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Unsuccessful N.J. congressional candidate plans to remain in politics
Princeton venture capitalist Scott Sipprelle, an unsuccessful candidate for the House of Representatives last year, is staying involved in politics. In an e-mail to supporters today, Sipprelle said he...
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N.J. lawmakers advance school voucher program for students in failing schools
Bill would cost $825M, serve 40K students by its 5th year Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerOverall view from the gallery as the Senate begins its session at the Statehouse. TRENTON — A state Senate...
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N.J. officials to speak in New Brunswick on funding for families who need...
NEW BRUNSWICK — With temperatures plummeting to into single digits during this harsh winter, more families are seeking help to pay heating bills, and more federal assistance may be available. On...
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Newark police captain's widow seeks pension benefits for son conceived...
Police, firefighter's pension board referred unusual case to Attorney General's Office Retired Police Captain Gary Prystauk in this 2006 file photo. NEWARK — Francia Prystauk stood before state...
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Port Authority's billion-dollar projects could lead to conflict or...
The two governors share control over the bistate transportation agency, and everyone will be watching to see whether cooperation or conflict reigns Watch video File photos of N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
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Tea party group wants in on N.J. redestricting process, seeks to end...
TRENTON — In the run-up to the November elections, the Bayshore Tea Party was enthusiastic about Anna Little. The energetic Republican mayor of Highlands seemed to have momentum in her campaign for a...
View ArticleGroup operating Vernon shuttle bus service proposes changes to boost ridership
SUSSEX COUNTY — A shuttle bus service that runs a 21-mile route from Vernon to Hardyston for Manhattan-bound commuters has attracted very few riders thus far, but a host of changes are being...
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Legislature to hear measure aimed at cracking down on 'sexting' by teens
TRENTON -- Legislation aimed at curtailing "sexting" by New Jersey teens will go before a state Assembly panel on Monday. The measure, part of a three-bill package, would help juveniles avoid criminal...
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N.J. Legislature to weigh allowing teens caught 'sexting' to enter...
TRENTON — New Jersey teenagers who text or post sexually explicit photos online could avoid prosecution under a measure being considered today. The bill would allow some juveniles caught "sexting" to...
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N.J. lawmakers look for answers about post-blizzard problems
TRENTON — As New Jersey readies for another storm, New Jersey lawmakers want to know more about what went wrong with the clean-up of the post-Christmas blizzard. The state Assembly Transportation...
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N.J. lawmakers advance bill on rewards for preventing, controlling illnesses...
Legislation hopes to encourage health professionals to track, share patient history and jointly develop ways to prevent, control illness Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie...
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Gov. Christie, Democratic lawmakers to battle over millionaires' tax in budget
How heavily the state's 16,000 millionaires should be taxed promises to be an election issue Watch video Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerSenate President Stephen Sweeney (D- Gloucester( shakes hands...
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N.J. Assembly advances bill that would make it more difficult to deny fired...
Current law has broader definition of severe misconduct the bill's supporters say can be abused Cie Stroud/For the Star-Ledger)An Assembly panel that include Patrick Diegnan (D-Middlesex) approved a...
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Bill advances that would make N.J. juveniles charged with 'sexting' eligible...
Juveniles charged with posting or sending pornographic images on the internet would be eligible for an educational program under a bill that cleared an assembly panel this morning. The bill is a step...
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N.J. COAH is granted delay in presenting new affordable housing rules
Groups ask for more time while appealing court decision Mitsu Yasukawa/ The Star-LedgerExterior photo of Montgomery Heights in Newark, a mid-rise building with 80 one-to three-bedroom stately...
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Gov. Christie tells anti-abortion activists he is on their side during...
Christie is New Jersey's first anti-abortion governor since the 1973 landmark court decision TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie made brief remarks today before hundreds who weathered bitter temperatures to...
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N.J. Chamber of Commerce names new president
TRENTON — The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has named a new president. Longtime banking industry executive Thomas A. Bracken will assume leadership of the business advocacy organization in early...
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Gov. Christie vetoes bill on N.J. affordable housing quotas
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has conditionally vetoed a bill to reform how the state dictates towns' affordable housing quotas, sending it back to the Legislature. Christie had supported a version of...
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Gov. Christie pushes for Democrats to act on pension, health care reforms
Christie, who has spent the last few town hall meetings high lighting that Democrats had agreed to work with him on reforms, changed his tone saying, 'put up or shut up' CHESILHURST — Gov. Chris...
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Gov. Christie to change N.J. school funding formula in upcoming budget
CHESILHURST — Gov. Chris Christie said today he will change the state's school funding formula in the budget he presents next month. Christie, who commented on the funding formula at a town hall...
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