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Discuss the New Jersey political scene and the happenings in Trenton. New Jersey is led by Governor Jon Corzine and other elected officials including Senator Jon Corzine. Post blog entries, participate in the forum, or suggest articles about local New Jersey politics.
December 18, 2009
Contact: Andy Pratt / (609) 292-5199
Senator Andrew Ciesla (R-10) , Senator Christopher Bateman (R-16) , Senator Jennifer Beck (R-12) , Senator Sean T. Kean (R-11) , Senator Tom Kean (R-21)
Five Republican senators today said that it’s unlikely that a bill redefining marriage can pass the Senate and asked their Democratic colleagues to join them in a bipartisan effort to strengthen New Jersey’s civil union law. The five said that while they... Read Full Story
New Jerseyans could see a gas tax hike despite Gov.-elect Chris Christie's pledge not to raise taxes in the year ahead, property tax rebates might disappear and business owners should brace for an increase in unemployment insurance taxes that could amount to $200 to $1,000 per employee. State legislators presented New Jersey's dire economic outlook to 250 business owners at an annual policy forum hosted by the New Jersey Business and Industry Association on Tuesday. Sen. Ray Lesniak said a... Read Full Story
Senator Christopher (Kip) Bateman, R-District 16, said he is pleased that the Senate unanimously passed his legislation requiring that state agencies release any report resulting from a school district audit within 30 days of completion. “When taxpayers pay for a study or an audit, they should have the right to see it as soon as it is completed,” Senator Bateman said. “Keeping such information secret only contributes to a growing distrust of government.” Senator Kip Bateman speaking during... Read Full Story
TRENTON, New Jersey (Reuters) - A proposal to legalize gay marriage in New Jersey narrowly passed a key state Senate committee on Monday, paving the way for a legislative showdown this week and boosting the possibility New Jersey will join the handful of U.S. states allowing gay couples to wed. After seven hours of public testimony, the state Senate Judiciary Committee voted seven to six to send the bill that would legalize same-sex marriage to a vote before the full state Senate. That vote... Read Full Story
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Bruce Springsteen has come out in support of gay marriage in his home state of New Jersey, where a marriage equality bill will go to vote this week. The rocker released a statement via his official Web site Wednesday backing the legislation. "Like many of you who live in New Jersey, I've been following the progress of the marriage-equality legislation currently being considered in Trenton," Springsteen wrote. "I've long believed in and have always spoken out for the... Read Full Story
| December 15, 2009 Governor Corslime is bearded vengeance incarnate, Save Jerseyans! Just last week, he forced more state borrowing to pay for transportation projects that we never had money to complete. Make no mistake about it: his real plan is to tie Chris Christie's hands during the budget process. But drenching Christmas 2009 in red ink wasn't enough for the Grinch of Drumthwacket! Ignoring Chris Christie's reasonable request, Governor Corzine fired off a press release late last... Read Full Story
Legislation (S-2182) introduced by Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf (both R-Ocean/Burl./Atl.) that would require a portion of tenant-based assistance vouchers under the State Rental Assistance Program be reserved for grants to veterans was passed by the State Senate. “The changes to the State Rental Assistance Program provided for under our legislation would expand the state’s efforts to veterans who are struggling financially by helping them obtain housing that... Read Full Story
It will take some time to assess the costs and benefits of Jon Corzine's nine years as an elected official. But how much money his political career cost him is now known. He spent $131 million of his own money on three runs for political office since 2000, including primaries, according to an Associated Press analysis of federal and state campaign finance data, including a report issued Tuesday by the state Election Law Enforcement Commission. That's enough money to pay the entire property... Read Full Story
It will take some time to assess the costs and benefits of Jon Corzine's nine years as an elected official. But how much money his political career cost him is now known. He spent $131 million of his own money on three runs for political office since 2000, including primaries, according to an Associated Press analysis of federal and state campaign finance data, including a report issued Tuesday by the state Election Law Enforcement Commission. That's enough money to pay the entire property... Read Full Story
Senate Republican Budget Officer Anthony Bucco issued the following statement regarding the Corzine Administration’s refusal, to date, to identify the promised $400 million in budget savings that were due at the beginning of the month. “My colleagues and I are disappointed that the governor has not honored his promise to identify $400 million in additional budget savings by December 1. It is vitally important that he release this list of savings that is now more than two weeks overdue... Read Full Story
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