New Jersey Environment Will Feel Sequester
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection stands to lose close to $5 million in federal cuts due to the sequester.
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NJ Governor Delivers Budget Message
View Governor Christie 2014 Budget Teaser: Saving Lives Lasts Forever
Gov. Chris Christie is expected to deliver an austere budget message on Tuesday focused on rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy, as New Jersey struggles to regain its footing after the worst natural disaster in its history.
Jersey Firefighters to Help Each Other Rebuild after Sandy
During Superstorm Sandy, many firefighters responded to emergencies while their own homes were being ravaged. Now New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is responding to their needs with a program connecting firefighters who still need help rebuilding their homes with other firefighters who have time and skills to volunteer.
NJ Gay Rights Organization Expanding Coalition
New Jersey's largest gay rights organization is expanding its efforts to push for passage of same-sex marriage in the state.
Rebuilding Route 35 in NJ Post Sandy
Route 35 will be getting a facelift through sections of the Jersey Shore that were heavily damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
NY to get $3.5B in 1st Release of Sandy Aid
New York is getting nearly $3.5 billion in the first release of funds from the $50.5 billion emergency relief measure enacted last month for Superstorm Sandy victims, Sen. Charles Schumer said Tuesday.
Sen. Buono Kicks-Off Campaign for NJ Gov.
Sen. Barbara Buono officially kicks off her campaign for New Jersey governor with a rally in New Brunswick on Saturday.
The Metuchen lawmaker is the Democrats' presumptive nominee to challenge Gov. Chis Christie in November.
The 59-year-old progressive says Christie hasn't done enough for the middle-class and working poor. She says property taxes and unemployment remain too high.
Christie says he's stabilized property tax increases by forcing municipalities to keep their budgets under a cap he enacted with Democrats' help.
Major Section of New Jersey's Liberty Park Reopens
A major part of New Jersey's Liberty State Park will reopen this weekend for the first time since Superstorm Sandy.
Lawmakers Push for Superstorm Sandy Aid Package
Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the House this coming week.
Democratic Leaders Criticize Governor Christie's State Address
New Jersey Democratic lawmakers criticized Governor Chris Christie's State of the State speech, saying he failed to address a number of issues.
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