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Gov. Chris Christie blames Assembly Democrats for New Jersey’s high taxes

By Andre Malok/The Star-Ledger 

The Governor accused John Wisniewski and Assembly Democrats of being “obsessed” with raising taxes. Christie went on to explain how New Jersey ranks in the top 10 in income tax, sales tax, corporate business tax and property …

New Jersey man’s Obama flag reportedly riles neighbors

By Pat Loeb, CBS 3 Philly

LUMBERTON, N.J. (CBS) — A South Jersey man has come up with what he hopes is a solution to a controversy over the American flag …

Christie Stands by His Decision to Cancel Train Tunnel

By KATE ZERNIKE, The New York Times

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey defended on Tuesday his decision to cancel a train tunnel long planned to relieve increasing …

NJ Gov. Chris Christie vetoes bill allowing same-sex marriage a day after Assembly passes it

From The Washington Post – Associated Press

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie has followed through on his promise to reject a bill allowing same-sex marriage in New Jersey by quickly vetoing the measure Friday and renewing his call for a …

Gay marriage bills head toward votes in New Jersey, Maryland

By Alice Popovici

(Reuters) – Bills to permit gay marriage in New Jersey and Maryland face key legislative debates and votes on Thursday, highlighting a hot-button issue that is one of several social matters gaining prominence in the election year …

N.J. Gay Nuptials Clear Hurdle N.J. Gay Nuptials Clear Hurdle

By HEATHER HADDON, The Wall Street Journal
TRENTON—The effort to legalize same-sex marriage here passed a crucial test Monday, clearing the state Senate by a wider-than-expected margin and setting the stage for a push in the Assembly on Thursday.

After an emotional …

Christie sets ambitious agenda in New Jersey amid 2016 speculation

From FoxNews.com

After tackling pensions and health care benefits, Chris Christie is setting his sights on taxes and education reform — all as the New Jersey governor signals interest in a 2016 presidential run despite sitting out this year’s race.

Christie, who …

N.J. Map Sets Up Rothman, Garrett Member-vs.-Member Race

By Kyle Trygstad, Roll Call

New Jersey Reps. Steven Rothman (D) and Scott Garrett (R) are on a collision course for November’s general election under a new map approved today by the state’s Congressional redistricting commission.

The bipartisan commission, made up of …

Obama tells storm-hit New Jersey: ‘The whole country is behind you’

By Vicki Needham -The Hill

President Obama vowed to get federal money to those hard hit last weekend by Hurricane Irene during a trip to New Jersey to tour storm damage.

The president traveled to Paterson, N.J. on Sunday to view areas affected …

NJ Gov. Christie to return to work; ‘I’m fine’

By ANGELA DELLI SANTI and BETH DeFALCO

SOMERVILLE, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie planned to return to a full day of work on Friday, a day after he received emergency hospital treatment for breathing problems related …

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