases to be handled by an arbitrator instead of a state Administrative Law Judge Watch video Jerry McCrea/The Star-LedgerBarbara Keshishian, president of the NJEA...
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N.J. law will force recycling of used computer, TV equipment
TRENTON — A state law that will mandate the recycling of discarded televisions and computer equipment — instead of landfilling them — goes into effect on Jan. 1, according to a report by Philly.com....
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N.J. community colleges urge lawmakers to pass DREAM Act for illegal...
NEWARK — They are student government leaders, high school athletes and academic achievers, but they are not United States citizens because their parents brought them here illegally. "Every year to see...
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Gov. Christie to hold town hall in his native Livingston
LIVINGSTON — Gov. Chris Christie hosts his 16th town hall in his hometown of Livingston today to talk about proposals to help New Jersey towns control property taxes. Christie signed legislation over...
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