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»Democratic Gun-Reform Package No Sure Shot
Christie's political ambitions could mean veto if governor wants to appeal to national Republican primary voters.
»NJ Kids Poorer This Year Than Last, More Families Slip Below Poverty Limit
Detailing rising unemployment and housing costs, annual survey offers bleak assessment of state still reeling from recession.
»Can New Jersey Insure Against the Next Sandy?
Disaster-specific damage coverage among concepts aired at Rutgers conference on impact of climate change.
»Trying to Get Companies to Stay Put in NJ
Bipartisan plan merges, expands economic incentives, corporate tax breaks.
»Christie Dismisses Link Between Climate Change, Hurricane Sandy
»Paterson Keys Heritage Tourism to Strike Centennial
New national park joins museums, universities to commemorate 1913 strike.
»Christie Crows Over Unemployment Drop, Revenue Growth
Jobless rate drops to 8.7 percent, revenues sufficient to avoid further cuts.
»Interactive Map: Who Leads Race for Campaign Funds?
Republican total of $7 million trails far behind Democrats’ more than $15 million
»Join the Virtual Audience for 'Superstorm Sandy: A Live Town Hall'
Live-stream of presentation scheduled to roll at 8 p.m.
»Court Blocks State’s Latest Try to Seize COAH Cash
Christie administration wants $164 million in affordable-housing funds to help balance state budget.
»Black Voters in NJ Turn Out in Largest Percentage for 2012 Presidential Bid
NJ results part of a national trend charted in just-released report from U.S. Census Bureau.
»Did Faulty Data Doom NJ Transit Trains Damaged by Sandy's Stormwaters?
»Atlantic City Places Another Bet on Summer 2013
Despite claims of yet-another AC comeback, skeptics wonder if the casino city can reverse plunging gaming revenues.
»New Jersey Birders Compete in the Other World Series
In competitive birding, the goal is to "get" as many species as possible within a 24-hour period.
»Democrats Decry Governor’s Veto of Early-Voting System
GOP lawmakers says proposal’s too expensive, not needed because people can cast absentee ballots.
»Democrats Hammer Rise in Net Property Taxes Under Christie
But Community Affairs chief says systemic reforms, cuts in total tax rate are key.
»Lawmakers Get Cold Feet About Campaign Finance
Democrats worry that changing rules on financial disclosure this close to election could hurt grass-roots backing for Buono bid.
»New Jersey Renters Getting Short Shrift After Sandy?
Housing advocates address funding gap in post-hurricane aid for displaced tenants.
»Democrats Attack Potential Privatization of Motor Vehicle Inspections
But Motor Vehicles chief says new contract pushes off privatization option for three years.
»For Garden State Honey Bees, Life Can Be Less Than Sweet
Pesticides, mites, colony collapse take their toll on state's shrinking swarms.
»Making Sure Criminals Can’t Escape Facing Victims in Court
Bill prompted by killer’s attempt to skip sentencing hearing would mandate attendance.
»Net Property Tax Increase Much Higher Under Christie Than Corzine
Christie's rebate cuts result in 18.6 percent increase in net property taxes that hits those making under $150,000.
»New Jersey Cicada Countdown
After 17 years in the dark, Garden State's infrequent insect visitors are poised for next brief moment in the sun.
»Interactive Map: State Lags in Economic Recovery, Job Growth
Employment Rate Climbs Nationwide But Number of Unemployment Increases in Seven NJ Counties.
»COAH Resolves to Take Unspent Affordable-Housing Funds from Municipalities
Money to go to balancing the general state budget rather than building houses for low- and middle-income residents.
»Un-Civil Wars: Christie Administration Pushing for Sweeping Civil Service Changes
Rebuffed by Legislature, Christie goes for major regulatory changes through Civil Service Commission.
»Fate of State Affordable Housing Funds on COAH Agenda Today
Disbanded council meets for first time in two years as Christie again seeks to divert money to balance state budget.
»Initial HUD Payout, Critical Milestone on Road to Recovery from Hurricane Sandy
Although only a fraction of pledged $37 billion, first federal funds a welcome down payment on reconstruction, renovation.
»Special Report: Six Months After Sandy
Tracking the recovery and the rebuilding, the resilience and the sometimes-surprising optimism.
»NJ Pols Not Likely to Face Up to Fiscal Crisis Before 2017
Good news, not bad, plays well with voters in election year, according to political scientists.

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