NJ budget shifts to black from red
Legislative budget analysts are set to announce today that they believe New Jersey is heading into the next budget year with a windfall, not a shortfall.
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Archive of New Jersey on Tuesday May 13, 2008
NJ budget shifts to black from red
Legislative budget analysts are set to announce today that they believe New Jersey is heading into the next budget year with a windfall, not a shortfall. Read More
Coalition to urge more 'clean elections'
Members of a new coalition today vowed to push for more publicly funded legislative elections next year despite the state's budget problems. Read More
N.J. hospital workers rally against proposed budget cuts
TRENTON, N.J. -- Gov. Corzine said yesterday that he was "bound and determined" to right troubled state finances as New Jersey hospital workers rallied outside the Statehouse against his plan to cut state hospital aid by 14 percent. Read More
Assembly committee advances death benefits for Guardsmen
With more than half of New Jersey's Army National Guard troops bound for Iraq this fall, a state Assembly committee approved two separate pieces of legislation yesterday that would pay a total of $500,000 to the families of troops killed while on active duty. Read More
Legislators uncap bottle bill debate
Could paying an extra dime for a bottle of water stop New Jerseyans from tossing it out the car window or dumping it in the trash? Or would it amount to a tax on already-squeezed consumers and a burden on small businesses? Read More
Hearing shines light on report of drugs in drinking water
It is too soon to determine if trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in New Jersey's drinking water will affect public health, and studies need to continue to find answers, water quality experts said yesterday. Read More
Environmentalists say state standards fail to protect water
New Jersey regulators have rejected tougher standards for cleaning and removing soil at contaminated industrial sites, angering environmentalists who claim water supplies are in jeopardy. Read More
McGreevey talks fizzle, so it's time for testimony
After failing to make headway yesterday during a full day of settlement negotiations, the McGreeveys are preparing for testimony in the second phase of their high-profile divorce trial. Read More
Corzine to review 3 finalists to head Newark schools
One candidate for Newark's next superintendent was in charge of the school system in Washington, D.C. Another heads Rhode Island's largest school district in Providence. A third hasn't led an urban school district but has worked to help improve Newark schools. Read More
Gas prices may fuel vacation reroutes
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Mid-Atlantic resorts are hoping gas prices spiraling toward $4 a gallon and a cooling economy won't keep vacationers at home this summer - but they're bracing for shorter stays and less spending on restaurants and entertainment while people holiday. Read More
States, locals swamp immigration program
Sudden demand by state and local police to join the federal 287(g) initiative, which lets local police start deportation proceedings for suspects and criminals who are illegal immigrants, is overwhelming the federal government. That means long waits and alternative programs offered to police departments that want to join. Read More
In school sports, who makes the call?
A shot at the buzzer of a high school championship game — was it in time or not? — led the South Carolina Legislature to consider a bill to require referees to watch video replays. It was hardly the first example of armchair quarterbacking by lawmakers.
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Neutral govs to remain on sidelines
 In the homestretch of an unprecedented presidential primary season, spinning with competing sound-bites and endless rhetoric, voters still heading to the polls in four states can’t look to their governors for any pre-election advice. These governors plan to wait until after their states vote to make their own endorsements.
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WORTH NOTING: Illinois treasurer shows his knowledge of charges
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) endures a bruising charge from Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D). A new Utah law stirs Salt Lake City bartenders to create a new drink. And Louisiana prison guards get outside help to prevent escapes. In case you missed those stories this week, Worth Noting fills you in. Read More
At-risk gubernatorial seats increase
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Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
(Updated 9:30 a.m EST, May 8, 2008) When an elderly person with dementia is lost, eight states can trigger an alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. 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
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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