Corzine praises Clinton, pans gas-tax holiday
Gov. Jon Corzine hit the campaign trail for Sen. Hillary Clinton yesterday but did not get on board with her call for a federal gas-tax holiday this summer.
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Archive of New Jersey on Tuesday May 06, 2008
Corzine praises Clinton, pans gas-tax holiday
Gov. Jon Corzine hit the campaign trail for Sen. Hillary Clinton yesterday but did not get on board with her call for a federal gas-tax holiday this summer. Read More
Gas-tax-holiday proposals raise budget worries
TRENTON, N.J. -- The state's transportation chief said yesterday that a state or federal gas-tax break would jeopardize funding for critical bridge and road projects just as New Jersey expects a robust summer tourism season. Read More
Urban educators say of new state reform efforts -- Get real
When several of New Jersey's government and business leaders recently made a bold promise to remake the state's public high schools, the foot soldiers at Orange High School could be forgiven a weary sigh. Read More
Students, lawmakers question Corzine's proposed scholarship limit
TRENTON, N.J. -- Vanessa Frost is thankful she's not a year younger. "I would completely be unable to go to college," she said. Read More
Lawmakers seek to prop up falling STARS program
Lawmakers said they want Gov. Jon Corzine to restore $2.5 million to NJ STARS for next year while they explore other ways to scale back ballooning costs and fix fundamental problems with the college scholarship program. Read More
McGreevey expected to testify on custody
Nearly four years after former Gov. James E. McGreevey announced his homosexual affair to the world, the legal dissolution of his heterosexual marriage to former first lady Dina Matos McGreevey finally begins today at Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth. Read More
Ex-N.J. governor's divorce trial begins today
After two tell-all books, tawdry sex claims and 3? years of living apart, New Jersey's gay former governor and his estranged wife are finally facing off in divorce court. Read More
N.J. leaders assure AARP -- No cuts in senior rebates
Responding to concerns raised by AARP New Jersey, the governor's office and Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts (D-Camden) said separately yesterday there is no plan to cut property tax rebates to seniors and the disabled. Read More
Lawmakers discuss repairs for workers' comp system
Key state lawmakers yesterday proposed reforms to shore up New Jersey's workers' compensation system, saying judges and state officials need more power to punish employers and insurers that don't play by the rules. Read More
Bill offers tax breaks for saving energy, water
A bill to allow taxpayers to apply for a property tax exemption for energy-saving measures was unanimously approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee yesterday. Read More
Superior Court judge gets nod for tenure
A key state Senate committee yesterday unanimously approved the nomination of Superior Court Judge Joseph P. Donohue, the brother-in-law of the state Democratic Party chairman, for judicial tenure. Read More
Officials say artificial turf isn't hazardous
No serious health hazards are present in synthetic, artificial turf, according to officials representing AstroTurf branded products. Read More
Kean studies longer week of classes
New Jersey public colleges' love affair with the four-day academic week may be cooling off. Read More
Food prices on a roll
Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, thanks to higher prices for chicken and pork. Read More
DRPA board finds common ground, charts new course
When they gather each month in Camden, the 16 members of the Delaware River Port Authority board no longer segregate themselves by state. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
More states offer choice in long-term care
More states are poised to offer a successful alternative to traditional Medicaid plans that allows elders and the disabled to avoid moving to a nursing facility by hiring friends, neighbors or family members to look after them in their own homes. Read More
Credit crunch hits states' college loans
(Updated 11:55 a.m. EDT, April 23, 2008)
The credit crisis has led some state lending agencies to suspend their federal and private student loan programs, forcing thousands of students to search elsewhere for money to pay for college. Read More
Turf wars rage over fake grass
State legislators are used to political turf wars. Now, debates in a handful of states really are about turf, pitting those who back the artificial variety against supporters of natural grass for playgrounds and athletic fields. Read More
Partisan mix in R.I., Conn. poses challenges
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Will Democrats grow legislative edge in '08?
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'Purple' states turn a little more 'blue'
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WORTH NOTING: Illinois gov runs up travel tab
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden. Read More |
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