Katz on Christie
How Astorino Angered Christie and Lost Millions
Matt Katz, New Jersey Public Radio/WNYC
Gov. Chris Christie found himself embroiled in a mini-controversy last week with a fellow Republican, New York gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino, after Christie said that the Republican Governors Association . . .
Read More
In The Spotlight
Water resources in the Pinelands are threatened by too much development of land in the wrong areas and too much withdrawal from the vast aquifer underlying much of the region, according to a report issued this week. The report, “Growing Smart and Water Wise -- Protecting Water Resources in the Growth Areas of the Pinelands,’’ suggests a range of steps the state, the Pinelands Commission and local governments ought to take to rectify the situation. Read moreNJ Spotlight Daily News
July 30, 2014
- Christie Cites ‘Cadillac Tax’ In Push To Cut Public Employee Benefits
- Governor: Obamacare tax would cost New Jersey $261 million in 2018 and $837 million by 2022 if health insurance costs aren’t cut
- First Responders Share Blame for Problems at Paulsboro Toxic Spill, NTSB Says
- Report assigns most responsibility to Conrail, but recommends changes in training for emergency workers, municipal planning
- Healthcare Groups in NJ Embrace Trend Toward More Accountability
- Eight applicants seek to join Medicaid demonstration project slated to start in late 2014
- Profile: Preservation and Resilience on New Jersey's Delaware Bayshore
- Meghan Wren wants to share rich cultural heritage of the Bayshore, and ensure that it gets its fair share of Sandy recovery funds
- Overpumping of Aquifer, Overdevelopment Threaten Pinelands, Report Says
- Problems already can be seen in communities in or near vast nature preserve, including contamination of shellfish beds
- State Education Chief Says He’ll Stick with Current Staff Configuration
- Hespe disputes state auditor’s assertion that county office understaffing violates law
- It’s Summertime, and Making a Living Still Isn’t Easy at the Jersey Shore
- Panelists discuss progress of economic recovery in the aftermath of Sandy – and the struggles still ahead
- Most Popular
- Most Commented
July 29, 2014
- Grid Operator Not Good to Go With PSE&G Transmission Proposal
- PJM wants to consider plans submitted by other 'finalists' in ongoing selection process
- New Poll Reflects Unease About Tying Teacher Ratings to Test Scores
- Fairleigh Dickinson survey reveals New Jerseyans not knowledgeable about Common Core standards
- New Jersey School District Attempts to Bridge the Digital Divide
- In Hoboken, giving laptops to junior- and senior-high school students wasn't a solution but the beginning of a big problem
- Nutrition Program Proves Vital to Lower-Income families, But Many Miss Out
- Health commissioner promotes WIC as way of reaching 40,000 potential clients currently outside of program
- Opinion: Christie, Sweeney Remain Worlds Apart on Pensions, Health Benefits
- Can governor and Senate president reconcile their separate visions and achieve meaningful reform?
- Explainer: ACA’s Impact More Gradual for Those Whose Jobs Provide Insurance
- As ‘grandfathered’ plans fade, however, more will be affected by new health coverage regulations
July 28, 2014
- How Astorino Angered Christie and Lost Millions
- Gov. Chris Christie found himself embroiled in a mini-controversy last week with a fellow Republican, New York gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino, after Christie said that the Republican Governors Association . . .
- State Auditor Cries Foul Over Failure to Fill County School Superintendent Posts
- Report says having someone at the education helm in all 21 counties is required by statute
- State Agency Presses Case for Drastic Cuts in JCP&L Rates
- NJ Rate Counsel seeks to resolve 3-year-old petition targeting utility’s excessive profits, lack of investment in infrastructure
- ACA Provision Returns Billions to Consumers, Harkens Back to NJ Reforms
- Insurers required to spend at least 80 percent of premiums to pay medical claims, or else return money via rebates or added benefits
- The List: Ten Worst New Jersey Beaches for Water Pollution
- High bacteria levels found at many of them may be linked to nearby stormwater pipes
July 25, 2014
- Mission Accomplished: Solar Sector is Stable, BPU Report Concludes
- Legislation passed in 2012 has done its job, review says, guiding once-volatile sector to stability
- Analysis: New Jersey's Economic Woes Go Far Beyond Casino Closings
- Rutgers economist says state is not positioned well to compete in new digital economy, and time is running out for full recovery of jobs lost
- More Seniors in NJ to Get Access to Home-Based and Community Services
- 'Miller trusts' will help elderly, disabled qualify for Medicaid services delivered outside of nursing homes
- Time Runs Out for Christie Plan for Lengthier School Days, Longer School Years
- Administration's $5 million innovation fund one of the casualties of budget process
- Raptor Report: Eagles and Falcons Continue to Soar Above Garden State
- More than 100 communities across state are home to at least one nest -- including Jersey City
July 24, 2014
- State-Sanctioned Deal Moves Energy Resiliency Bank Closer to Reality
- Low-interest loans could help keep power on at critical facilities even if power grid is knocked out of service
- Newark Civil-Rights Probe Mirrors Investigations in Other U.S. Cities
- Administration, state-appointed superintendent, will cooperate but keep low profile for time being
- State Department of Health Website Gives New Look to Vital Information
- Website redesign uses small-town map in attempt to improve user friendliness
- Port Authority Looks to Clean Up Problem in Midtown Manhattan
- Agency allocates $90 million in capital expenses for quick fixes at 42nd Street hub
- Poll: Is It Time for New Jersey to Revisit a State-Based Exchange?
- Court decisions throw settled situation into turmoil for growing group of newly insured
- 2
July 23, 2014
- Feds Investigating Whether 'One Newark' Schools Initiative is Discriminatory
- U.S. Department of Education confirms it has opened civil rights probe into city's controversial plan to reorganize public schools
Sponsors