New Jersey
Christie pushes for charters schools, end of teacher tenure
In his first state-of-the state speech, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie said the state is improving.He outlined priorities for his second year i ...
14 years ago
N.J. moves to regulate steroid use
A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation to crack down on illegal steroid use by police and firefighters.One bill sponsored by As ...
14 years ago
N.J. votes to designate Atlantic City tourism district
New Jersey lawmakers approved a measure to create a state-run tourism district around Atlantic City’s Boardwalk and casinos Monday. ...
14 years ago
Transportation expert questions N.J. funding plan
An expert in transportation planning and policy in New Jersey is giving mixed reviews to Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to fund the sta ...
14 years ago
N.J. mayors seek federal funds for public safety
Faced with dwindling state aid and a cap on local property tax increases, New Jersey mayors are seeking federal assistance to maintain po ...
14 years ago
Exonerated by DNA, Larry Peterson settles lawsuit in N.J.
A New Jersey man who was wrongfully convicted of murder, has agreed to a one million dollar settlement. Larry Peterson spent almost ...
14 years ago
N.J. lawmaker wants to cut terms of inmates who get drug treatment
A New Jersey lawmaker wants to reduce the prison terms of nonviolent offenders in exchange for their participation in a drug-treatment pr ...
14 years ago
Christie offers 5-year funding plan for N.J. roads, bridges
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has unveiled a plan to replenish the state’s Transportation Trust Fund for the next five years. The ...
14 years ago
N.J. Supreme Court weighs $1B school funding cuts
The issue of funding cuts to New Jersey schools and its impact on the poorest districts was back before the state Supreme Court Wednesday ...
14 years ago
Despite poll popularity, Christie again rules out 2012 presidential run
An online Zogby poll shows New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie leading the list of potential Republican nominees for the 2012 presidential rac ...
14 years ago
N.J. education panel proposes merging medical school with Rutgers
Gov. Chris Christie’s task force on higher education has offered more than 70 recommendations for changes at New Jersey’s col ...
14 years ago
N.J. Supreme Court standoff further complicated
A stalemate between New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and the state Senate over the state’s Supreme Court just got more complicated. A ...
14 years ago
Christie asks for FEMA aid for blizzard clean up
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is seeking federal disaster aid to help pay for the costs of this week’s blizzard. Christie made ...
14 years ago
Will N.J. towns be able to live within the new cap?
A law that took effect at the beginning of the new year puts a two percent cap on property tax increases in New Jersey. There are some co ...
14 years ago
Camden to lay off city library workers
Camden, N.J., is planning to shed its library duties. About 20 library employees of the cash-strapped city system were notified Wed ...
14 years ago