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All Ethics Bills are Not Ethics Priorities

By Donald Scarinci | May 22nd, 2013 - 10:47am

(5-22-2013) All Ethics Bills are Not Ethics Priorities -In New Jersey it remains OK for state legislators to make money from towns they represent, but it is not OK for a Mayor or Councilman to also serve in the Legislature

 

 

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Interpretation of Election Laws Should Further Aims of Democracy

By Donald Scarinci | May 15th, 2013 - 10:45am

(5-15-2013) Interpretation of Election Laws Should Further Aims of Democracy - Five Hoboken residents, obviously orchestrated, filed a lawsuit raising concerns about Carmelo Garcia’s eligibility ...

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New Jersey Struggles With What To Do with the Dunes

By Donald Scarinci | May 8th, 2013 - 11:50am

(5-8-2013) New Jersey Struggles With What To Do with the Dunes - Even prior to the storm, dunes have been a contentious topic in New Jersey.

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Should Teachers Be “Friends” With Students? Proposed NJ Bill Would Regulate Electronic Communications

By Donald Scarinci | May 1st, 2013 - 10:32am

(5-1-2013) Should Teachers Be “Friends” With Students? Proposed NJ Bill Would Regulate Electronic Communications - Communication between a child and a teacher over the internet tends to make parents and school administrators uncomfortable. 

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Should Teachers Be “Friends” With Students? Proposed NJ Bill Would Regulate Electronic Communications

By Donald Scarinci | May 1st, 2013 - 10:28am

(5-1-2013) Should Teachers Be “Friends” With Students? Proposed NJ Bill Would Regulate Electronic Communications - Communication between a child and a teacher over the internet tends to make parents and school administrators uncomfortable. 

 

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Changes to NJ Child Support Guidelines Would Reflect Tough Times

By Donald Scarinci | April 24th, 2013 - 11:10am

(4-24-2013) Changes to NJ Child Support Guidelines Would Reflect Tough Times - Child support guidelines are an integral part of many New Jersey divorce proceedings involving children...

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Rutgers Basketball Scandal: Is Fallout Over or Just Beginning?

By Donald Scarinci | April 17th, 2013 - 11:19am

(4-17-2013) Rutgers Basketball Scandal: Is Fallout Over or Just Beginning? - At this point, it is unclear whether the legal fallout for Rutgers is finally over or just beginning.

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“Angry” Judge Featured on YouTube Gets Suspended

By Donald Scarinci | April 10th, 2013 - 10:51am

(4-10-2013) “Angry” Judge Featured on YouTube Gets Suspended - What does a Rutgers basketball coach have in common with a West Virginia Judge?

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When Should the Media Hold Its Pen?

By Donald Scarinci | April 3rd, 2013 - 11:22am

(4-3-2013) When Should the Media Hold Its Pen? - The internet is an “anything goes” environment where stories about elected officials can be posted without regard for truth.

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New Jersey Laws Trying to Keep Pace with Technology

By Donald Scarinci | March 27th, 2013 - 10:58am

(3-27-13) New Jersey Laws Trying to Keep Pace with Technology - Laws to regulate cell phone use, Facebook profiles and the internet.

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Wake-Up Call

Morning News Digest - May 24, 2013

Christie cuts Jersey Shore reopening ribbon on “Today’ Show Gov. Chris Christie is walking the Jersey shore Friday morning along with members of the TODAY show. The governor is appearing on the morning news program ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. The TODAY show appearance is the first of...

Op-Ed

Time to have the talk we hope to avoid but can’t

By Tedford J. Taylor No topic is a less likely conversation-starter than our eventual deaths. Still, there is a lot to talk about. When polled, about 90 percent of people presented with end-of-life scenarios prefer the prospect of dying at home with... Read More >

Reassembling the American Dream

Preserve our open space and farmland

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Contributors

Patrick
Murray
How to Blow a Cool Million  (5/23/13) - $1 million doesn't buy what it used to in New jersey political advertising.  So what is the Buono campaign thinking?... more »
Donald
Scarinci
(5-22-2013) All Ethics Bills are Not Ethics Priorities -In New Jersey it remains OK for state legislators to make money from towns they represent, but it is... more »
Nakia
White
NEWARK - The Boys and Girls clubs hosted the professionally staged announcement for Shavar Jeffries’ Mayoral candidacy announcement. Over 400 supporters packed the gym, some of whom had already... more »
Jay
R. Lassiter
Chris Christie's recent "Lap Band" weight-loss surgery scoop remains the talk of the nation.... more »

Quote of the Day

Quote of the day

"Hudson must support Hudson." - state Senator/North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco.

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What did you think of Barbara Buono's television ad?
That's top quality work right there. Look for the polls to tighten.
42%
Nicely produced ad, but if it doesn't move her in the polls, it will have been for naught.
11%
Who?
47%

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