New Jersey
Garden State losing millions in tax revenue in cyberspace
A Rutgers University study concludes New Jersey is losing more than $170 million a year because out-of-state online-only retailers are no ...
14 years ago
No raises for high-ranking state workers in N.J.
Gov. Chris Christie and top Republicans in the New Jersey Legislature are ruling out raises for high-level state employees. Christ ...
14 years ago
Federal hurricane help for N.J. passes $100 million
Federal disaster assistance to New Jerseyans who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene and resulting flooding has now surpassed $100 milli ...
14 years ago
N.J. cops getting re-hired with money from Washington
A dozen New Jersey communities will receive nearly $21 million to hire police officers or avoid cutting law enforcement personnel. ...
14 years ago
Advocacy group seeks flexibility in N.J. school breakfast program
A child advocacy group is calling for an expansion of New Jersey’s school breakfast program. Advocates for Children of New J ...
14 years ago
Tea party has scant influence on N.J. legislative races
With all of the seats in the New Jersey Legislature up for election in November, analysts say it doesn’t appear the tea party will ...
14 years ago
Trash-collection pact could save Camden County towns nearly $1 million
A trash-disposal deal has turned into a money saver for Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Haddon Township and five other South Jersey communities.& ...
14 years ago
Lawmaker says odds are good sports betting will come to N.J.
A New Jersey panel will meet Monday to hear testimony about the importance of authorizing sports wagering in the Garden State. Leg ...
14 years ago
Carl Lewis ends quest for N.J. Senate seat
Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis has ended his bid for a state Senate seat in New Jersey. Lewis announced his decision Friday, ...
14 years ago
N.J. surpasses California as largest commercial solar market
New Jersey has now moved ahead of California to become the nation’s largest commercial solar market. However, there are conc ...
14 years ago
Economic stimulus package advances in New Jersey
A New Jersey Senate committee has approved a package of 10 bills to spur job creation and economic growth in the Garden State. The ...
14 years ago
Fracking opponents rally at DRBC meeting in N.J.
Environmental groups want to prevent hydraulic fracturing from threatening the area’s water supplies. They’re urging the Dela ...
14 years ago
Health groups urge N.J. to spend more on smoking-cessation programs
A coalition of health groups is urging New Jersey to dedicate more cigarette tax revenue to programs that help people quit smoking. ...
14 years ago
Christie bristles over push to notify lawmakers of whereabouts
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wants to make just who is notified when he travels out of state perfectly clear. The governor said ...
14 years ago
Plan to merge N.J. medical schools has governor’s blessing
Gov. Chris Christie is backing a plan for merging several medical schools that he says will improve New Jersey’s medical education ...
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