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Parsippany school board president blocks attempts to rescind Superintendent's...
President said motions have been 'voted down before,' and warned against attempts to circumvent Governor's salary cap. Matthew Huisman/For The Star-LedgerParsippany-Troy Hills Schools Superintendent...
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Gov. Christie, N.J. Democrats reach 'tool kit' deal on union arbitration reform
Pension and health care costs not counted toward 2 percent cap Watch video TRENTON — Police and firefighter union contracts would be limited to 2 percent annual pay increases if they seek arbitration...
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N.J. debt climbs another $1.4B in last fiscal year
New Jersey’s bonded debt rose by $1.4 billion to $36.9 billion outstanding in the year ended June 30, according to a copy of a state Treasury Department report provided by a person who received it...
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Gov. Christie, Senate education panel agree N.J. teacher tenure in need of...
TRENTON — From opposite corners of the Statehouse and opposite sides of the political spectrum, Gov. Chris Christie and state Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex) agreed Thursday — the state’s antiquated...
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N.J. allows 'Choose Life' license plates after years-long legal battle
TRENTON — New Jersey's Motor Vehicles Commission has bowed out of a seven-year legal battle and is quietly offering license plates with the slogan "Choose Life." The plates are available through the...
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Gov. Christie signs Teen Cancer Awareness Week into law
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation to create a Teen Cancer Awareness Week at his office this morning. The week, meant to promote awareness of the disease and understanding of the needs...
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Gov. Christie knew N.J. would have to repay funds for canceled ARC tunnel,...
Christie successfully urged federal officials in April to use a type of funding agreement that federal law requires to be repaid if the state backed out Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerGov....
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N.J. Supreme Court justices disagree over role of temporary judge on court
Justice Roberto Rivera-Soto is abstaining from decisions involving temporary appointee Judge Edwin Stern The Star-LedgerJustice Roberto Rivera-Soto, right, has decided to abstain from decisions...
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N.J. Senate president calls for resignation of Supreme Court Justice Rivera-Soto
Sweeney: 'This isn't the first mistake Rivera-Soto's made since joining the Court, but it should be his last' The Star-LedgerN.J. Senate President Stephen Sweeney, left, today called for the...
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N.J. Senate Democrats hope to force Gov. Christie to loosen rules on medical...
TRENTON — New Jersey's state Senate is considering defying Gov. Chris Christie over his plans to regulate medical marijuana more strictly than lawmakers say they envisioned when they voted to allow...
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Gov. Christie signs bill easing transition into new jobs for laid-off rookie...
First-year cops cut due to economy need not re-take civil service exam Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerHundreds of New Jersey'srookie police officers fired recently for budget reasons, many from Newark,...
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N.J. Supreme Court justice, Senate president feud over constitutionality of...
After N.J. justice refused to rule on cases with temp on bench, Senate president called for his resignation The Star-LedgerJustice Roberto Rivera-Soto, left, has decided to abstain from decisions...
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N.J. doctor supplied steroids to hundreds of law enforcement officers,...
'Strong at Any Cost' is a three-part Star-Ledger special report on the secret world of steroid use by law enforcement officers and firefighters On a rainy August morning in 2007, the news rippled...
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In N.J. Senate testimony, Bayonne man says prominent Jesuit scholar abused...
Brennan: 'While my abusers were ... writing books and enjoying their lives, they killed me to a certain point' Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey JournalInside St. Paul's Church on Greenville Avenue in...
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Rash of upcoming superintendent retirements raises questions on Gov....
Christie pledges savings of $9.8M when salaries of 366 superintendents are cut after contracts expire Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerBernard Josefsberg, center, the Leonia Public School...
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N.J. Assembly to vote on bill requiring retailers to charge consumers...
TRENTON — Legislation aimed at helping New Jersey consumers get instant rebates is due to go before the full Assembly this week. The measure requires retailers to charge consumers an advertised...
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N.J. officials say 589 bears were killed during hunt
N.J.'s first hunt since 2005 is part of N.J. DEP's bear management policy Watch video Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerSome of the 15 anti-bear hunt protesters from the hunt's first day. More...
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N.J. Senate panel advances emergency notification registry in auto accidents
TRENTON — A New Jersey Senate panel approves a proposed voluntary registry that would be used to notify family members when someone is involved in a serious auto accident. The measure, known as...
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N.J. Senate committee to explore lack of oversight in weatherization program
TRENTON — Nearly 95 percent of $119 million in federal stimulus money sent to New Jersey to help low-income residents make their homes more energy efficient remains unspent. The Senate Legislative...
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N.J. lawmakers to decide whether to go against Gov. Christie on medical...
TRENTON — New Jersey state senators are planning to vote today on a measure to start the process of nullifying Gov. Chris Christie's proposed regulations for medical marijuana. The resolution would...
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