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N.J. Assembly leaders trade barbs over unemployment benefits, 'race card'
Speaker Sheila Oliver slams Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce, who apologizes for not making his argument 'more effectively' Watch video Star-Ledger fileN.J. Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce,...
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DYFS fails to meet federal requirements for reuniting foster children with...
TRENTON — Most of New Jersey's foster children get routine medical care, are more likely to live in a family home than a group home or institution, and wait less than a year to be adopted once a new...
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Labor union slams N.J. assemblyman's unemployment comments
TRENTON — The New Jersey chapter of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) says an Assembly Republican leader's remarks that unemployment benefits provide...
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Gov. Christie says federal offer to credit N.J. $128M for ARC tunnel project...
Christie said he hasn't heard directly from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on reducing the tab Watch video Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie during a press conference in...
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Gov. Christie says agreement on Atlantic City changes could be reached by end...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie says the New Jersey Legislature could "give Atlantic City a Christmas present" by reaching agreement on changes designed to revive the nation's second-largest gambling...
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Gov. Christie cites N.J. job growth in past month as proof his policies are...
TRENTON — New Jersey gained 9,300 private-sector jobs in November, and Gov. Chris Christie said his administration's policies on taxes and government spending are working. "New Jersey is starting to...
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N.J. senator organizes group against new commercial flight patterns
Because of jetliner noise, a state senator representing parts of three counties is organizing opposition to new commercial flight patterns meant to reduce delays at metro-area airports. State Sen....
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Gov. Chris Christie to nominate ex-N.Y. schools official for N.J. education...
Christopher Cerf, a Montclair resident, is CEO of Sangari Education Christopher Cerf, former New York City deputy chancellor, will be nominated by Gov. Chris Christie to be the state's next education...
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Gov. Chris Christie says he will consider federal credit offer on killed ARC...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie Thursday said he will consider an offer from the federal government that would ease its demand that New Jersey pay big for his decision to cancel the rail tunnel under...
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Report says DYFS has improved, but continues to struggle to meet basic goals
TRENTON — New Jersey’s child welfare system has improved in many ways since state officials agreed to invest hundreds of millions of dollars a year to revamp it, but it still struggles to meet basic...
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Gov. Christie chides Assembly leaders Sheila Oliver, Alex DeCroce for...
Governor asks legislators to 'stop the food fight already.' Watch video Star-Ledger fileN.J. Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce, left, today engaged Speaker Sheila Oliver, right, in a heated...
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Gov. Chris Christie to address standardbred horse racing at Meadowlands
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie will hold a press conference this afternoon to discuss standardbred horse racing. The press conference, called an hour in advance, will concern "a significant development...
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Horse racing to continue at Meadowlands with N.J. support while lease is...
Sports authority will reapprove Meadowlands' schedule, after Gov. Christie vetoed it, to allow racing through April Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerMuscle Massive (6), driven by Ron Pierce wins the...
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Gov. Christie signs bill allowing NJN to privatize, suspends planned layoffs
Christie: Actions will allow for 'New Jersey-focused programming to continue uninterrupted' as a transition is completed Frank H. Conlon/For the Star-LedgerNews Anchor Jim Hooker preps for the evening...
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Educators, politicians praise Gov. Christie's choice for N.J. education...
Christie reached across the aisle to choose longtime Democrat Christopher Cerf, who worked well with the N.Y. teachers union Star-Ledger fileSome are applauding Gov. Chris Christie, left, for his...
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N.J. could lose seat in U.S. House when Census data is released, prompting...
For first time, there is no clear answer as to which of N.J.'s 13 congressmen will be pitted against one another in 2012 election EPA/Michael ReynoldsThe newly elected members of the U.S. House of...
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Years after task force on 'dually diagnosed,' N.J. caretakers find little...
An uphill battle for those caring for people with a developmental disability Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerSean Walsh (center), 16, is diagnosed with autism and bi-polar disorder, and has become violent...
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Gov. Christie's pick for N.J. schools chief hopes to bridge education gap in...
Christopher Cerf says New Jersey 'has one of the best education systems in the country' Jerry McCrea/The Star-LedgerChristopher Cerf, 56, of Montclair; will soon be announced as the new education...
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Gov. Christie officially nominates Christopher Cerf as education chief
Christie praised Cerf, 56, as someone with a 'record of reform and innovation' in the New York City schools Christopher Cerf, former New York City deputy chancellor, has been nominated by Gov. Chris...
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N.J. Supreme Court intervenes in mortgage foreclosures by six lenders
TRENTON -- New Jersey's highest court has stepped in to monitor the filing of real estate foreclosures in the state. Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner today announced that six lenders...
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