Number of the Day
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22,900
The Jersey Shore and other tourist spots are expected to add 22,900 summer jobs at restaurants and bars this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. That represents a 10.4 percent increase in restaurant employment. MORE »
»Rutgers Restructuring: Behind Closed Doors
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Two independent visions for Rutgers-Rowan -- both developed in secret -- are sure to keep the conflict and controversy going.
- »With Ratepayer Subsidies for New Plants Revealed, Many Critics are Outraged
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Controversy continues to dog subsidized power plants, especially if they'll actually deliver any savings.
- »Debate Over NJ’s Education Budget Quietly Focuses on Funding Formula
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Budget analyses by OLS say state will be paying less for inner-city children, a change critics contend requires Legislative approval.
- »Advocates Urge Christie, Foreclosure Funds for Housing Not Budget Relief
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Governor has already agreed to request, but some worry he's playing a 'shell game' with the money.
»Candidates: U.S. Congress Democrats District 9
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From similar paths, Bill Pascrell and Steve Rothman now entrenched in battle to set themselves apart.
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No joke: A professor, a rabbi, and an eye doctor are serious candidates committed to providing an alternative to winner of Democratic duel.
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With its predictable ending, a retired social studies teacher tries to change Camden County’s ‘boring’ election story into a page-turner.
»Steep Ratepayer Subsidies for New Plants Could Spike Power Prices
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Contracts reveal subsidies for two plants will far exceed prices for capacity payments.
»Executive Order Could Give Christie the Online Health Insurance Exchange He Wants
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If Supreme Court upholds ACA, Christie doesn't have to forge a compromise with state Legislature to create an online exchange.
- »Interactive Map: How Counties Fare on Children's Health and Education
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A few statewide trends emerge, but most results are mixed, depending on wealth and location
- »Fine Print: A-1534
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Legislation would require analysis of Pollution Prevention Act.
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Six vie for once-in-lifetime vacancy, with candidates scrambling to define themselves quickly.
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Field of candidates couldn’t be more different, from the Democrat who wants to impeach Obama to an ex-Marine and a champion pumpkin chucker.
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With incumbent believed unbeatable by all but opponent, campaigns by two conservatives touch on keystone issues like healthcare reform.
»'Facebook' Fund Releases Wish List for Newark Public Schools and Charters
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If all goes according to plan, Newark charter schools stand to gain $15 million from fund created by Mark Zuckerberg.
»Baby-Friendly Maternity Units Aid and Encourage Breastfeeding
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As it turns out, breastfeeding is good for babies, good for moms, and good for their employers.
- »Interactive Map: Wide Disparities in Child Wellbeing Throughout NJ
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More than just a map of poverty, rankings also consider health, safety, and education.
- »Opinion: Starving Peter to Feed Paul
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Proposed DEP budget continues policy of death by a thousand cuts.
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McGowan, the Republican challenger, thinks Chris Smith is beatable, partly because the long-term incumbent spends most of his time in Washington, D.C.
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GOP challengers concede long odds in unseating incumbent with deep pockets.
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Young candidate runs social media campaign to fight drugs in race against a strong Hudson County Democratic incumbent.
»The Politics of the Budget: For Christie, Any Income Tax Cut Will Do
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Democratic leaders want a tax cut too, but are split over whether 'millionaire's tax' is the right fight.
- »State Auditor Issues Report Critical of How NJ Oversees Charter Schools
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Approval, review of schools found lacking; DOE says problems have been resolved and sends warning letters to schools with low achievement.
- »Assembly Votes Down DEP Waiver Rule
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In vote along party lines, Democratic lawmakers declare DEP waiver is inconsistent with legislative intent.
- »Tuition Assistance to Encourage Medical Graduates to Stay in State
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Saddled with $200,000 in student loans, and facing NJ's high cost of living, most new doctors opt to practice elsewhere.
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GOP voters have choice between three outsiders and a state Senator in June 5 primary to win change to unseat Sen. Menendez.
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Betty Lou DeCroce runs to retain her late husband’s seat but first must defeat Pio Costa who seeks term limits.
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New map protects Democratic incumbent, but Anna Little and Ernesto Cullari are competing for a chance to challenge Rep. Frank Pallone.
»Christie Plugs $676 Million Hole With Borrowing, One-Shots
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Governor insists on income tax cut, but OLS says budget still $627 million short.
- »Administration Offers Solar Sector a Patch -- Not a Permanent Fix
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Plan should ease residential and small-business market, but legislative solution still sought.
